Amanyara vs Baur au Lac
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1844 |
| Rooms | 38 | 119 rooms and suites, including 27 Junior Suites and 18 suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 8 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 6 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Baur au Lac |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 7 |
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.
Baur au Lac
- Check-in begins at 15:00 and checkout is by 12:00; exceptions require advance agreement.
- There is no hotel pool or traditional spa. The gym runs daily from 06:30–22:00.
- Pavillon has been replaced by Marguita; Baur’s Brasserie and Marguita have separate October closure dates.
- Dogs cannot enter indoor restaurants or Baur’s Bar; Marguita’s terrace is the published exception.
Summary
Baur au Lac has more dining venues, while Baur au Lac lists more room categories, while Baur au Lac lists more spa facilities.