Longbay ResortvsDolphin Bungalows
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Dolphin Bungalows scores slightly better than Longbay Resort. Dolphin Bungalows is ranked #11 in Koh Phangan with accolades from 4 reviewers like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Longbay Resort
58 / 5 Moo 8, Haad Yao Beach, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This great family resort sits in the middle of Had Yao beach; its free-form pool has been designed so that there's a children's area, too." Full review
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Families should ask for an extra bed or try the VIP suite that has more space.
Rough Guide
"Hat Yao’s nicest upmarket spot boasts a long stretch of beach and spacious gardens towards the north end of the bay. Choose between small but smart bungalows and a range of large cottages."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Longbay Resort is a boutique mid-range property located along Koh Phangan's peaceful northwest coast, on the white sands of Haad Yao Bay." Full review
Dolphin Bungalows
Thong Nai Pan Yai, Ko Phangan, Thailand
From $0/night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Private balcony
Lonely Planet
"This hidden retreat gives yuppie travellers a chance to rough it in style, while granola-types will soak up every inch of the laid-back charm."
DK Eyewitness
"Regular guests swear that the Dolphin, beautifully set in a large tropical beachside garden, is paradise and that its wooden huts, simply furnished with beds and mosquito nets, are just perfect."
Rough Guide
Star
"Popular, tranquil spot, overgrown with lush vegetation and with lots of comfortable salas and hammocks to recline in."
Fodor's
"These are the perfect beach bungalows, built entirely of wood with shuttered windows and hammocks slung on the decks." Full review