Amanpuri vs San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel

Aman vs Four Seasons — side-by-side hotel comparison

Phuket, Thailand

Taormina, Italy

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel scores 9.1. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric.

Metric	Amanpuri	San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Hotel Flock Score	9.4	9.1
Location	9.9	9.4
Service	9.5	9.3
Design	9.5	9.1
Dining	8.9	8.7
Value	8.0	7.8
Category	Beach	Beach
Tier	Ultra-Luxury	Ultra-Luxury
Opened	1988	2021
From	$1,400/night	€1,700
Rooms	84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas)	111 rooms and suites
Architect	Ed Tuttle	Dino Gavina / Four Seasons restoration

Metric	Amanpuri	San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Dining Venues	2	2

Metric	Amanpuri	San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Room Categories	3	3
Suite / Villa Types	3	2

Metric	Amanpuri	San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel
Spa Programme	Yes	Yes
Spa Facilities Listed	4	4

As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.

San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel is situated in Taormina, Italy — verify direct private transfer times from the nearest international airport.
Reserve signature dining tables and spa appointments in advance of check-in during high season.
Book through an authorized luxury travel advisor to secure daily breakfast, dining credits, and potential room upgrades.

Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric.