Scores at a Glance
Galley Bay Resort & SpaOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
9.2
8.0
Food
9.0
7.6
Service
9.0
8.2
Rooms
8.8
8.1
Value
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7.8
Romance
9.4
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
9.0
Overall Score
8.0
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (471)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
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Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
25 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.0
9.0
Food
7.6
9.0
Service
8.2
8.8
Rooms
8.1
8.0
Pools
8.6
–
Value
7.8
–
Family
8.7
9.4
Romance
–
9.3
Quiet
–
8.4
Wellness
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7.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Quiet
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- Full-service spa
- 25 min from ANU
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Adults-only boutique all-inclusive.
- Three-quarter-mile beach and many rooms directly on the sand.
- Strong food and service reputation.
- Included Hobie Cats, kayaks, paddleboards and snorkeling equipment.
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 · Galley Bay Resort & Spa
- Premium dining can carry a supplement.
- Beach conditions can be rough at times.
- One main pool, so pool lovers may want a larger 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.