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Amanyara vs Belmond El Encanto

Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison

Amanyara
AmanyaraAman

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Belmond El Encanto
Belmond El EncantoBelmond

Santa Barbara, United States

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

Facts

MetricAmanyaraBelmond El Encanto
CategoryBeachCity
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened20061918 / Belmond Renovation 2013
Rooms3892
ArchitectJean-Michel GathyCraftsman & Spanish Colonial Revival Bungalow Architecture

Dining

MetricAmanyaraBelmond El Encanto
Dining Venues32

Rooms

MetricAmanyaraBelmond El Encanto
Room Categories43
Suite / Villa Types41

Spa

MetricAmanyaraBelmond El Encanto
Spa ProgrammeYesYes
Spa Facilities Listed44

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.

Belmond El Encanto

  • The 92-bungalow resort sits on Santa Barbara’s Riviera in California, Belmond/Forbes 5-Star (1918).
  • Includes The Dining Room ocean terrace, heated zero-edge pool, The Spa at El Encanto, and 7 acres of gardens.
  • Located on Alvarado Place, a 15-minute drive from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) or 90 mins from LAX.

Summary

Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

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