Hotel A
Aman Kyoto
Japan
Hotel B
Jade Mountain Resort
St Lucia
vs
Honeymoon Hotel Head-to-Head
Aman Kyoto vs Jade Mountain Resort
Two of the world's most coveted honeymoon hotels, scored on what actually matters for couples.
Our Verdict
Aman Kyoto scores 95/100 on our honeymoon rubric; Jade Mountain Resort scores 94/100. Aman Kyoto edges this head-to-head, but read the criteria below — the right pick depends on what you value most.
Pick Aman Kyoto for...
- ◆Aman Kyoto scores higher overall (95/100 vs 94/100) on our honeymoon rubric.
- ◆Pick Aman Kyoto if Japan (Japan) is the trip you really want.
- ◆Aman Kyoto is a 5-star property with 9.8 TripAdvisor.
Pick Jade Mountain Resort for...
- ◆Jade Mountain Resort starts at $1,200/night — easier on the budget.
- ◆Jade Mountain Resort is adults-only — no children on property.
- ◆91% of Jade Mountain Resort reviews are from couples — the romance signal is strong.
Side-by-side
At a glance — 12 criteria
2
Aman Kyoto wins
3
Jade Mountain wins
Criterion
Aman Kyoto
Jade Mountain Resort
Honeymoon Score
✓95/100
94/100
Price / night
$1,800–$5,000
✓$1,200–$3,500
Stars
5★
5★
Adults-only
No
✓Yes
Beach access
No
No
Spa
Yes
Yes
Pool
Yes
Yes
Room service
Yes
Yes
Couples reviews
82%
✓91%
TripAdvisor
✓9.8/10
9.4/10
Country
Japan
Saint Lucia
Destination
Japan
St Lucia
Japan
Aman Kyoto
95/100·$1,800–$5,000/night
St Lucia
Jade Mountain Resort
94/100·$1,200–$3,500/night
Common questions
FAQ
Which is more expensive — Aman Kyoto or Jade Mountain Resort?+
Aman Kyoto is the pricier of the two ($1,800–$5,000/night vs $1,200–$3,500/night for Jade Mountain Resort).
Which is adults-only — Aman Kyoto or Jade Mountain Resort?+
Jade Mountain Resort is adults-only; the other is not.
Does Aman Kyoto or Jade Mountain Resort have overwater bungalows?+
Neither property offers overwater villas.
When is the best month to visit Aman Kyoto and Jade Mountain Resort?+
For Aman Kyoto in Japan, aim for the dry shoulder season; for Jade Mountain Resort in St Lucia, the same logic applies — check our destination guides for month-by-month detail.
Is Aman Kyoto better than Jade Mountain Resort for a honeymoon?+
On our honeymoon rubric Aman Kyoto scores 95/100 versus Jade Mountain Resort at 94/100 — but the right pick depends on whether you prioritise luxury (Aman Kyoto) over adults-only (Jade Mountain Resort).
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