Paul B
Google
Ive been staying next door to Matcha at Kings Garden for years and have always wondered what it would be like so this year was the year to try. It is a nicely (but only partly) refurbished older style hotel that is reminiscent of hotels I've stayed at in Waikiki, Hawaii. I had issues on arrival (not due to hotel, due to an Agoda error) that were rectified over 48 hours but marred the beginning. There were also initial issues with wifi and TV in my room so had to move three times in the lakeside building before finally upgrading to ocean side building - PRO TIP: oceanview is worth extra paying the extra cash for! Rooms are large, well sound proofed, have a nice outlook and contain a great batherrom and shower. The beds are a little on the too hard side of firm - still sleepable but even my love of a firm mattress was tested! The Wifi is farily strong and mostly reliable. All of the staff are kind and helpful. Breakfast is simple-ish and far from fancy but fine - always one Asian dish, standard English breakky type items, an egg station for eggs anyway, toast, some small pastries, salads, cereals, juice, coffee. The grounds are well kept and Matcha is situated on the best part of the beach in Chaweng - but its only a short walk to where most restaurants, bars, cafes and Central Samui shopping centre. Would consider staying again and if you book far enough out you will probably get a room for around the $AUD100 a night fee.