Amanzoe vs Fogo Island Inn
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Fogo Island Inn scores 9.9. Fogo Island Inn scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Category | Beach | Countryside |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 2013 |
| From | $1,600/night | CAD 2,800/night (All-Inclusive) |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 29 handcrafted guest suites |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Todd Saunders (Saunders Architecture) |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Fogo Island Inn |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fogo Island 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
Fogo Island Inn scores higher on our rubric.