Amanyara vs The Dorchester
Aman vs Dorchester Collection — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; The Dorchester scores 8.6. Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while The Dorchester has more dining venues, while The Dorchester lists more room categories, while The Dorchester lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.2 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.7 | 7.3 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | Opened on 18 April 1931; a four-year transformation of rooms and public spaces was completed in 2026 |
| From | $1,800/night | Rates on request |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 238 rooms and suites: 171 rooms and 67 suites, according to the current official collection venue directory |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | See property |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 6 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 4 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Dorchester |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 3 | 5 |
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.
The Dorchester
- The hotel participates in Dorchester Collection, which has no public portfolio-wide consumer points currency.
- Diamond Club is a travel-advisor programme, not a consumer loyalty tier. Benefits require an eligible advisor booking.
- Restaurant schedules, spa access, and seasonal outdoor facilities should be confirmed for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanyara scores higher on our rubric, while The Dorchester has more dining venues, while The Dorchester lists more room categories, while The Dorchester lists more spa facilities.