Amanyara vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao scores 8.8. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2006 |
| From | $1,800/night | $400/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 34 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Colonial-contemporary hill resort |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The resort faces a protected marine reserve, not Grace Bay — it's quieter and more remote than most Providenciales hotels, which is either the appeal or the drawback depending on what you want.
- About 20 minutes from Providenciales International Airport.
- Snorkelling directly off the property's reef is genuinely good, not just a marketing claim — the reserve status protects it.
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
- Luang Prabang Airport is about 15–20 minutes away.
- The hill location is quieter than the peninsula hotels — plan tuk-tuks or hotel cars for town.
- Combine with Amantaka if comparing Luang Prabang bases; Phou Vao wins on views, Amantaka on town immersion.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao lists more spa facilities.