Amanpuri vs The Datai Langkawi
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
The Datai Langkawi has more dining venues, while The Datai Langkawi lists more room categories, while The Datai Langkawi lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | — |
| Rooms | 40 | 121 rooms, suites and villas |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Kerry Hill; refurbishment by Didier Lefort of DL2A |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 11 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 8 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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 Datai Langkawi
- The Datai Suite is 378 versus 258 square metres; Canopy Garden is also called Canopy Deluxe Garden.
- Canopy Premium is described both with a rainforest outlook and with main-pool and Andaman-Sea views.
- Dining Room is described both with and without dinner; its fuller schedule requires 24-hour reservation.
- Pool count is three versus two plus a wading pool, and Main Pool versus Adult Pool naming alternates.
Summary
The Datai Langkawi has more dining venues, while The Datai Langkawi lists more room categories, while The Datai Langkawi lists more spa facilities.