Amanpuri vs Viceroy Los Cabos
Aman vs Viceroy Hotels & Resorts — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanpuri scores 9.4 overall; Viceroy Los Cabos scores 8.7. Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Viceroy Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Viceroy Los Cabos lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanpuri | Viceroy Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Location | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.4 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,400/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | 84 (40 pavilions, 44 villas) | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Viceroy Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Viceroy Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Viceroy Los Cabos |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 3 |
Good to Know
Amanpuri
- As the original Aman, this is the property most "Aman Junkies" cite as their favourite — worth booking even if you've stayed at newer, flashier Aman resorts.
- Pansea Beach is genuinely quiet compared to the rest of Phuket — the resort's position and private access keep it that way.
- About 30 minutes from Phuket International Airport.
Viceroy Los Cabos
- Setting: a sculptural resort threaded by water on the Sea of Cortez coast in San José del Cabo's hotel zone.
- Eligible stays participate in GHA DISCOVERY, including DISCOVERY Dollars and tier recognition.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanpuri scores higher on our rubric, while Viceroy Los Cabos has more dining venues, while Viceroy Los Cabos lists more room categories, while Amanpuri lists more spa facilities.