Amanpuri vs The Point Resort
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 Point Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1932 / 1980 |
| Rooms | 40 | 11 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | William G. Distin |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Point Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Point Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Point Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Point Resort
- The historic 1932 Rockefeller Great Camp features 11 rooms across 4 log buildings on Upper Saranac Lake, designed by William Distin.
- All-inclusive stay includes all gourmet dining, unlimited premium wines, spirits, open bars, and vintage mahogany boat fleet.
- Located on Upper Saranac Lake, a 30-minute drive from Adirondack Regional Airport in Saranac Lake (SLK) or 2.5 hours from Albany (ALB).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.

