Amanyara vs Hôtel Belles Rives
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Hôtel Belles Rives scores 9.7. Hôtel Belles Rives scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Hôtel Belles Rives lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1929 (Villa Saint-Louis 1925) |
| From | $1,800/night | €850/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 43 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Boma & Simone Estène (Estène-Chauvin Family) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Hôtel Belles Rives |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Hôtel Belles Rives
- Private airport transfers, vintage private boat charters, and museum viewings can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
- Book signature tasting menus and private garden cabanas well in advance.
- Traditional elegant evening attire is recommended for historic dining salons.
Summary
Hôtel Belles Rives scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Hôtel Belles Rives lists more spa facilities.