Amanpuri vs Hôtel Belles Rives
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 | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1929 (Villa Saint-Louis 1925) |
| Rooms | 40 | 43 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Boma & Simone Estène (Estène-Chauvin Family) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Hôtel Belles Rives
- The 1929 Art Deco jewel features 43 rooms and suites in Juan-les-Pins, where F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "Tender Is the Night."
- Includes La Passagère (1 Michelin Star), Fitzgerald Piano Bar, private beach club, and private water ski pier.
- Located in Juan-les-Pins on Cap d’Antibes, a 25-minute drive from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport (NCE).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.