Amanpuri vs GoldenEye
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2010 / Historic 1946 |
| Rooms | 40 | 49 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Chris Blackwell / Barbara Hulanicki (Biba) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | GoldenEye |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
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).
GoldenEye
- The 52-acre private estate features 49 cottages and villas in Oracabessa Bay, created by Chris Blackwell on Ian Fleming’s estate.
- Includes the historic Fleming Villa, FieldSpa on the lagoon, Bizot Bar, Gazebo, and Oracabessa Marine Sanctuary.
- Located in Oracabessa Bay, a 20-minute drive from Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) or 90 minutes from Montego Bay (MBJ).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.