Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiJAZ Makadina
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
9.0
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.7
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.9 (10,540) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | Rates TBD |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 8.7 |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 8 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 3 and JAZ Makadina leads on 5.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | JAZ Makadina |
|---|---|---|
| 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
JAZ Makadina
- 2 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from HRG
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · JAZ Makadina
- True all-inclusive product
- Beachfront Red Sea snorkeling
- Strong service feedback
- Family rooms and kids facilities
- Water park access
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 · JAZ Makadina
- Minibar may cost extra
- Pool setup is smaller than megaresorts
- Premium drink scope needs confirmation
- Nightlife is low-key
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