Amanyara vs Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
Aman vs Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas — side-by-side hotel comparison
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert ResortAnantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Liwa Desert, United Arab Emirates
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort scores 9.3. Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort scores higher on our rubric, while Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Category | Beach | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | — |
| From | $1,800/night | $700/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 206 rooms, suites and villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Brand and local design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort
- 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 Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort scores higher on our rubric, while Anantara Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort lists more spa facilities.