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OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortvsPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
Five-Star·★ 4.4
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Five-Star·★ 4.7

Scores at a Glance

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
Overall
8.0
8.8
Beach
8.0
8.7
Food
7.6
8.6
Service
8.2
9.0
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Luxury
·
8.7
Value
7.8
8.2
Romance
·
8.6
Scores out of 10 · higher is better

Quick Stats

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
8.0Overall Score8.8 (better)
5-starStar Rating5-star
4.4 (1,293)Google Rating4.7 (5,935) (better)
(better)From $29Price / Night (pp)From $172
NoAdults OnlyNo
ListedKids' ClubListed
Near coastBeachfrontNear coast
Mid-sizeResort SizeMid-size
(better)30 minAirport Transfer60 min

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed: 4–12. Official Coral Kids Club is open daily for ages 4–12; no dedicated teen club was verified. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Kids' club & childcare
Kids’ club listed. Kids club and supervised childcare are evidenced by Marriott/Expedia/TripAdvisor, while supervised childcare is chargeable. Confirm supervision and drop-off rules.
Room service
Unverified
Dining reservations
Restaurant reservation rules are unverified; confirm before booking.
Single accommodation capacity
Capacity unverified; confirm the exact category before booking.
See supplier details at Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort

Highlights

  • 5 pools
  • Full-service spa
  • 30 min from USM

Why choose it

  • 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.

Keep in mind

  • 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.

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach

Highlights

  • 3 pools
  • 5 places to eat
  • Full-service spa
  • Swim-up suites
  • 60 min from HKT

Why choose it

  • Official optional all-inclusive package
  • Private beach with house reef
  • Three pools and kids club
  • 414 rooms and broad dining/bar footprint

Keep in mind

  • Not default all-inclusive
  • Beach entry is reef/tide dependent
  • Secluded from Patong
  • Package inclusions need rate-level confirmation

All Scores

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
8.0Beach8.7 (better)
7.6Food8.6 (better)
8.2Service9.0 (better)
8.1Rooms8.8 (better)
8.6Pools9.0 (better)
–Luxury8.7
7.8Value8.2 (better)
8.7Family8.9 (better)
–Romance8.6
–Quiet8.3
(better)8.0Remote work7.8

Of the 12 measures we call, OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort leads on 3 and Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach leads on 9.

Vibes

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
–RomanceYes
–QuietYes

Activities

OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortMeasurePhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
YesSpaYes
YesWater sportsYes
YesKidsYes
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