Scores at a Glance
JOIA Paraíso by IberostarOUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Overall
9.0
8.0
Beach
8.2
8.0
Food
9.3
7.6
Service
9.1
8.2
Rooms
9.0
8.1
Luxury
9.2
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Value
7.8
7.8
Romance
9.2
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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
4.9 (8,068)
Google Rating
4.4 (1,223)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
Yes
Adults Only
No
–
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.2
Beach
8.0
9.3
Food
7.6
9.1
Service
8.2
9.0
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Pools
8.6
9.2
Luxury
–
7.8
Value
7.8
–
Family
8.7
9.2
Romance
–
8.6
Quiet
–
8.8
Wellness
–
8.2
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
–
Yes
Water sports
Yes
–
Kids
Yes
JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 7 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- 35 min from CUN
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Pros · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Excellent food reputation.
- Adults-only luxury positioning.
- Strong butler and concierge product.
- Access to a wider Iberostar Paraíso complex.
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 · JOIA Paraíso by Iberostar
- Beach swimming can be less reliable than at the best Riviera Maya beaches.
- Seasonal sargassum affects the coastline.
- Quiet luxury rather than party energy.
- Some service failures appear in recent negative reviews.
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.