Amanyara vs Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1912 |
| Rooms | 38 | 136 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Charles Mewès (Architect of Ritz Paris) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
Hotel Maria Cristina San Sebastian
- The 1912 Belle Époque grand palace features 136 rooms and suites in San Sebastián, designed by Charles Mewès.
- Includes Mimo Basque Cooking School, Dry San Sebastián Bar, Café Saigon, and San Sebastián Film Festival heritage.
- Located on Paseo República Argentina, a 20-minute drive from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) or 60 minutes from Bilbao (BIO).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

