Amanpuri vs Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
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 | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1974 / Glass Igloos 1999 |
| Rooms | 40 | 150 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jussi Eiramo (Pioneer of Glass Igloo) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
- The Arctic wilderness resort features glass igloos and Kelo cabins in Saariselkä, Lapland, founded by Jussi Eiramo.
- Includes thermal glass igloos, world’s largest smoke saunas with ice hole dipping, husky safaris, and reindeer sleigh rides.
- Located near Urho Kekkonen National Park, a 30-minute drive from Ivalo Airport (IVL) with resort shuttle service.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.