Amanyara vs Little Palm Island 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 | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1988 / Rebuilt 2020 |
| Rooms | 38 | 30 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Noble House Hotels & Resorts |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Little Palm Island 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.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
- The 4-acre adults-only private island features 30 thatched bungalows in the Florida Keys, holding 3 Michelin Keys.
- Includes The Dining Room, SpaTerre, free-roaming Key deer, private boat transfers, and total digital detox (no TVs/phones).
- Located off Little Torch Key, a 30-minute drive from Key West International Airport (EYW) or 2.5 hours from Miami (MIA).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

