Delight ResortvsPhangan Chai Hotel
Both properties are recommended by writers. Overall, Phangan Chai Hotel scores marginally higher than Delight Resort. Phangan Chai Hotel scores 70 with approval from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
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
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.