Scores at a Glance
Calabash HotelCentara Reserve Samui
Overall
9.3
9.0
Beach
8.6
8.8
Food
9.5
8.8
Service
9.6
9.1
Rooms
9.4
9.0
Luxury
9.4
9.1
Value
8.2
8.0
Romance
9.5
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Centara Reserve Samui |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.3 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.8 (353) | Google Rating | 4.6 (2,087) |
| From $437 | Price / Night (pp) | From $166 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 20 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Centara Reserve Samui |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | Beach | 8.8 (better) |
| (better)9.5 | Food | 8.8 |
| (better)9.6 | Service | 9.1 |
| (better)9.4 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| 8.3 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)9.4 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 8.0 |
| – | Family | 7.4 |
| (better)9.5 | Romance | 8.9 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.2 |
| (better)9.4 | Quiet | 7.6 |
| (better)8.9 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| – | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Calabash Hotel leads on 10 and Centara Reserve Samui leads on 4.
Vibes
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Centara Reserve Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Calabash Hotel | Measure | Centara Reserve Samui |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
Calabash Hotel
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from GND
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Pros · Calabash Hotel
- Exceptional service and food consensus.
- Quiet beachfront boutique atmosphere.
- Suites and villas emphasize privacy, balconies and luxury touches.
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Cons · Calabash Hotel
- All-inclusive is optional and has exclusions.
- High price point.
- Small scale means fewer facilities than a large all-inclusive resort.
Cons · Centara Reserve Samui
- All-inclusive is optional and rule-based
- No clear kids-club evidence
- Busy beach context
- Exact main-entrance coordinate needs manual confirmation
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