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Centara Reserve SamuivsNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
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Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiNickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
8.5
Beach
8.8
7.4
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.1
8.5
Rooms
9.0
8.8
Luxury
9.1
8.3
Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.5 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.7 (8,269) (better) |
| (better)From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $258 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 7.4 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Pools | 9.3 (better) |
| (better)9.1 | Luxury | 8.3 |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.8 |
| 7.4 | Family | 9.7 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| (better)8.2 | Nightlife | 7.4 |
| (better)7.6 | Quiet | 5.8 |
| (better)8.7 | Wellness | 8.0 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 15 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 12 and Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya leads on 3.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- 6 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 30 min from CUN
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- Outstanding family and waterpark offering.
- All-suite, all-swim-up, all-oceanview concept.
- Strong all-inclusive dining and drink coverage.
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 · Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
- High price point.
- Beach conditions can vary with sargassum.
- Not a quiet or adults-focused resort.
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