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Centara Reserve SamuivsFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiFiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.8
8.3
Service
9.1
8.7
Rooms
9.0
7.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| (better)4.6 (2,071) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,258) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $129 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.3 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 7.8 (better) |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 7.4 |
Of the 13 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 9 and Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa leads on 4.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- 1 pools
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from PVR
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Convenient beachfront Hotel Zone location close to the airport and town.
- Strong recurring praise for friendly staff and service.
- Better-than-average all-inclusive food feedback for its price tier.
- Good family amenities, including kids club, teen club, pool activities and beach access.
- Manageable resort size compared with mega-resorts.
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 · Fiesta Americana Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive & Spa
- Rooms and building structure can feel older than newer luxury all-inclusives.
- Pool area can get crowded during peak periods.
- Beach is pleasant and accessible but not the main reason to choose Puerto Vallarta over Caribbean beach destinations.
- Not walkable to Zona Romántica or the Malecón for most travelers.
- Some recent guest comments mention construction noise or facility-update periods.
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