Scores at a Glance
Centara Reserve SamuiTUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
Overall
9.0
8.7
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.8
8.4
Service
9.1
8.9
Rooms
9.0
8.7
Luxury
9.1
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Value
8.0
8.1
Romance
8.9
8.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)9.0 | Overall Score | 8.7 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.6 (2,079) | Google Rating | 4.8 (3,882) (better) |
| From $166 | Price / Night (pp) | From $111 (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 | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.8 | Food | 8.4 |
| (better)9.1 | Service | 8.9 |
| (better)9.0 | Rooms | 8.7 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.6 |
| 9.1 | Luxury | – |
| 8.0 | Value | 8.1 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 8.3 (better) |
| (better)8.9 | Romance | 8.5 |
| 8.2 | Nightlife | – |
| 7.6 | Quiet | – |
| 8.7 | Wellness | – |
| 7.8 | Remote work | – |
Of the 12 measures we call, Centara Reserve Samui leads on 8 and TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar leads on 4.
Vibes
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Lively | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Centara Reserve Samui | Measure | TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| 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
TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 50 min from ZNZ
Pros · Centara Reserve Samui
- Official meal-plan evidence
- Luxury Chaweng Beach setting
- Excellent rooms and pool options
- Walkable dining and nightlife
Pros · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Five restaurants
- Three pools
- Direct beach setting
- Good service feedback
- Minibar included on all-inclusive
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 · TUI BLUE Bahari Zanzibar
- Tide-dependent swimming
- Some dining and drinks extra
- Airport transfer extra
- Beach vendors may be persistent
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