Amanpuri vs The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2000 |
| Rooms | 40 | 358 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Carl Abbott / Spanish Mediterranean Colonial Revival |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
- The 78-acre oceanfront resort features 358 rooms on Santa Barbara’s Gaviota Coast, Ritz-Carlton.
- Includes Angel Oak clifftop steakhouse, 42,000 sq ft spa, 3 zero-edge pools, and direct Haskells Beach access.
- Located on Hollister Avenue, a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) or 90 minutes from LAX.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.