Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island scores 9.7. Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
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Amanyara
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Hotel Flock Score
9.2
9.7
Location
9.5
9.6
Service
9.2
9.8
Design
9.3
9.8
Dining
8.7
9.6
Value
7.7
8.6
Category
Beach
Countryside
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
2006
1887
From
$1,800/night
$750/night (Modified American Plan)
Rooms
~40 pavilions and villas
388 uniquely decorated rooms and suites
Architect
Jean-Michel Gathy
George D. Mason (1887) / Carleton Varney design
Dining
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Amanyara
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Dining Venues
2
2
Rooms
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Amanyara
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
Room Categories
3
2
Suite / Villa Types
3
2
Spa
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Amanyara
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
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, Mackinac Island
Private transfers (via private vehicle, helicopter, or boat) coordinate directly with resort operations.
Bespoke guided cultural excursions, private tastings, and nature tours can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
Pack comfortable luxury travel attire and appropriate footwear for local exploration.
Summary
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island lists more spa facilities.
