Amanpuri vs The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2018 |
| Rooms | 40 | 60 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Basalt Architects / Design Group Italia |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
- The luxury volcanic sanctuary features 60 suites in Grindavík, Iceland, designed by Basalt Architects & Design Group Italia.
- Includes private Retreat Lagoon, subterranean spa with lava caves, Moss Restaurant (1 Michelin Star), and Blue Lagoon Ritual.
- Located on the Reykjanes Peninsula, a 20-minute drive from Keflavík International Airport (KEF) and 45 minutes from Reykjavík.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.