Originally Posted by
flyingmusicianlax
The beach is great. If you go to the north side (right side as you face the water), you can easily get into the water. My wife is currently sitting in a hammock over the water. It's perfect. I don't think the beach is too small. There are plenty of loungers, hammocks, and cabanas. I have no doubt that if, somehow, there were too many people on the beach that the CKS would supply more loungers. Plus the view. What more do you need? Honestly, because the beach is small, it feels very private. I hate those giant beaches that are crowded with a million guests anyway (I'm looking at you, Ka'anapali).
Thanks for the review. I agree with some of what you wrote, but regarding the beach I am surprised you find it great, and even bolded. Great relative to where except Hawaii? For Koh Samui specifically, I cannot imagine that the beach at Conrad would be considered a strong point relative to Conrad's competitors. For hotels in this price range, the beach at Vana Belle (Luxury Collection) is far superior to Conrad and I would also pick W and Banyan Tree ahead of Conrad despite their own beaches not being that fantastic to begin with.
In fact Conrad was aware of its subpar beach (by local standards) such that they used to offer a shuttle boat to bring guests to an offsite beach to compensate for their weakness. I don't know if that boat is still available.