Amanpuri vs Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
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 | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1988 / Rebuilt 2020 |
| Rooms | 40 | 30 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Noble House Hotels & Resorts |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
- The 4-acre adults-only private island features 30 thatched bungalows in the Florida Keys, holding 3 Michelin Keys.
- Includes The Dining Room, SpaTerre, free-roaming Key deer, private boat transfers, and total digital detox (no TVs/phones).
- Located off Little Torch Key, a 30-minute drive from Key West International Airport (EYW) or 2.5 hours from Miami (MIA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.