Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiHyatt Ziva Cancún
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
9.2
Food
8.8
8.6
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
9.1
8.6
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.9
8.3
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,047)
Google Rating
4.5 (7,503)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
From $254
No
Adults Only
No
—
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
15 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.2
8.8
Food
8.6
9.1
Service
8.9
9.0
Rooms
8.7
9.0
Pools
9.0
9.1
Luxury
8.6
8.0
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
9.3
8.9
Romance
8.3
8.2
Nightlife
7.8
7.6
Quiet
7.3
—
Adventure
8.0
8.7
Wellness
8.5
7.8
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
—
Yes
Lively
Yes
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
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
Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- Beachfront infinity pool
- Turquoise Tower suites
- World-class nightlife nearby
- Family & group friendly
Pros — Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- Excellent Punta Cancún location with water on three sides and strong beach access.
- Very high review volume with broad positive consensus across TripAdvisor and Booking.com.
- Strong family infrastructure, including KidZ Club, mini water park, teen club, kids pool, and multi-generational appeal.
- Three infinity pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool for Turquoize guests.
- Large all-inclusive dining and bar footprint with 18 total restaurants, lounges, food trucks, and bars listed by Hyatt.
- Strong Wi-Fi evidence from Booking.com, with a Free WiFi subscore of 9.7.
- Walkable access to nearby Hotel Zone nightlife, restaurants, and beaches.
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 — Hyatt Ziva Cancún
- High rates can create value pressure, especially for guests who do not use the upgraded room or family amenities.
- Not ideal for travelers seeking a quiet, adults-only resort unless they book Turquoize and still accept the larger family-resort environment.
- Some guest feedback mentions cabana pricing, upsells, and premium items despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Dining receives mostly positive feedback, but some guests find select restaurants or buffet timing inconsistent.
- Wedding groups, evening entertainment, and pool activity can create noise variability depending on room location.