Amanpuri vs Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa scores 9.6. Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.7 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2014 |
| From | $1,400/night | €650/night |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | 23 rooms and 22 cabana-style villas |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | José Alberto Charrua / Miguel Câncio Martins |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa
- Private boat, vintage town car, or helicopter transfers can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book signature Michelin dining and private lake excursions well in advance of peak season arrival.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Sublime Comporta Country Retreat & Spa scores higher on our rubric.