Amanyara vs One&Only Kéa Island
Aman vs One&Only — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; One&Only Kéa Island scores 9.0. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while One&Only Kéa Island lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | One&Only Kéa Island |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | See property |
| From | $1,800/night | $1,500/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 63 cliffside villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Property-specific design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | One&Only Kéa Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | One&Only Kéa Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | One&Only Kéa Island |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 4 |
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.
One&Only Kéa Island
- Transfers, children’s programming, and villa-host service differ meaningfully by property.
- Resort credits and breakfast can be valuable on advisor rates, but compare package inclusions first.
- Reserve signature restaurants and high-demand excursions before travel.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while One&Only Kéa Island lists more spa facilities.