Amanyara vs Royal Malewane
Aman vs The Royal Portfolio — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Royal Malewane scores 9.8. Royal Malewane scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Royal Malewane lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Royal Malewane |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1999 |
| From | $1,800/night | $2,800/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 8 suites and 2 multi-bedroom villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Liz Biden |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Royal Malewane |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Royal Malewane |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Royal Malewane |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Royal Malewane
- All-inclusive safari rates include twice-daily game drives, all gourmet meals, and premier cellar beverages.
- Pack neutral khaki, beige, and olive clothing for open-vehicle game drives and bush walks.
- Direct bush airstrip charter flights can be coordinated directly with the lodge hospitality team.
Summary
Royal Malewane scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Royal Malewane lists more spa facilities.