Amanpuri vs Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
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 | Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1987 / Renovated 2021 |
| Rooms | 40 | 101 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Silvestros & Cycladic Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Santa Marina, a Luxury Collection Resort, Mykonos
- The clifftop resort features 101 rooms and private villas on Ornos Bay, with Mykonos’s only private beach.
- Includes Buddha-Bar Beach, Mykonos Social by Jason Atherton, Ginkgo Spa with hammam, and 2 infinity pools.
- Located on Ornos Bay, a 10-minute drive from Mykonos International Airport (JMK) or Tourlos Port.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

