Amanyara vs Hotel Bel-Air
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Hotel Bel-Air scores 9.0. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Hotel Bel-Air has more dining venues, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more room categories, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Category | Beach | Resort |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | Opened as Hotel Bel-Air in 1946; reopened in October 2011 after a two-year renovation |
| From | $1,800/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 103 rooms and suites: 58 rooms and 45 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Bel-Air |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 5 |
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.
Hotel Bel-Air
- The hotel participates in Dorchester Collection, which has no public portfolio-wide consumer points currency.
- Diamond Club is a travel-advisor programme, not a consumer loyalty tier. Benefits require an eligible advisor booking.
- Restaurant schedules, spa access, and seasonal outdoor facilities should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while Hotel Bel-Air has more dining venues, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more room categories, while Hotel Bel-Air lists more spa facilities.