Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
9.0
9.1
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.8
9.0
Service
9.1
9.2
Rooms
9.0
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Luxury
9.1
·
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.9
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,071) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,318) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.8 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.1 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 9.0 | Rooms | – |
| 9.0 | Pools | – |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | – |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.0 (better) |
Of the 9 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 1 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 8.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 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
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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