SamuiParadiseChaweng nexttime will stay here again

Checking in:- We arrived on Saturday evening after dark. Upon arrival the lobby appeared small and unappealing without the typical tropical hotel buzz that I've come to expect, and my first feeling was that I'd booked the wrong sort of place. Whilst checking in, they did bring a welcome drink but I felt it could have been a bit more fresh.
I had called a few days earlier to re-confirm my booking in person and was told we had chalets next to the pool, however when checking in I discovered that they weren't actually next to the pool (in hindsight this was probably better as the pool villas may not have been so private).
Rooms:- We booked the Grand Deluxe rooms. They are fairly spacious but a bit dark as they are constructed entirely of wood with tiled roofs. The wardrobe and safe are in the bathroom; there is no bathtub (only shower) and the shower heat was difficult to control (too hot or too cold). The main bed is very comfortable but if you have an additional bed it does become a bit awkward and we kept banging our feet and knees on various corners and sharp edges! minibar is fairly well stocked and TV channels are limited. The verandah is great - very big and well covered - and each room has a foot bath and shower outside to wash of your feet. Unfortunately there are gaps in the door and floorboards and no mosquito nets, so I was initially very worried we were going to be eaten alive, however if you have the air con cold enough there don't seem to be too many mozzies. Also they give you a complimentary mozzie spray which lasted us for a week and worked very well.
Restaurant:- We ate dinner in the beach restaurant on the first night. I wasn't very impressed initially as it seemed a bit untidy and we were the only ones in the restaurant. However, I think my impressions were already tainted by the first impression of the reception and rooms.