Amanpuri vs Fogo Island Inn
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Fogo Island Inn has more dining venues, while Fogo Island Inn lists more room categories, while Fogo Island Inn lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2013 |
| Rooms | 40 | 29 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Todd Saunders |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 12 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 7 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 6 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- The legendary founding Aman flagship features 40 pavilions and 40 villas on Pansea Beach, designed by Ed Tuttle in 1988.
- Includes a 27m midnight-blue swimming pool, multi-story Holistic Wellness Centre, private yacht fleet, and 4 restaurants.
- Located on Phuket’s west coast, a 30-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Fogo Island Inn
- A nonrefundable 50% deposit confirms; the other 50% plus tax is due 30 days out. Earlier cancellation gives a one-year transferable credit, not a refund; inside 30 days there are no changes or credits.
- The minimum is three nights and regular stays are age eight and older, except designated all-age events and full private buyouts.
- Gander–Farewell is printed as both one hour and 1.5 hours, then the ferry is approximately 45 minutes. Transport to Fogo Island is extra.
- Typical April 1–November 1 operation, an end-of-October buyout season, and named March events must all be reconciled against actual availability.
Summary
Fogo Island Inn has more dining venues, while Fogo Island Inn lists more room categories, while Fogo Island Inn lists more spa facilities.