Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiSecrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Overall
9.0
9.3
Beach
8.8
9.4
Food
8.8
8.8
Service
9.1
9.1
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Luxury
9.1
·
Value
8.0
·
Romance
8.9
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.6 (2,047)
Google Rating
4.7 (4,915)
From $166
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
Yes
–
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
15 min
Airport Transfer
75 min
All Scores
8.8
Beach
9.4
8.8
Food
8.8
9.1
Service
9.1
9.0
Rooms
9.0
9.0
Pools
9.0
9.1
Luxury
–
8.0
Value
–
7.4
Family
–
8.9
Romance
9.5
8.2
Nightlife
–
7.6
Quiet
8.7
8.7
Wellness
8.6
7.8
Remote work
–
Vibes
Yes
Romance
Yes
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
–
Centara Reserve Samui
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 15 min from USM
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 3 pools
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 75 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 · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Exceptional swimmable beach and snorkeling.
- Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury model.
- No-reservation à la carte dining.
- Strong romance and relaxed service reputation.
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 · Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
- Not a hard-party resort.
- Preferred Club value depends on rate spread.
- Restaurant wait/check-in process can occasionally frustrate guests.
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