Amanyara vs Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
Aman vs Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas scores 9.5. Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas scores higher on our rubric, while Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | — |
| From | $1,800/night | $600/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 83 pool villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Brand and local design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas
- Compare the flexible direct member rate with an eligible luxury-advisor booking for breakfast, credit, and upgrade consideration.
- Confirm current room configurations, seasonal closures, and transfer requirements directly with the property.
- The best category is usually determined by outlook, privacy, and location rather than square metres alone.
Summary
Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas scores higher on our rubric, while Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas lists more spa facilities.