Scores at a Glance
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu VillasOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
8.8
8.0
Beach
9.3
8.0
Food
8.7
7.6
Service
8.8
8.2
Rooms
8.9
8.1
Value
8.5
7.8
Romance
9.1
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.8
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.8 (2,154)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Oceanfront
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.3
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.6
8.8
Service
8.2
8.9
Rooms
8.1
8.0
Pools
8.6
8.5
Value
7.8
8.8
Family
8.7
9.1
Romance
–
8.2
Nightlife
–
8.4
Quiet
–
9.2
Adventure
–
8.2
Wellness
–
6.5
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
Yes
Lively
–
Activities
Yes
Diving
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Finolhu Villas overwater experience
- PADI 5-star dive center
- Trapeze and circus school
- Eco-snorkeling excursions
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Strong true all-inclusive framework.
- Excellent Maldives lagoon and snorkeling setting.
- Family and teen programming at Kani.
- Luxury privacy at Finolhu Villas.
Pros · OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- Official beachfront Lamai Beach location.
- Five pools and children's water slide.
- Kids club for ages 4–12.
- Free Wi-Fi and club-level options.
Cons · Club Med Kani & The Finolhu Villas
- Kani can feel social and louder near the main hub.
- Finolhu costs substantially more.
- Scuba and some specialist watersports are extra.
- Not a dedicated remote-work resort.
Cons · OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- All-inclusive terms are not clearly official or default.
- Smaller dining footprint than a true AI resort.
- Beach and seaweed conditions can vary by tide and season.