Amanyara vs Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
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 | Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | Historic 1833 (Restored 2003+) |
| Rooms | 38 | 54 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Pleasant Rowland / Relais & Châteaux |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa
- The historic lakeside resort features 54 rooms across 6 restored inns on Cayuga Lake, restored by Pleasant Rowland.
- Includes 1833 Kitchen & Bar, 15,000 sq ft holistic Spa with hydrotherapy pools, Fargo Bar, and private boat dock.
- Located in Aurora, NY, a 45-minute drive from Syracuse Airport (SYR) or Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

