Amanyara vs Banwa Private Island Palawan
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2019 |
| Rooms | 38 | 6 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Contemporary Tropical Private Island Architecture / Eco-Luxury Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Banwa Private Island Palawan |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
Banwa Private Island Palawan
- The 6-villa all-pool private island sits in the Sulu Sea in Palawan, Philippines, Banwa.
- Accommodates maximum 22 guests; includes 9-hole golf course, dive center, spa, and organic farm.
- Accessible via a 10-minute helicopter flight from San Vicente Airport or 2 hours by seaplane from Manila (MNL).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.