Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiExcellence Playa Mujeres
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.8
Food
8.8
8.7
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.0
8.5
Romance
8.9
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.9 (18,050) (better) |
| (better)From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $251 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 8.8 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.7 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 9.0 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.5 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| 8.9 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)8.2 | Nightlife | 8.0 |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 8.8 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 7.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.4 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 8 and Excellence Playa Mujeres leads on 4.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Excellence Playa Mujeres |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | dining | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Private beach
- 7 gourmet restaurants
- Spa with hydrotherapy
- Rooftop terrace suites
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Consistently strong couples and honeymoon reputation.
- Wide adult-only pool and beach footprint.
- Good dining variety without heavy reservation friction.
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 · Excellence Playa Mujeres
- Seasonal sargassum can affect the beach.
- Some older rooms may feel less new than Excellence Coral.
- Club upgrade value depends on how much guests use beach seating and Magna.
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