Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiPunta Cana Princess
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
8.8
8.6
Food
8.8
7.0
Service
9.1
7.8
Rooms
9.0
7.1
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
7.8
Romance
8.9
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,071) | Google Rating | 4.7 (12,411) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $79 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)15 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min |
All Scores
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 7.0 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 7.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 7.1 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.1 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.0 | Value | 7.8 |
| 7.4 | Family | – |
| (better)8.9 | Romance | 8.6 |
| (better)8.2 | Nightlife | 7.2 |
| 7.6 | Quiet | 8.0 (better) |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| (better)7.8 | Remote work | 6.2 |
| – | Accessibility | 6.5 |
Of the 14 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 11 and Punta Cana Princess leads on 3.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | Punta Cana Princess |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Nightlife | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | – |
| – | Golf | Yes |
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Punta Cana Princess
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 1 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from PUJ
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · Punta Cana Princess
- Direct beachfront location on Bávaro Beach.
- Adults-only 18+ positioning with a compact, easy-to-navigate layout.
- Five restaurants, swim-up bar, beach bar, spa, tennis, water sports, and casino shuttle access.
- Access to Caribe Deluxe Princess and Tropical Deluxe Princess expands available facilities.
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 · Punta Cana Princess
- Rooms are commonly described as dated or in need of refurbishment.
- Food feedback is inconsistent, especially around buffet quality.
- Wi-Fi is mixed: official free basic Wi-Fi is available, but guest sources report reliability issues.
- Nightlife is limited on-site; the disco is accessed through Avalon Casino rather than inside the hotel.
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