Amanpuri vs Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino
Aman vs Mandarin Oriental — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2023 |
| Rooms | 40 | 99 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Tombazis & Associates / K-Studio |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino
- The earth-sheltered resort features 99 suites and pool villas on Navarino Bay in Messinia, holding 3 Michelin Keys.
- Includes private pools for all villas, Oliviera restaurant, subterranean Spa with indoor-outdoor pool, and 4 golf courses.
- Located in Costa Navarino, a 45-minute drive from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) or 3 hours from Athens (ATH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

