Amanyara vs The Brando
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Brando |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2014 (Marlon Brando Vision) |
| Rooms | 38 | 35 |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Pierre Bergé / Polynesian Sustainable Eco-Design |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Brando |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Brando |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Brando |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
The Brando
- The 35-villa 100% renewable luxury resort is set on Marlon Brando’s private Tetiaroa Atoll, French Polynesia.
- Includes private plunge pools on the beach, Les Mutinés dining, Varua Polynesian Spa, SWAC cooling, and Bob’s Bar.
- Located on Tetiaroa, reached via a 20-minute private Air Tetiaroa flight from Tahiti Faa’a Airport (PPT).
Summary
Amanyara has more dining venues, while Amanyara lists more room categories.

