Amanzoe vs Belmond El Encanto
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Belmond El Encanto scores 8.9. Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.6 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 1918 |
| From | $1,600/night | $900/night |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 92 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Historic California bungalow campus |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond El Encanto |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The beach club and hillside pavilions are a genuine shuttle ride apart — factor that into how you plan your days.
- About 2.5 hours by car from Athens, or a shorter transfer via the resort's private helicopter option.
- Best May through October; many facilities scale back or close over winter.
Belmond El Encanto
- Santa Barbara Airport is about 20 minutes away; LAX is roughly two hours by car.
- The property is adult-leaning in feel but accepts children — ask about bungalow layout if travelling as a family.
- Compare Bellini Club advisor amenities against the flexible direct rate.
Summary
Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric.