Amanyara vs Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Category | Beach | Heritage |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1965 |
| From | $1,800/night | $550/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 117–122 rooms and suites (97 rooms, 20 suites cited) |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | San Antonio Abad monastery from 1595; Inca foundations |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 3 |
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.
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel
- Altitude is about 3,400 m; plan a quiet arrival day and request oxygen-enriched rooms.
- Roughly 20–25 minutes from Cusco Airport (CUZ); two blocks from Plaza de Armas.
- Sister Palacio Nazarenas is steps away for all-suite quiet and Mauka by Pía León.
- El Tupay opera nights are part of the product; ask for quieter rooms if needed.
Summary
Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Monasterio, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories.