Amanyara vs Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
Aman vs Four Seasons — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo scores 9.1. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2004 |
| From | $1,800/night | $1,300 |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 182 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Ronald Zurcher |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo
- Ask the concierge for the room categories with the strongest outlooks before accepting an upgrade.
- Book the signature restaurant and a spa treatment at the same time as the stay during high season.
- Flexible luxury-advisor rates can include breakfast and a property credit; compare them with prepaid offers.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo lists more spa facilities.