Phangan Bayshore ResortvsShiralea Island Resort
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Phangan Bayshore Resort ranks slightly better than Shiralea Backpackers Resort. Phangan Bayshore Resort comes in at 75 with accolades from 3 reviews such as Fodor's, Rough Guide and Lonely Planet.
Phangan Bayshore Resort
141 Moo 6, Haad Rin, Koh Phangan 84280 , Thailand
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This resort is near the action, but away from the crowds. It's one of the island's original resorts, so the layout is spacious rather than cramped." Full review
Rough Guide
"Hat Rin’s first upmarket resort, a well-ordered, slightly institutional place, boasting 80m of beachfront."
Oyster
Budget
"The budget Phangan Bayshore Resort is a prime choice for guests traveling to Haad Rin for its famous Full Moon Parties." Full review
Lonely Planet
"After a much-needed overhaul in 2009, this hotel-style operation has primed itself for the ever-increasing influx of flashpackers in Hat Rin." Full review
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