Amanpuri vs The Setai, Miami Beach
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 Setai, Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 1936 (Dempsey-Vanderbilt) / Hotel 2004 |
| Rooms | 40 | 139 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Jean-Michel Gathy & Jaya Ibrahim |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Setai, Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Setai, Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | The Setai, Miami Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Setai, Miami Beach
- The 139-room Asian-inspired oceanfront resort sits on Collins Ave in South Beach, Miami, holding Forbes 5-Star.
- Includes 3 temperature-specific infinity pools (75°/85°/90°), Jaya restaurant, Valmont Spa, and private beach.
- Located on Collins Avenue at 20th Street, a 20-minute drive from Miami International Airport (MIA).
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.