Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiGrecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.1
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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
8.7
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,047)
Google Rating
4.8 (639)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Boutique
15 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
8.2
8.8
Food
8.6
9.1
Service
9.0
9.0
Rooms
8.8
9.0
Pools
—
9.1
Luxury
—
8.0
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
8.5
8.9
Romance
—
8.2
Nightlife
—
7.6
Quiet
8.7
8.7
Wellness
—
7.8
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
—
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
—
Yes
Kids
—
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Adults-only beachfront boutique
- Private sandy beach
- Elixir spa and thalassotherapy
- Cretan farm-to-table dining
Pros — Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Boutique scale with polished design.
- Strong guest satisfaction across OTA sources.
- Family-friendly without feeling like a large children-focused resort.
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 — Grecotel Caramel Boutique Resort
- Beach texture may not suit sand-focused travelers.
- Less resort sprawl and fewer pools than larger Crete properties.
- Some experiences may require advance reservations.