Scores at a Glance
Centara Grand Beach Resort PhuketOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
8.3
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
7.8
7.6
Service
7.8
8.2
Rooms
8.0
8.1
Luxury
7.8
·
Value
7.3
7.8
Romance
7.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (6,818)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
From $52
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Grand
Resort Size
Mid-size
45 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.0
7.8
Food
7.6
7.8
Service
8.2
8.0
Rooms
8.1
9.1
Pools
8.6
7.8
Luxury
–
7.3
Value
7.8
9.2
Family
8.7
7.8
Romance
–
6.5
Nightlife
–
7.4
Quiet
–
8.2
Adventure
–
8.1
Wellness
–
6.8
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Lively
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
- Beachfront on Karon Bay
- Spa Cenvaree wellness
- Water park with lazy river
- 14 restaurants and bars
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
- Direct beachfront location on Karon Beach with a semi-private resort feel.
- Excellent family pool and water-park setup with lazy river, waterslides, children's pool, and swim-up bar.
- Large rooms, many with sea views, plus suites and private-pool villa categories.
- Strong family facilities including kids club, E-Zone, children's pool areas, and activities.
- Spa, fitness center, tennis, water sports, and resort activities create strong on-property depth.
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 · Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket
- Service can be inconsistent, with recurring comments about slow check-in, staffing pressure, and uneven issue resolution.
- Some rooms and resort areas are described as dated or in need of refresh despite generally strong room size and views.
- Food and drinks are often considered expensive compared with local restaurants outside the resort.
- The resort is large, so some rooms may involve longer walks or buggy reliance.
- Karon Beach is public and can be seasonal for sea conditions, waves, and crowding.
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.