Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel scores 9.2. Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanzoe
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Hotel Flock Score
9.3
9.2
Location
9.4
9.4
Service
9.3
9.2
Design
9.4
9.0
Dining
9.0
8.9
Value
7.9
7.8
Category
Beach
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
2012
Built 1919; hotel life from 1950s; Belmond from 2010
From
$1,600/night
$1,200/night
Rooms
53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas)
66 rooms and suites (incl. 3 signature suites)
Architect
Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos
Early-20th-century seaside villa expanded as a hotel; ongoing Belmond refreshes
Dining
Metric
Amanzoe
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Dining Venues
2
5
Rooms
Metric
Amanzoe
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
3
Spa
Metric
Amanzoe
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
6
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.
Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel
Mazzaro Bay, Taormina Mare; about one hour from Catania Airport (CTA).
Complimentary shuttle to Grand Hotel Timeo and Taormina town centre.
Lido Villeggiatura beach club is shared with Timeo guests: loungers are usually available, but peak preferences should be flagged.
Seasonal opening (often from late March patterns): confirm annually.
Summary
Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel has more dining venues, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more room categories, while Villa Sant'Andrea, A Belmond Hotel lists more spa facilities.
