Amanyara vs Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Aman vs The Ritz-Carlton — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores 9.3. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2012 |
| From | $1,800/night | $1,700/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 96 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Built on the former Laurance Rockefeller estate |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
- The spa's bio-luminescent bay excursion and Mi Casa cooking classes are among the better resort-run activities in the Caribbean, not add-on filler.
- About 25 minutes from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
- The Reserve tier means noticeably fewer guests per acre than a standard Ritz-Carlton — book here specifically for the space.
Summary
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve scores higher on our rubric.