We came to The Surin for the beach: it is gorgeous, and not less importantly, very private. Rooms are rather basic for a luxury resort, but functional and clean (in any case, it didn't matter much, as we were spending all days at the beach). The restaurants and bar (as well as the pool) could use a refresh, as their style feels very outdated and not luxurious. As a result, we ate our dinner at the hotel only once (and the food was excellent), and went outside for all other evenings. Another highlight of our stay was the fantastic team and a very attentive service (though breakfasts were a bit hectic).