Scores at a Glance
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortSandals Dunn's River
Overall
8.0
8.9
Beach
8.0
8.8
Food
7.6
8.7
Service
8.2
8.7
Rooms
8.1
9.0
Value
7.8
7.9
Romance
·
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
8.9
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,223)
Google Rating
4.8 (1,548)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $400
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
30 min
Airport Transfer
30 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
8.8
7.6
Food
8.7
8.2
Service
8.7
8.1
Rooms
9.0
8.6
Pools
9.1
7.8
Value
7.9
8.7
Family
–
–
Romance
9.3
–
Nightlife
8.3
8.0
Remote work
8.0
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
–
Nightlife
Yes
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Sandals Dunn's River
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 5 pools
- 12 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Butler service
- Swim-up suites
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Recently renovated and reopened Sandals resort.
- Adults-only couples-focused setting.
- Strong restaurant and bar inventory.
- Excellent pool and room-category variety.
- Access to nearby Sandals Ochi amenities.
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 · Sandals Dunn's River
- Transfer from MBJ or KIN is much longer than from OCJ.
- Some guest feedback reports crowding or noise in busier periods.
- Food feedback is positive overall but more variable than official positioning suggests.
- Premium suite categories are expensive.