Amanpuri vs Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal 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 | Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 16th-Century Watchtower / Pellicano 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | 52 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Marie-Louise Sciò (Pellicano Hotels) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal 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).
Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa
- The 16th-century watchtower estate features 52 rooms on a private clifftop in Ischia, managed by Pellicano Hotels.
- Includes natural volcanic thermal spring spa, private rocky swimming bay, Chandelier restaurant, and outdoor heated seawater pool.
- Located in Forio on Ischia island, reached via 50-minute private hydrofoil or helicopter from Naples (NAP).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

