Amanyara vs Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Aman vs Singita — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Singita Faru Faru Lodge scores 9.7. Singita Faru Faru Lodge scores higher on our rubric, while Singita Faru Faru Lodge lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Singita Faru Faru Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.9 |
| Category | Beach | Safari |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2007 |
| From | $1,800/night | $3,000/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 9 suites & 1 villa |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | GAPP Architects & Cecile & Boyd |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Singita Faru Faru Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Singita Faru Faru Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Singita Faru Faru Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Singita Faru Faru Lodge
- Singita Faru Faru Lodge is situated in Grumeti Reserve, Tanzania — verify direct private transfer times from the nearest international airport.
- Reserve signature dining tables and spa appointments in advance of check-in during high season.
- Book through an authorized luxury travel advisor to secure daily breakfast, dining credits, and potential room upgrades.
Summary
Singita Faru Faru Lodge scores higher on our rubric, while Singita Faru Faru Lodge lists more spa facilities.