Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiHotel Xcaret Arte
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.1
Food
8.8
9.2
Service
9.1
·
Rooms
9.0
·
Luxury
9.1
9.1
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.9
8.9
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.6 (2,071) | Google Rating | 4.5 (6,232) |
| (better)From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $412 |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 45 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.1 |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | – |
| 9.0 | Rooms | – |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 9.1 | Luxury | 9.1 |
| 8.0 | Value | – |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| 8.9 | Romance | 8.9 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.6 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 5 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 4 and Hotel Xcaret Arte leads on 1.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Hotel Xcaret Arte |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | – |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Diving | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Xcaret & Xel-Há park access
- Art-inspired workshops
- River & cenote swimming
- 10 restaurants by celebrity chefs
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Exceptional design, art-focused architecture and strong food identity.
- Included access and transportation to Grupo Xcaret parks materially improves value for active travelers.
- Excellent fit for couples, food-focused travelers and adults who want a resort with more to do than beach and pool.
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 · Hotel Xcaret Arte
- Expensive compared with typical Riviera Maya all-inclusives.
- The beach is beautiful but cove-style and not the best fit for long open-ocean beach walkers.
- Some guests find dining reservations and app logistics frustrating.
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