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Centara Reserve SamuivsEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiEmerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.4
Beach
8.8
9.5
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
9.5
Rooms
9.0
9.3
Luxury
9.1
9.2
Value
8.0
8.6
Romance
8.9
9.4
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.4 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,094) | Google Rating | 4.9 (190) (better) |
| (better)From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $1035 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.5 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.5 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.6 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.4 (better) |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.7 | Wellness | 8.7 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 14 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 3 and Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa leads on 11.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 places to eat
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- Butler service
- 50 min from MLE
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- House reef
- Dine-around Deluxe AI
- Private pools on most villas
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 · Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
- Seaplane cost and weather risk
- Small island nightlife
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