Amanyara vs São Lourenço do Barrocal
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; São Lourenço do Barrocal scores 9.8. São Lourenço do Barrocal scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while São Lourenço do Barrocal lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | São Lourenço do Barrocal |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2016 (200-year-old Farm Estate) |
| From | $1,800/night | €550/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 40 rooms, suites and farm cottages |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Eduardo Souto de Moura (Pritzker Prize Winner) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | São Lourenço do Barrocal |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | São Lourenço do Barrocal |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | São Lourenço do Barrocal |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
São Lourenço do Barrocal
- Private catamaran charters, helicopter transfers, and island fast-track services coordinate seamlessly with the concierge.
- Book sunset dinner tables and private pool cabanas well ahead during peak summer months.
- Pack comfortable resort footwear for walking on historic stone pathways and cobblestones.
Summary
São Lourenço do Barrocal scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while São Lourenço do Barrocal lists more spa facilities.