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OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortvsPhuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
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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 Resort | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Overall Score | 8.8 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.4 (1,250) | Google Rating | 4.7 (5,635) (better) |
| (better)From $35 | Price / Night (pp) | From $162 |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| (better)30 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | Beach | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.6 | Food | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.2 | Service | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.1 | Rooms | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 9.0 (better) |
| – | Luxury | 8.7 |
| 7.8 | Value | 8.2 (better) |
| 8.7 | Family | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Romance | 8.6 |
| – | Quiet | 8.3 |
| (better)8.0 | Remote work | 7.8 |
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 Resort | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| – | Romance | Yes |
| – | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort | Measure | Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 60 min from HKT
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 · Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- Official optional all-inclusive package
- Private beach with house reef
- Three pools and kids club
- 414 rooms and broad dining/bar footprint
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 · Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- Not default all-inclusive
- Beach entry is reef/tide dependent
- Secluded from Patong
- Package inclusions need rate-level confirmation
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