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Shiralea Island ResortvsPhangan Chai Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Phangan Chai Hotel scores marginally better than Shiralea Backpackers Resort. Phangan Chai Hotel comes in at 70 with endorsements from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Shiralea Island Resort
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
58/18 Moo 8, Haad Yao, Koh Phangan, Thailand
From $21/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
"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."
"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
Phangan Chai Hotel
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
44/65 Moo 1, Thongsala, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
"If you really need to stay in Thong Sala, head for this incongruous white high-rise overshadowing the piers."
"Think ‘Soviet tenement meets tropical holiday’...at the Thong Sala pier. ... The convenient location is the hotel’s best feature."
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You’ll need some cab fare to find a swimmable beach.