Amanpuri vs The Nautilus Maldives
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
The Nautilus Maldives has more dining venues, while The Nautilus Maldives lists more room categories, while The Nautilus Maldives lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Nautilus Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2019 |
| Rooms | 40 | — |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | David Edwards; founded by Dr I. U. Maniku |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Nautilus Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 11 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Nautilus Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 7 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 0 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Nautilus Maldives |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 8 |
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 Nautilus Maldives
- Direct seaplane wording says about 30 minutes and the FAQ says 35; standard shared flights may stop at nearby resorts.
- Seaplanes fly in daylight, with a recommended Velana arrival by 15:30 for same-day transfer.
- Arrival CIP is included for all booked guests; departure CIP is additional.
- No fixed check-in or checkout remains subject to transfer schedules, availability and whenever-possible wording.
Summary
The Nautilus Maldives has more dining venues, while The Nautilus Maldives lists more room categories, while The Nautilus Maldives lists more spa facilities.