Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiHilton Yala Resort
Overall
9.0
8.8
Beach
8.8
6.4
Food
8.8
8.5
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.1
8.8
Value
8.0
7.3
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,071) | Google Rating | 4.8 (582) (better) |
| (better)From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $228 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 260 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 6.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.5 |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.1 |
| 9.0 | Rooms | 9.0 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.3 |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.8 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.3 |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 9.1 (better) |
| – | Adventure | 9.3 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 11 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 8 and Hilton Yala Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hilton Yala Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Hilton Yala Resort
- 1 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 260 min from CMB
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Hilton Yala Resort
- Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
- Small 42-room luxury footprint.
- Strong room, service and nature-setting signals.
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 · Hilton Yala Resort
- Not a classic all-inclusive beach resort.
- Very long transfer from Colombo airport.
- All-inclusive and safari inclusions are rate-specific.
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