Amanyara vs Wickaninnish Inn
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanyara scores 9.2 overall; Wickaninnish Inn scores 9.8. Wickaninnish Inn scores higher on our rubric, while Wickaninnish Inn lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | Wickaninnish Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Location | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Design | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| Dining | 8.7 | 9.7 |
| Value | 7.7 | 8.7 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | 1996 |
| From | $1,800/night | CAD 900/night |
| Rooms | ~40 pavilions and villas | 75 oceanfront rooms and suites |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | McWhirter Architects / Charles McDiarmid |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | Wickaninnish Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | Wickaninnish Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | Wickaninnish Inn |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Wickaninnish Inn
- Fairmont Gold rooms offer an elevated boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience with a private lounge and dedicated concierge.
- Book afternoon tea and signature dinner tables well in advance of arrival.
- Winter guests should confirm private ski storage or winter festival tour arrangements upon booking.
Summary
Wickaninnish Inn scores higher on our rubric, while Wickaninnish Inn lists more spa facilities.