Amanpuri vs Marbella Club Hotel, Golf 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 | Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1954 |
| Rooms | 40 | 131 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe / Andalusian Village Style |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Marbella Club Hotel, Golf 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).
Marbella Club Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa
- The 1954 beachfront estate features 131 rooms and villas on Marbella’s Golden Mile, founded by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe.
- Includes Thalasso Spa with seawater pool, 18-hole Dave Thomas golf course, private beach club, and El Patio dining.
- Located on the Golden Mile, a 35-minute drive from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

