Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiCozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.7
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.0
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,047)
Google Rating
4.6 (1,768)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
10 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
6.7
8.8
Food
8.7
9.1
Service
9.2
9.0
Rooms
8.9
9.0
Pools
7.9
9.1
Luxury
—
8.0
Value
8.0
7.4
Family
8.2
8.9
Romance
—
8.2
Nightlife
—
7.6
Quiet
—
8.7
Wellness
—
7.8
Remote work
—
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
—
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
Yes
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 10 min from CZM
Pros — Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- Excellent service reputation
- Strong snorkeling access
- Large suite-style rooms
- Walkable or short taxi access to San Miguel
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 — Cozumel Palace All Inclusive Resort
- No sandy beach
- Sales-pressure and resort-credit complaints
- Smaller pool scene
- Deep-water entry limits toddler appeal