Amanyara vs Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
Aman vs Red Carnation Hotels — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat scores 8.8. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Amanyara lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Design | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | Current open hotel verified through the official brand portfolio on 24 August 2026 |
| From | $1,800/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | Exact current key count should be confirmed with the hotel; residences and non-hotel products are excluded from this portfolio |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 2 |
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.
Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat
- Setting: a private wilderness reserve in the Cederberg Mountains north of Cape Town.
- Red Carnation Hotels does not operate a public consumer points programme.
- Seasonal openings, restaurant schedules and spa access should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat has more dining venues, while Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat lists more room categories, while Amanyara lists more spa facilities.