Scores at a Glance
Bahia Principe Explore AkumalOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
8.5
8.0
Beach
8.4
8.0
Food
8.3
7.6
Service
8.5
8.2
Rooms
8.3
8.1
Value
8.1
7.8
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.5
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (25,601)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
From $108
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
75 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.4
Beach
8.0
8.3
Food
7.6
8.5
Service
8.2
8.3
Rooms
8.1
8.7
Pools
8.6
8.1
Value
7.8
9.0
Family
8.7
7.5
Nightlife
–
8.3
Adventure
–
8.3
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- 3 pools
- 15 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 min from CUN
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Excellent family infrastructure and water-park access.
- Large pool and dining variety for a resort-complex vacation.
- Strong review mass and consistent all-inclusive verification.
Pros · OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- Official beachfront Lamai Beach location.
- Five pools and children's water slide.
- Kids club for ages 4–12.
- Free Wi-Fi and club-level options.
Cons · Bahia Principe Explore Akumal
- Large scale can feel impersonal or logistically tiring.
- Restaurant reservations can be a recurring frustration.
- Beach conditions are seasonally variable.
Cons · OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- All-inclusive terms are not clearly official or default.
- Smaller dining footprint than a true AI resort.
- Beach and seaweed conditions can vary by tide and season.
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