Name: Centara Reserve Samui
Address: Ko Samui, TH
Price range: From $659

Centara Reserve Samui, Ko SamuiCentara Reserve Samui in Ko Samui, Thailand has a corrected score of 4.2 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 58 hotels we score in Ko Samui. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.2. Rooms from about $659 a night (cached, not a live quote).Centara Reserve Samui is a five-star resort situated at the quiet end of Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui. The property consists of 184 rooms, pool suites, and beachfront villas, each featuring private balconies or terraces. Guests can access three outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa, a gym, and various dining venues set within tropical gardens. The resort caters to couples and families, offering activities such as kayaking and proximity to local nightlife. While the setting is peaceful, some guests have reported occasional noise disturbances and maintenance issues. The hotel underwent a renovation in 2021 to update its interior design.What stands out

Spacious rooms and villas

Quiet Chaweng beach location

Multiple outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa and gym

Watch out for

Occasional noise issues

Possible maintenance problems

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