Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiClub Hotel Dolphin
Overall
9.0
8.1
Beach
8.8
7.4
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.1
8.6
Rooms
9.0
7.6
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
7.9
Romance
8.9
7.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.7 (9,319) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $38 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.7 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.9 |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.2 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Romance | 7.6 |
| (better)8.2 | Nightlife | 7.8 |
| (better)7.6 | Quiet | 6.4 |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 7.6 |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 7.5 |
Of the 16 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 13 and Club Hotel Dolphin leads on 3.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Club Hotel Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
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
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
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