Amanyara vs Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
Aman vs Six Senses — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea scores 9.3. Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea scores higher on our rubric, while Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Category | Beach | Desert |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2024 |
| From | $1,800/night | $900/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 76 rooms and villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Property-specific sustainable design teams |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
- Six Senses is wellness-led but not a rigid retreat; book diagnostics or treatments early if that is your priority.
- Transfers can be a material part of the stay—confirm domestic flights, boats, roads, and weather contingencies.
- Rates and meal inclusions vary sharply by resort and season; compare the total, not the headline room rate.
Summary
Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea scores higher on our rubric, while Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea lists more spa facilities.