Shiralea Island ResortvsMandalai Hotel
Shiralea Backpackers Resort and Mandalai Hotel are both highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Mandalai Hotel scores marginally higher than Shiralea Backpackers Resort. Mandalai Hotel ranks #28 in Koh Phangan with positive reviews from 2 publications including DK Eyewitness, 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
Mandalai Hotel
61/1 Moo 7 Chaloklum Road, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"Cool, modern, clean, and right on the beach outside a small fishing village, this boutique hotel offers a wide variety of activities including elephant trekking and fishing trips."
Lonely Planet
"Like an ash-white Riyadh from a distant Arabian land, this small boutique hotel quietly towers over the surrounding shantytown of fishermen’s huts." Full review