Amanyara vs Banyan Tree Phuket
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 Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1994 / Continuously Renovated |
| Rooms | 38 | 218 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Architrave Design / Classical Thai Royal Pavilion & Lagoon Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Banyan Tree Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Phuket
- The 218-villa all-pool founding flagship resort sits on Bang Tao Bay in Phuket, Thailand, Banyan Tree (1994).
- Includes the original Saffron Thai, 18-hole Laguna Golf Phuket, flagship Banyan Tree Spa, and DoublePool Villas.
- Located on Cherngtalay, a 20-minute drive from Phuket International Airport (HKT).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

