Amanzoe vs North Island
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe lists more room categories, while North Island lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | Construction began in 2002 |
| Rooms | 38 | 10 Beachfront Villas and Villa North (11 total) |
| Architect | Ed Tuttle | — |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 3 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 2 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | North Island |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
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.
North Island
- North Island has operated independently under family ownership since 1 July 2025, when it left The Luxury Collection; current bookings are handled directly.
- Guests may arrive by third-party private helicopter charter or arranged boat or yacht. Marriott's older overview also contains a contradictory helicopter-only line.
- Sunset Bar is the current West Beach name. Marriott's older page uses Sunset Beach Bar and West Beach Bar for overlapping descriptions and also mentions Piazza Bar.
- The Piazza is relaxed Creole-European dining in North Island's current description and candlelit fine/private dining in Marriott's older description.
Summary
Amanzoe lists more room categories, while North Island lists more spa facilities.