Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
9.2
8.0
Beach
9.5
8.0
Food
8.7
7.6
Service
9.4
8.2
Rooms
9.3
8.1
Luxury
9.4
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Value
7.4
7.8
Romance
9.5
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.2
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (736)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
60 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.5
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.6
9.4
Service
8.2
9.3
Rooms
8.1
8.3
Pools
8.6
9.4
Luxury
–
7.4
Value
7.8
7.4
Family
8.7
9.5
Romance
–
3.0
Nightlife
–
9.6
Quiet
–
9.3
Adventure
–
8.4
Wellness
–
–
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Yes
Adventure
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
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 · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
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.