Scores at a Glance
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach ResortSecrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Overall
8.0
9.3
Beach
8.0
9.1
Food
7.6
8.8
Service
8.2
9.4
Rooms
8.1
8.8
Luxury
·
9.2
Value
7.8
8.4
Romance
·
9.5
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.0
Overall Score
9.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (1,223)
Google Rating
4.6 (429)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $292
No
Adults Only
Yes
Yes
Kids' Club
–
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
30 min
Airport Transfer
15 min
All Scores
8.0
Beach
9.1
7.6
Food
8.8
8.2
Service
9.4
8.1
Rooms
8.8
8.6
Pools
8.9
–
Luxury
9.2
7.8
Value
8.4
8.7
Family
–
–
Romance
9.5
–
Nightlife
7.7
–
Quiet
8.8
–
Adventure
8.4
–
Wellness
8.9
8.0
Remote work
8.1
Vibes
–
Romance
Yes
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
–
–
Golf
Yes
OUTRIGGER Koh Samui Beach Resort
- 5 pools
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from USM
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Private white-sand beach
- Unlimited spa access
- 8 specialty restaurants
- Swim-out 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 · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Excellent service and romance fit.
- Beautiful Juanillo Beach setting when seaweed conditions are favorable.
- Strong Preferred Club pool and beach experience.
- Broad dining and bar program in a quiet adults-only environment.
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 · Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- Preferred Club can be expensive relative to the base product.
- Some rooms feel less modern than newer Hyatt Zilara-style competitors.
- Sargassum can reduce water clarity during affected periods.
- Nightlife is relaxed rather than high-energy.