Amanpuri vs Matetsi Victoria Falls
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 | Matetsi Victoria Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2016 |
| Rooms | 40 | 18 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Kerry van Leenhoff (Matetsi Magic) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Matetsi Victoria Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Matetsi Victoria Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Matetsi Victoria Falls |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Matetsi Victoria Falls
- The 136,000-acre private safari reserve features 18 suites along the Zambezi River near Victoria Falls, holding 3 Michelin Keys.
- Includes private heated plunge pools for all suites, 20m lap pool, sunset boat cruises, Big Five safaris, and falls tours.
- Located 40 minutes upstream from Victoria Falls, a 45-minute drive from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.