Amanyara vs Fogo Island Inn
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Fogo Island Inn has more dining venues, while Fogo Island Inn lists more room categories, while Fogo Island Inn lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2013 |
| Rooms | 38 | 29 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Todd Saunders |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 12 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 7 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 6 |
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.
Fogo Island Inn
- A nonrefundable 50% deposit confirms; the other 50% plus tax is due 30 days out. Earlier cancellation gives a one-year transferable credit, not a refund; inside 30 days there are no changes or credits.
- The minimum is three nights and regular stays are age eight and older, except designated all-age events and full private buyouts.
- Gander–Farewell is printed as both one hour and 1.5 hours, then the ferry is approximately 45 minutes. Transport to Fogo Island is extra.
- Typical April 1–November 1 operation, an end-of-October buyout season, and named March events must all be reconciled against actual availability.
Summary
Fogo Island Inn has more dining venues, while Fogo Island Inn lists more room categories, while Fogo Island Inn lists more spa facilities.

