Coco Garden ResortvsLongbay Resort
Both Coco Garden Resort and Longbay Resort are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Longbay Resort scores marginally better than Coco Garden Resort. Longbay Resort has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 2 reviewers such as Frommer's, Rough Guide.
Coco Garden Resort
 Lonely Planet
100/7 Moo 1, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $17/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Beach
 - Baggage storage
 
 "The best budget spot along the southern coast, Coco Garden one-ups the nearby resorts with well-manicured grounds and sparkling bungalows that are almost pathologically clean." Full review
Longbay Resort
 Frommer's
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
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
 
 "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.
 "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." 
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