Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiPestana Blue Alvor Beach
Overall
9.0
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.5
Food
8.8
8.0
Service
9.1
8.4
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.2
Romance
8.9
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.5 (5,438) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $108 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 50 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.5 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.4 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.1 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.8 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.7 (better) |
| 8.9 | Romance | – |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 11 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 8 and Pestana Blue Alvor Beach leads on 3.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Pestana Blue Alvor Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 50 min from FAO
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- True all-inclusive
- Seafront Algarve setting
- Multiple pools
- Kids club
- Walkable to Alvor
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 · Pestana Blue Alvor Beach
- Food can be inconsistent
- Room-category details need manual refresh
- Atlantic surf conditions vary
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