Amanpuri vs Mashpi Lodge
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 | Mashpi Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2012 |
| Rooms | 40 | 24 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Alfredo Ribadeneira (Roque Sevilla) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mashpi Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mashpi Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mashpi Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Mashpi Lodge
- The modernist eco-lodge features 24 rooms in a 6,000-acre private Chocó Cloud Forest reserve, National Geographic Unique Lodge.
- Includes Dragonfly canopy cable car, Sky Bike, Life Center butterfly lab, Samay wellness hot tub, and expedition guides.
- Located in Pichincha Province, a 3-hour scenic private drive northwest of Quito International Airport (UIO).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.