Beyond Samui

So, the hotel is ok. However, I think they indulge in some false advertising to get people to stay there. A few points of note - (1)"Beach side" does not mean beach front or even a beach view. (2)They say they're in Chaweng, but they're really in Chaweng Noi which is about a mile or so from Chaweng center. Their internet (even the one you have to pay for to get access in your room) is sub-par. The breakfast buffet was decent and staff were nice, but it didn't quite make up for the lack of convenient location.

We stayed at the Kandaburi, Koh Samui for 3 nights. Overall it was a pleasant and relaxing stay. First the positives: big hotel located on Chaweng Beach, nice swimming pool, good breakfast spread, huge rooms and bathroom (almost like a second room). The area around the main swimming pool next to the beach is really nice!! On the negatives - as we checked in, we realized that the room allocated to us was on the other side of the road. Turns out the hotel has 2 sections, one which is on the beach and the other on opposite side of the road. Now while we'd expected to be a little away from the beach/ pool as we'd booked a standard room, didn't expect it to be on the other side of the road itself :) The location is a 10 minute walk from the Chaweng Market Area so isn't all that centrally located if you plan to hit the many-many eateries and watering holes in town (my fault really, should have researched more on the location - and they do have a 'drop only' service running thrice a day). Strangely, the hotel does not provide any tooth-paste weren't carrying any, which sort of bummed me because that's like standard in all hotels I've ever stayed in. Plus no wi-fi in the room and generally poor connectivity around the pool area as well. We only had one meal at the hotel and tried some of their cocktails which were really good. It's not at all a bad hotel, but there is definitely some room for improvement.

Hotel was amazing. upgraded to suite which was lovely surprise. Rooms spacious and comfortable with great location at beach. Lovely places to eat and drink on beach nearby. Would recommend this hotel and would love to go back. Staff friendly and helpful - special call out to housekeeping and security who always helped us with crossing road and stopping taxis - lovely touch. Def pay extra for beachside if you can afford it is worth it however this doesn't mean a sea view which was my only disappointment

We stayed at this hotel for three nights at the end of our Thailand holiday. We had a great stay. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel backs onto a quiet section of Chaweng beach. Just a short taxi ride to the centre of Chaweng (about a 10 minute walk if not feeling lazy). Food from the restaurant was good. Our only complaint was that the see through curtain door to the bathroom was a little uncomfortable. We were also told that free wifi only existed in the pool area and had to be payed for in our rooms.

Great location and near all the facilities and beach

You need to be fit to take on all the stairs - yes there is an elevator but it wasn't working and you still have stairs on the beach side just to get into the foyer. The beds are hard as rocks. The staff on the hillside are not friendly at all (cause they are on the hillside?) there is no pool service on the hillside and the bar closes at about 3 so you can not sit around the pool enjoying a drink late in the afternoon or evening. Very limited sun chairs on the beach side looking out to the beach and the beach is minimal (none at all if the tide comes in - which it did for 5 days on our stay). The pool on the beach side is really nice. The hillside is really quite. The rooms on the hillside are large and very clean and the block out blinds work perfectly. If the staff were friendlier you could overlook some of the other things but it was like the guests were just an inconvenience to them.

Initially we were very disappointed for the 1st night as hillside rooms are old & in need of updating & refurbishment . Also lot of mosquitoes and my daughter's legs were full of mosquito bites . Next day we spoke to reception and Kanda & their entire helpful ever - smiling staff more than made up for it by offering us a very nice beachside room & we loved the rest of the stay ! The breakfast could stay open till 10.30 or 11 - as we are on vacation & thus , at leisure would be nice !

unfortunately, we had only 3 sunny days during our stay but we had the opportunity to enjoy our stay. Easy to get to the city center (10 minutes ride at 50 bath per person in tuk tuk that you can take in front of the hotel). Decent swimming pool and good breakfast (included). You are are sensitive to mosquito bites take your repellent and also ask for spray. TV could have more options for children but wi-fi access is good. Stay on beack side. There are good restaurants at walking distance.

It was so Execellent.

With about 30 friends to help cellebrate the occation, we couldn't be more happy we chose the Samui Kandaburi Resort. From the Aussie Manager John to his wonderful staff everything went like clockwork, AMAZING! Most guests stayed for about 5-6 days. Not one hickup ! Would recommend Samui Kandaburi Resort for family or couples. Great value for money in 5 star Resort. Close to very good cheap Restaurants & Massage. With easy access to the busy shopping strip.