Amanzoe vs COMO Laucala Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; COMO Laucala Island scores 9.9. COMO Laucala Island scores higher on our rubric, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | COMO Laucala Island |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Service | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 9.8 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 2008 |
| From | $1,600/night | $5,600/night (All-Inclusive) |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 25 authored private residences |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Lynne Hunt / WATG |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | COMO Laucala Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | COMO Laucala Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 1 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | COMO Laucala Island |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
COMO Laucala Island
- Transfers are via private twin-engine seaplane, private speedboat, or helicopter coordinated directly with resort operations.
- A dedicated personal butler (Barefoot Butler / Mr./Ms. Friday) oversees every detail from unpacking to private island picnics.
- Pack lightweight linen and swimwear; barefoot luxury culture is celebrated across the islands.
Summary
COMO Laucala Island scores higher on our rubric, while Amanzoe lists more room categories.