Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiFairmont Mayakoba
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.4
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.1
9.2
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.9
8.8
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
4.7 (3,878)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
45 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.4
8.8
Food
8.9
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Pools
9.1
9.1
Luxury
9.2
8.0
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
9.0
8.9
Romance
8.8
8.2
Nightlife
–
7.6
Quiet
8.6
8.7
Wellness
8.8
7.8
Remote work
8.3
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
–
Golf
Yes
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Fairmont Mayakoba
- 10 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 45 min from CUN
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Fairmont Mayakoba
- True luxury resort with optional all-inclusive convenience.
- Strong food, service, pools and family facilities.
- Excellent for families who want a polished resort but not a mass-market all-inclusive.
- Large Mayakoba ecosystem setting with beach, lagoons, bikes and boat transport.
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 · Fairmont Mayakoba
- All-inclusive is optional and easy to misunderstand when comparing rates.
- The package is not the same as unrestricted dining across every Mayakoba property.
- Large footprint can frustrate travelers who want compact, walk-out beach access.
- Seasonal sargassum can affect beach appeal.