Amanyara vs Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel

Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel scores 9.8. Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel lists more spa facilities.

Scores & Facts

MetricAmanyaraHotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel Flock Score9.29.8
Location9.59.9
Service9.29.7
Design9.39.9
Dining8.79.8
Value7.78.7
CategoryBeachCountryside
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened20062006
From$1,800/night€650/night
Rooms~40 pavilions and villas61 authored rooms and suites
ArchitectJean-Michel GathyFrank Gehry

Dining

MetricAmanyaraHotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Dining Venues22

Rooms

MetricAmanyaraHotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Room Categories32
Suite / Villa Types32

Spa

MetricAmanyaraHotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel
Spa ProgrammeYesYes
Spa Facilities Listed34

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 Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel

  • Private catamaran charters, helicopter transfers, and island fast-track services coordinate seamlessly with the concierge.
  • Book sunset dinner tables and private pool cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
  • Pack comfortable resort footwear for walking on historic stone pathways and cobblestones.

Summary

Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel lists more spa facilities.

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