Amanpuri vs The Chedi Muscat
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 | The Chedi Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2003 |
| Rooms | 40 | 162 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jean-Michel Gathy (Denniston) / Yasuhiro Koichi (Spin) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Chedi Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Chedi Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Chedi Muscat |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
The Chedi Muscat
- The 21-acre beachfront minimalist resort features 162 rooms in Muscat, Oman, Leading Hotels of the World.
- Includes the 103m Long Pool (Middle East’s longest), 3 pools, Beach Restaurant, and 1,500 sq m Balinese Spa.
- Located in Al Azaiba, a 15-minute drive from Muscat International Airport (MCT).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

