Shiralea Island ResortvsAnantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa
Both Shiralea Backpackers Resort and Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas are praised by experts. Overall, Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas scores significantly better than Shiralea Backpackers Resort. Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas has a TripExpert Score of 93 with recommendations from 7 reviews including The Telegraph, Mr & Mrs Smith and Lonely Planet.
Shiralea Island Resort
58/18 Moo 8, Haad Yao, Koh Phangan, Thailand
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"On a broad, grassy bank beneath coconut trees behind the north end of the beach, the spacious, very attractive thatched bungalows here all come with hot water."
Lonely Planet
"Although this batch of...poolside bungalows is not right on the beach (about 100m away), you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on the island." Full review
Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa
5/5 Moo 5, Tong Nai Pan Noi Beach, Ko Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $175/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"On the sunrise side of Koh Phangan, an island near Koh Samui that has a hedonistic reputation from its monthly Full Moon Parties, the Anantara Rasananda Resort and Spa is pure beach resort." Full review
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Towering above a pond of stepping stones, the open-air salas and bamboo massage rooms peek out from a cascade of granite boulders — a unique place to get your toes painted, to be sure.
Rough Guide
Star
"Congenial and chic luxury hideaway, with speedboat transfers from Samui. Accommodation is in 60 spacious, contemporary villas and suites, all with their own plunge pool."
Gayot
"A contemporary take on traditional Thai style creates a soothing mood at this island resort."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"For many guests of Anantara Rasananda boutique hotel, it's not the first time they have been to Koh Phangan." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Anantara Rasananda is as lavish as it gets and constitutes a serious challenge to the island’s budget reputation." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Rasananda represents the future of Ko Pha-Ngan." Full review