Scores at a Glance
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortParadisus Gran Canaria
Overall
8.0
8.8
Beach
8.0
8.5
Food
7.6
8.8
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Luxury
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8.8
Value
7.8
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.8
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,223)
Google Rating
4.7 (1,746)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.5
7.6
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
8.7
8.1
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
8.7
–
Luxury
8.8
7.8
Value
–
8.7
Family
8.6
–
Wellness
8.4
8.0
Remote work
–
Vibes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
Yes
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Paradisus Gran Canaria
- 3 pools
- 8 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
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.
Pros · Paradisus Gran Canaria
- Beachfront all-inclusive in Spain.
- Strong food quality and restaurant range.
- Fresh renovated room product.
- Good fit for families and couples.
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.
Cons · Paradisus Gran Canaria
- Restaurant reservations can be frustrating.
- The Reserve benefits matter, so standard rooms may feel less premium.
- Atlantic surf can make swimming variable.
- Not an adults-only resort unless booking The Reserve experience.