Amanyara vs Raffles Seychelles
Aman vs Raffles — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Raffles Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2011 |
| Rooms | 38 | 86 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Raffles Hotels / Contemporary Tropical Island Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Raffles Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Raffles Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Raffles Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Raffles Seychelles
- The all-pool-villa tropical resort features 86 villas on Praslin Island, Seychelles, near Anse Lazio.
- Includes private infinity pools for every villa, Curieuse restaurant, Raffles Spa on granite boulders, and giant tortoise tours.
- Located in Anse Takamaka, a 25-minute drive from Praslin Airport (PRI) or 15-minute helicopter flight from Mahé (SEZ).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

