Amanyara vs Villa La Coste
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Villa La Coste scores 9.8. Villa La Coste scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Villa La Coste lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 2017 |
| From | $1,800/night | €1,350/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 28 villa suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Tadao Ando / Jean Nouvel / Frank Gehry / Tangram Architects |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Villa La Coste |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Villa La Coste
- Private airport transfers, vintage private boat charters, and museum viewings can be pre-arranged with the concierge.
- Book signature tasting menus and private garden cabanas well in advance.
- Traditional elegant evening attire is recommended for historic dining salons.
Summary
Villa La Coste scores higher on our rubric, while Amanyara lists more room categories, while Villa La Coste lists more spa facilities.