Amanpuri vs Soneva Kiri
Aman vs Soneva — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Soneva Kiri |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2009 |
| Rooms | 40 | 33 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Eva Malmström Shivdasani / Soneva Eco-Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Soneva Kiri |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Soneva Kiri |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Soneva Kiri |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Soneva Kiri
- The 150-acre jungle resort features 33 vast pool villas on remote Koh Kood, Thailand, Soneva.
- Includes world-famous Treepod Dining, private Cessna flights from Bangkok, Soneva Soul, and Cinema Paradiso.
- Located on Koh Kood, reached via a 90-minute private Cessna flight from Bangkok (BKK) to resort airport island.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

