Amanzoe vs Hotel Esencia
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.
Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | Historic Duchess Estate / 2014 |
| Rooms | 38 | 51 |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | Kevin Wendle / Art Collection |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 4 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 3 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Hotel Esencia |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The hilltop Acropolis retreat features 38 pool pavilions, 3 beach cabanas, and private villas in the Peloponnese, designed by Ed Tuttle.
- Includes a private Beach Club with 4 pools in a secluded bay, a 2,850-sq-m Aman Spa, and 4 distinct restaurants.
- Located 2.5 hours by private car from Athens International Airport (ATH) or 25 minutes by private helicopter charter.
Hotel Esencia
- The 50-acre private beachfront estate features 51 suites on Xpu-Ha Beach in Mexico, created for an Italian duchess.
- Includes Mistura, Beefbar Esencia, Taiyo sushi, Organic Aroma Spa, private cenotes, and sea turtle nesting sanctuary.
- Located in Xpu-Ha, a 50-minute drive south of Cancun International Airport (CUN) or 30 minutes from Tulum Airport (TQO).
Summary
Hotel Esencia has more dining venues, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.

