Amanyara vs Banyan Tree Mayakoba
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 Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2009 / Beachfront Expansion 2021 |
| Rooms | 38 | 162 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Architrave Design / Mayan-Asian Lagoon & Beachfront Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Mayakoba |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mayakoba
- The 162-villa all-pool resort sits in Mayakoba eco-resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico, Forbes 5-Star & AAA 5 Diamond.
- Includes overwater Saffron Thai, Sands Beach Club, Rainforest hydrotherapy spa, and electric boat transfers.
- Located on Carretera Federal, a 40-minute drive from Cancún International Airport (CUN).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

