Amanpuri vs Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage
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 | Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 13th-Century / Rebuilt 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | 45 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Venetian Gothic Palace / Suncani Hvar |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Palace Elisabeth Hvar Heritage
- The 13th-century Venetian palace features 45 rooms in Hvar Town, Croatia, holding Relais & Châteaux.
- Includes San Marco restaurant, indoor heated pool with sea views, luxury spa, and prime marina location on the main square.
- Located in Hvar Town, reached via a 50-minute private catamaran or speedboat from Split Airport (SPU).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

