Amanyara vs Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria scores 9.7. Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1834 |
| From | $1,800/night | €1,200/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 80 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Fiorentino Family (Five Generations) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
- Private yacht charters, helicopter transfers, and vintage town car pickups can be arranged directly via the head concierge.
- Book cliffside dining tables and private beach cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Traditional evening dress codes may apply in historic dining rooms.
Summary
Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria lists more spa facilities.