Amanyara vs Soneva Secret
Aman vs Soneva — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Soneva Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2024 |
| Rooms | 38 | 14 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Eva Malmström Shivdasani / Soneva Secret Ultra-Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Soneva Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Soneva Secret |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Soneva Secret |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Soneva Secret
- The ultra-exclusive 14-villa sanctuary is situated in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives, Soneva (opened 2024).
- Includes dedicated private chef and Barefoot Guardian for every villa, floating villa, water slides, and retractable roofs.
- Located in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, reached via a 75-minute scenic seaplane flight from Male International Airport (MLE).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

