Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.0
9.0
Beach
8.8
9.2
Food
8.8
8.9
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
8.5
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.7
Romance
8.9
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,055) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) (better) |
| From $166 (better) | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 15 min (better) | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 9.1 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.0 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.9 (better) | Romance | 8.7 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 8.7 (better) | Wellness | 8.5 |
| 7.8 (better) | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| – | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
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 · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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