Delight ResortvsLongbay Resort
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Longbay Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Delight Resort. Longbay Resort is ranked #26 in Koh Phangan with accolades from 2 publications like Rough Guide, Frommer's.
Delight Resort
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
140 Haad Rin, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "For very few baht you get a private cottage with doors on two walls that fold open to reveal a wraparound deck." Full review
 "Slap bang in the centre of Hat Rin, friendly Delight offers decent lodging in a Thai-style building that comes with subtle designer details." 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