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Centara Grand Beach Resort PhuketvsSheraton Samui Resort

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Five-Star·★ 4.7

Sheraton Samui Resort

Five-Star·★ 4.3

Scores at a Glance

Centara Grand Beach Resort PhuketSheraton Samui Resort

Overall

8.3

8.1

Beach

8.8

8.4

Food

7.8

Service

7.8

8.5

Rooms

8.0

7.6

Luxury

7.8

Value

7.3

7.4

Romance

7.8

8.3

8.1

Overall

8.8

8.4

Beach

7.8

Food

7.8

8.5

Service

8.0

7.6

Rooms

7.8

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Luxury

7.3

7.4

Value

7.8

—

Romance

Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket	Measure	Sheraton Samui Resort
(better)8.3	Overall Score	8.1
5-star	Star Rating	5-star
(better)4.7 (7,125)	Google Rating	4.3 (1,115)
(better)From $141	Price / Night (pp)	From $189
No	Adults Only	No
Listed	Kids' Club	Listed
Oceanfront	Beachfront	Near coast
Grand	Resort Size	Mid-size
45 min	Airport Transfer	15 min (better)

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Unverified
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Largest confirmed capacity: 7 people in one accommodation. Two Bedroom Pool Villa. Adult limit unverified.

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Sheraton Samui Resort

Kids' club & childcare: Kids’ club listed. Star Kids Club is official; Hotels.com lists free children's club, children's pool, playground and babysitting surcharge. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service: Available with limits. Marriott lists room service and Hotels.com lists limited-hours room service; all-inclusive coverage is not fully documented.
Dining reservations: Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity: Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.

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Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket

Highlights

Beachfront on Karon Bay
Spa Cenvaree wellness
Water park with lazy river
14 restaurants and bars

Why choose it

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.

Keep in mind

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.

Sheraton Samui Resort

Highlights

2 pools
3 places to eat
Full-service spa
15 min from USM

Why choose it

Optional all-inclusive rates
Beachfront on Chaweng Noi
Kids club and children's pool
Two pools
Strong Wi-Fi and business amenities

Keep in mind

All-inclusive terms need manual confirmation
Some dated room feedback
Not walkable to central Chaweng nightlife
Airport shuttle costs extra

All Scores

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket	Measure	Sheraton Samui Resort
(better)8.8	Beach	8.4
7.8	Food	7.8
7.8	Service	8.5 (better)
(better)8.0	Rooms	7.6
(better)9.1	Pools	8.4
7.8	Luxury	–
7.3	Value	7.4 (better)
(better)9.2	Family	8.4
7.8	Romance	–
6.5	Nightlife	–
7.4	Quiet	7.8 (better)
8.2	Adventure	–
8.1	Wellness	–
6.8	Remote work	8.2 (better)