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Centara Reserve SamuivsHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
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Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiHoliday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
Overall
9.0
7.6
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.8
6.9
Service
9.1
7.2
Rooms
9.0
6.9
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.0
Romance
8.9
7.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 (better) | Overall Score | 7.6 |
| 5-star (better) | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.6 (2,055) (better) | Google Rating | 4.1 (4,526) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $147 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 20 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 (better) | Food | 6.9 |
| 9.1 (better) | Service | 7.2 |
| 9.0 (better) | Rooms | 6.9 |
| 9.0 (better) | Pools | 7.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.0 |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.9 (better) | Romance | 7.5 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | 8.4 (better) |
| 7.6 (better) | Quiet | 6.4 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- 3 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 20 min from AUA
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Excellent Palm Beach location.
- Optional all-inclusive package gives flexibility.
- Good value versus neighboring high-rise resorts.
- Kids Club and Kids Eat Free benefits.
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 · Holiday Inn Resort Aruba-Beach Resort & Casino by IHG
- Rooms are frequently described as dated.
- Food is often described as adequate rather than special.
- In-room dining is excluded from the all-inclusive package.
- Beach shade and palapa logistics can be frustrating.
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