Amanpuri vs Quinta do Vallado
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 | Quinta do Vallado |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1716 (Dona Antónia) / Hotel 2005 |
| Rooms | 40 | 13 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Francisco Vieira de Campos (Schist Wing) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Quinta do Vallado |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Quinta do Vallado |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Quinta do Vallado |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Quinta do Vallado
- The historic 1716 wine estate features 13 rooms in Peso da Régua in the Douro Valley, Portugal.
- Includes contemporary schist hotel wing, vineyard infinity pool, historic cellars, wine tastings, and river boat tours.
- Located in Peso da Régua, a 75-minute drive from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto (OPO).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

