Anantara
We ranked all 20 Anantara hotels across 12 countries for 2026, from the 9.9-rated Kihavah Maldives Villas to properties scoring below 3/10. The brand averages 5.4/10 overall, with value (7.2) as its strongest category and location (4.4) its weakest. Nightly rates span $230 at Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah to $8,677 at Anantara Layan Phuket, making property selection the single biggest factor in whether Anantara is worth it.
THE RANKING
Anantara hotels ranked by score
BEST IN CATEGORY · ANANTARA
Category leaders
Service
9.7
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Male, Maldives
Value
9.6
Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel
Vienna, Austria
Food
9.5
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Male, Maldives
Ambiance
8.8
Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel
Amalfi, Italy
Rooms
8.6
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas
Male, Maldives
Location
8.3
Anantara Hoi An Resort
Hoi An, Vietnam
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the best Anantara hotel in 2026?
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas ranks first at 9.9/10, well ahead of any other property in the portfolio. Rates run $1,620–$4,280/night. Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna tie for second at 8.4/10 at roughly half the price.
What is the cheapest Anantara hotel?
Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort in the UAE is the cheapest, starting at $230/night. However, it scores 4.6/10, below the brand's 5.4 average. For better value, Anantara Lawana Koh Samui starts at $248/night and scores 5.6/10.
Is Anantara worth it?
It depends entirely on the property. Only 5 of 20 Anantara hotels score above 7/10, and 6 score below 4/10 despite rates starting at $300+. The brand's strongest category is value (7.2), but weak locations (4.4) drag down the overall 5.4/10 average, so specific property research is essential.
Anantara vs Four Seasons: which is better?
Four Seasons consistently scores higher across its portfolio, while Anantara's 5.4/10 average reflects major quality inconsistency between properties. Anantara's top tier (Kihavah Maldives at 9.9) is competitive with Four Seasons, but its bottom tier includes six hotels scoring under 4/10. Four Seasons is the safer brand-level bet; Anantara rewards careful property selection.
Which Anantara hotels should you avoid?
Based on 2026 rankings, the lowest-scoring properties are Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort (2.3/10, from $1,410/night), Anantara Quy Nhon Villas (2.6/10) and Anantara Villa Padierna Marbella (2.9/10). All three charge premium rates despite poor guest ratings, making them weak value within the portfolio.
When is the best time to book an Anantara hotel?
Shoulder seasons (April–May and September–October) typically offer the lowest rates across Anantara's Thai and Maldivian properties, often 30–40% below peak. European properties like Palais Hansen Vienna and Convento di Amalfi are cheapest November–March. Booking 3–4 months ahead generally secures the best published rates.
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