Amanyara vs andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge scores 9.7. andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1997 |
| From | $1,800/night | $2,200/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 30 stilted suites in 3 separate camps |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
- All-inclusive safari rates include twice-daily game drives, all gourmet meals, and premier cellar beverages.
- Pack neutral khaki, beige, and olive clothing for open-vehicle game drives and bush walks.
- Direct bush airstrip charter flights can be coordinated directly with the lodge hospitality team.
Summary
andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge lists more spa facilities.