Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiExplora Atacama
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
·
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
8.4
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,047)
Google Rating
4.6 (340)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
–
8.8
Food
8.2
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
8.4
9.0
Pools
8.6
9.1
Luxury
8.8
8.0
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
–
8.9
Romance
–
8.2
Nightlife
–
7.6
Quiet
9.3
–
Adventure
9.8
8.7
Wellness
8.7
7.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
–
Adventure
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
–
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Explora Atacama
- 4 pools
- Full-service spa
- 75 min from CJC
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Explora Atacama
- Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
- All meals and round-trip airport transfers included.
- Quiet desert setting with observatory, pools and spa facilities.
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 · Explora Atacama
- Very expensive.
- Dining is more lodge-style than multi-restaurant resort-style.
- Not ideal for travelers who mainly want to lounge.