Amanyara vs Banyan Tree AlUla
Aman vs Banyan Tree — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2022 |
| Rooms | 38 | 47 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | AW2 Architecture / Nomadic Desert Tented Villa Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree AlUla |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Banyan Tree AlUla
- The 47-villa all-pool tented resort sits in Ashar Valley in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, Banyan Tree (opened 2022).
- Includes Saffron Thai restaurant, rock-hewn swimming pool, Banyan Tree Spa, and 15-min drive to Hegra.
- Located in Ashar Valley, a 35-minute drive from AlUla International Airport (ULH).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.