Head to head
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin BeachvsSheraton Samui Resort
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Scores at a Glance
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin BeachSheraton Samui Resort
Overall
8.8
8.1
Beach
8.7
8.4
Food
8.6
7.8
Service
9.0
8.5
Rooms
8.8
7.6
Luxury
8.7
·
Value
8.2
7.4
Romance
8.6
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach | Measure | Sheraton Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Overall Score | 8.1 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| (better)4.7 (5,635) | Google Rating | 4.3 (1,101) |
| From $162 | Price / Night (pp) | From $68 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| Yes | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 15 min (better) |
All Scores
| Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach | Measure | Sheraton Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.7 | Beach | 8.4 |
| (better)8.6 | Food | 7.8 |
| (better)9.0 | Service | 8.5 |
| (better)8.8 | Rooms | 7.6 |
| (better)9.0 | Pools | 8.4 |
| 8.7 | Luxury | – |
| (better)8.2 | Value | 7.4 |
| (better)8.9 | Family | 8.4 |
| 8.6 | Romance | – |
| (better)8.3 | Quiet | 7.8 |
| 7.8 | Remote work | 8.2 (better) |
Of the 13 measures we call, Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach leads on 10 and Sheraton Samui Resort leads on 3.
Vibes
| Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach | Measure | Sheraton Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach | Measure | Sheraton Samui Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach
- 3 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Swim-up suites
- 60 min from HKT
Sheraton Samui Resort
- 2 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 15 min from USM
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
Pros · Sheraton Samui Resort
- Optional all-inclusive rates
- Beachfront on Chaweng Noi
- Kids club and children's pool
- Two pools
- Strong Wi-Fi and business amenities
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
Cons · Sheraton Samui Resort
- All-inclusive terms need manual confirmation
- Some dated room feedback
- Not walkable to central Chaweng nightlife
- Airport shuttle costs extra
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