Amanpuri vs Villa La Coste
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 | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 1988 | 2017 |
| Rooms | 40 | 31 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Tangram / André Fu (AFSO) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanpuri | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Villa La Coste
- The modern Palace features 31 villa suites on the 500-acre Château La Coste art estate in Provence, designed by André Fu.
- Includes Hélène Darroze (1 Michelin Star), Francis Mallmann, 40+ art pavilions (Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry), and 800-sq-m Spa.
- Located in Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade, a 30-minute drive from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) or Aix-en-Provence TGV.
Summary
Amanpuri has more dining venues, while Amanpuri lists more room categories.