Amanpuri vs Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
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 | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 40 | 207 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Anantara Hotels / Traditional Arabian Fortress Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara
- The Arabian fortress palace features 207 rooms and pool villas in the Rub’ al Khali (Empty Quarter), Abu Dhabi.
- Includes private pool villas, freeform oasis pool, Anantara Spa with Moroccan hammam, falconry, and dune bashing.
- Located in the Liwa Desert, a 2-hour scenic highway drive south of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.