Amanpuri vs Hotel Esencia
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Historic Duchess Estate / 2014 |
| Rooms | 40 | 51 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Kevin Wendle / Art Collection |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Hotel Esencia
- The 50-acre private beachfront estate features 51 suites on Xpu-Ha Beach in Mexico, created for an Italian duchess.
- Includes Mistura, Beefbar Esencia, Taiyo sushi, Organic Aroma Spa, private cenotes, and sea turtle nesting sanctuary.
- Located in Xpu-Ha, a 50-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport (CUN) or 30 minutes from Tulum Airport (TQO).
Summary
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.