Amanpuri vs Halekulani
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 | Halekulani |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1917 |
| Rooms | 40 | 453 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Killingsworth, Stricker, Lindgren, Wilson & Associates |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Halekulani |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Halekulani |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Halekulani |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Halekulani
- The 1917 oceanfront sanctuary features 453 rooms and suites on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, designed by Killingsworth.
- Includes La Mer (Forbes 5-Star), 1.2M glass tile Cattleya orchid pool, SpaHalekulani, and nightly hula at House Without a Key.
- Located on Kalia Road in Waikiki, a 25-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.