Amanyara vs Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea

Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison

Amanyara
AmanyaraAman

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

The Hotel Flock Verdict

Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea scores 9.7. Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea lists more spa facilities.

Scores & Facts

MetricAmanyaraNujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea
Hotel Flock Score9.29.7
Location9.59.9
Service9.29.8
Design9.39.8
Dining8.79.6
Value7.78.6
CategoryBeachBeach
TierUltra-LuxuryUltra-Luxury
Opened20062022
From$1,800/night$1,450/night
Rooms~40 pavilions and villas80 rooms and suites
ArchitectJean-Michel GathyAcclaimed Master Architectural Studio

Dining

MetricAmanyaraNujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea
Dining Venues22

Rooms

MetricAmanyaraNujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea
Room Categories32
Suite / Villa Types32

Spa

MetricAmanyaraNujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea
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.

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea

  • Private transfers (via private vehicle, helicopter, or boat) coordinate directly with resort operations.
  • Bespoke guided cultural excursions, private tastings, and nature tours can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
  • Pack comfortable luxury travel attire and appropriate footwear for local exploration.

Summary

Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Red Sea lists more spa facilities.

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