Amanyara vs JOALI BEING
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
JOALI BEING has more dining venues, while JOALI BEING lists more room categories, while JOALI BEING lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | — |
| Rooms | 38 | 68 well-living spaces |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 14 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 10 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | JOALI BEING |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 8 |
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.
JOALI BEING
- From 1 July 2026, reservations and scheduled experiences follow Island Time (GMT+6).
- Shared and private seaplane transfers from Malé Airport each take 40 minutes and run only during daylight hours.
- The house prohibits guest drone flying at the resort; permission is required.
- Check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 12:00, on Island Time.
Summary
JOALI BEING has more dining venues, while JOALI BEING lists more room categories, while JOALI BEING lists more spa facilities.

