Overview
The Centara Reserve Samui is a luxury resort in Koh Samui that combines a family-friendly atmosphere with a romantic setting perfect for couples.
Situated just steps away from the stunning Chaweng Beach, this resort is one of the island...
The Centara Reserve Samui is a luxury resort in Koh Samui that combines a family-friendly atmosphere with a romantic setting perfect for couples.
Situated just steps away from the stunning Chaweng Beach, this resort is one of the island’s top holiday spots. With its colonial design, and excellent range of facilities, a stay at this 5-star haven will ensure your time on Koh Samui is unforgettable.
Renowned for its high culinary standards, this resort offers a diverse mix of cuisine, as well as an excellent selection of bars to choose from.
Each of the delightful rooms, pool suites and beachfront pool villas boast ocean-facing positions, plus stylish décor.
The Centara Reserve Samui, whilst managing to create a peaceful sanctuary in its own right, is right in the centre of things too. Situated near Chaweng Town, you have the benefit of having direct access to a powdery white beach as well as being near to the bustling nightlife of the town.
How far is the nearest beach?
Centara Reserve Samui is directly located on the beautiful 7km Chaweng Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Distance from resort centre
The resort enjoys a peaceful location in Chaweng, with a small selection of restaurants within walking distance. Lively Chaweng Road, where you’ll find buzzing nightlife and an irresistible night market, is also easily accessible via a pleasant beach stroll of around 1km. Koh Samui’s famous Big Buddha is a must see during your stay, just 15 minutes away from Centara Reserve Samui. This is also the perfect location for lovers of diving and snorkelling.
Distance from airport
Samui International Airport is approximately 5km away from Centara Reserve Samui.
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Pools
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Restaurant
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Bar
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Gym
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Beach
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Spa
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Wifi
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Kids Club
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For Families
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4.6
Google reviews (1684)
Simone Bellati
We spent two wonderful weeks as a couple at Centara Reserve Samui.
We were particularly impressed with the immaculate property – everything from the pool to the beach was perfect. The location is breathtaking and unique, and the beautifully landscaped gardens truly impressed us. We especially appreciated that complimentary drinking water was always available.
The staff were very friendly and consistently helpful, and we always felt well taken care of. The hotel's chat system worked wonderfully, allowing us to quickly communicate our needs.
Our modern hotel room was excellent, with the shower and bed being our favorite features. However, we found that there were too few closets and storage spaces for clothes and personal items.
Breakfast was pleasant but somewhat limited; for our taste, there was not enough variety in jams, fruits, and cold cuts. For instance, the pineapple could have been better prepared by removing the core. Nevertheless, we always found something that we enjoyed.
The poolside dining was good.
The gym is well-equipped; however, during our visit, the treadmills repeatedly malfunctioned and stopped mid-run. Despite several reports of the problem, it was only resolved much later.
With a few minor adjustments, the hotel could more fully live up to its five-star standards.
Overall, our stay was very relaxing and enjoyable, and we had a wonderful holiday at this remarkable hotel.
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8/10
We are a couple who would like a peaceful vacation.
We had a great time in centara, spending most of the time at the adult only infinity pool which was beautiful.
Yes, hotel is absolutely beautiful. Rooms are great & luxury.
Service is just great – everything you asked happened at once.
Gym is maybe the best i saw in hotel: big and well equipped.
but it's just not worth it as its way over priced.
Disliked · EXTREMELY over priced & terrible value for money.
For a 5 star hotel rated 9.4 and over 400$ per night We had high expectations that didn't met.
To me, it feels this hotel fails especially at 3 major things:
value for money, crowded, mediocre quality breakfast.
- Too crowded & too noisy for a luxury hotel
It feels like hotel have around 300 rooms.
This hotel can get busy and too noisy as there are many families with young kids & babies.
Maybe great for families, less for couples.
- Breakfast: 6/10. A big disappointment
Good coffee.
Amazing diversity - but what about quality?
Bacon are over cooked, eggs (of all kinds) just not good enough.
Many fruit juices, but artificial taste, while they can definitely do better.
Me and my wife stayed here with another couple - there was not even ONE dish we all could say was really good.
- Location
It seems like the main attraction at night happens at Ark bar- which was too far to walk, so you have to take taxi.
Elizaveta Lvova
Relaxing, Delicious, and Exceptional Service
We had an amazing 11-night stay at Centara Reserve Samui. The location is perfect—a quiet, beautiful beach, yet close to everything you need. The resort is stunning, with lush greenery and well-maintained grounds.
Our Luxury Ocean King Room was spacious enough, though the hotel is a bit dated—but this didn’t affect our stay. Early check-in after a 17-hour flight was a huge plus, and they also accommodated a late check-out due to our evening flight, which was much appreciated!
Service is outstanding! The staff are incredibly attentive, always anticipating your needs. A small issue at Salt Society (slow cocktails) was handled immediately, with management covering our bill—huge thanks to Aey (manager at Salt Society) for her fantastic service.
Food & drinks were a highlight! Almost everything at Salt Society, The Terrace, and San Ga was delicious, with surprisingly high-quality cocktails—some of the best we’ve had at a 5-star resort. Must-try: Passion Fruit Apple (gin-based), Wagyu Burger, Lobster, and Sunday Brunch at Salt Society.
Prices? Fair for a high-end resort. Yes, cheaper options exist outside, but the quality and service here are worth it.
Would we return? Absolutely!
Michael Yusiw
This hotel was just flawless. From the wonderful staff , to the perfect location and outstanding overall service. It was hard to decide whether we swan in the sea or one of the amazing pools. The food at the restaurants was delicious. A big thank you to Neil ( the GM ) who made our honeymoon even more memorable. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this superb hotel to our friends and family.
Ruta Dave
It’s our first time in Koh Sumai, after researching Centara was our choice due to location and reviews. Mini bar is replenished everyday without the charge. We are disappointed with the room, there is no room to seat, just the bed. There is no place to unpacked and organize your clothes as it’s only open small space to hang your clothes in front of the sink. After paying more than $3500 for 4 nights we expected little better rooms. This resort is great for families not couples.
Gym is well equipped but little dusty floors near the walls. Steam room and showers are not upto the par. We have an ocean front room which is great to hear the soothing sounds.
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