Amanyara vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1992 / Belmond Heritage Restoration |
| Rooms | 38 | 34 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Traditional Lao Teak & French Colonial Hilltop Architecture |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
- The 34-suite teak hilltop resort sits on Mount Phou Vao in Luang Prabang, Laos, Belmond.
- Includes Tam Nan French-Lao dining, 13m cliffside infinity pool framing Mount Phousi, and Mekong Spa.
- Located on Phou Vao Road, a 15-minute drive from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

