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The Sanctuary ThailandvsMac's Bay Resort
Both The Sanctuary Thailand and Mac's Bay Resort are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, The Sanctuary Thailand scores significantly higher than Mac's Bay Resort. The Sanctuary Thailand has a TripExpert Score of 83 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
The Sanctuary Thailand
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Oyster
Had Tien Bay, Koh Phangan, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If you’re looking for Alex Garland’s mythical beach, this is about as close as it gets."
DK Eyewitness "Yoga, massage, meditation, fasting, and colonic irrigation are all offered here, although some guests come here just to escape from the parties and bustle that Ko Phangan is renowned for."
Rough Guide "The main operation on Hat Thian offers a huge range of basic and luxury en-suite bungalows and
family houses, as well as dorm accommodation (B200–
300), kayaking and good vegetarian..."
OysterMid-Range
"The Sanctuary Island Resort is dedicated to wellness, and offers several packages and programs that incorporate yoga, detox cleansing and fasting, natural-healing therapies, and meditation." Full review
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To encourage guest interaction, the resort requests that guests refrain from using electronic devices during dinner and throughout the evening.
Mac's Bay Resort
Frommer's Lonely Planet
64/5 Moo 2, Baan Tai, Koh Phangan 84320, Thailand
From $44/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's "It's hard for this simple little hideaway to compete with the growing array of better presented and more fashionable resorts along the beach, but its rates are competitive." Full review
Lonely Planet "Home to the Black Moon Party (another lunar excuse for Ko Pha-Ngan to go wild), Mac Bay is a sandy slice of Ban Khai where even the cheaper bungalows are spic and span." Full review
