Amanzoe is extensively reviewed, so I won’t rehash all the details previously mentioned, but instead provide an update based on our September 2022 stay.

Overall

• The property is 10 years old but it shows very little age. The property looks absolutely fantastic. Pictures don’t do it justice. 
• We came from Santorini and took the one hour helicopter ride directly from the island. It made for a smooth transfer process, and I thought the helicopter company - iFly - professional and safe. We also took the helicopter from Amanzoe to Athens airport
• Regarding the location, I was picturing the area to be desolate. The main property has a very secluded feel, but I was surprised by how Mediterranean the coast felt when down at the beach club and taking the boat to sorrunding islands (think South of France, but of course different). There were beautiful villas and yachts along the coast. It really felt like best of both worlds
• Taking a boat for the day is definitely a must to see the coast. We visited Hydra and Spestes and we thoroughly enjoyed both. We took the smaller boat and found it entirely sufficient for the relatively short distances of the islands. Also we had great weather, so if you visit during the shoulder season, it might be nice to have the large boat to absorb the waves 
• Our visit in mid September had perfect weather. Mid 80s with a breeze. Never hot during the day and never cold at night. Apparently there are some very warm days in July/August. For optimal weather I would aim for mid/late June or early/mid September

Room

• Bottom line, the rooms are large, luxurious, and of impeccable quality
• When we booked, there were no premium view pavilions available. I was disappointed because I thought we would be to the East of the lobby which only has a valley view. Surprisingly we were west of the lobby and had pretty good water views (albeit slightly obstructed). My point: if you can’t get the premium view room or want to save money, just request a room west of the lobby with a water view for a superior experience.

Dining

Meals were all very good and the food reasonably priced. Shout out to Alexandra, Pool Restaurant Manager.

Service

Service was relaxed but polished. It's a solid "A". We came from Canves in Santorini and it was not polished 

All in all I have very little feedback, but here it goes. First, the golf carts speed through the paths very quickly and I don’t recall them once stopping to let walkers go by. I would definitely suggest they make a protocol change.

Second is visibility of management. It’s an Aman norm for management to float at dinner, but that didn’t take place. It doesn’t bother us that management didn’t float, but it’s something that people look for at Amans. And thankfully we didn’t have any issues that we needed to communicate.

Finally, one of the massages was not to expectations but management sufficiently and promptly addressed the issue.

Rank of Amans

For what it's worth, we've been to 7 Amans now, and this is how I would rank them.

1. Amanzoe - book ASAP
2. Amanera - fantastic property, only down side is that the current is too strong/dangerous to swim in the ocean. Highly recommend
3. Amanpuri - incredible property with a strong sense of place. Downside is that rooms are small and there are better areas of Phuket. Still highly recommend 
4. Tie - Amansara, Amanbagh, Amanjiwo - all great properties with the Asian Aman service typically associated with the brand. Each property is associated with a local attraction, but I wouldn’t seek out the properties unless you’re really wanting to see Angkor Wat, rural Rajistan, etc
5. Amanyara - don’t visit. Bad service, bad view, poorly kept grounds, and in need of a refurb. But the ocean is pretty, bright. Our Villa could have brought a small rental house and we still didn’t have an ocean view.