Shambhala Bungalow VillagevsHaadyao Bayview Resort & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Haad Yao Bayview Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Shambhala Bungalow Village. Haad Yao Bayview Resort & Spa is ranked #25 in Koh Phangan with positive reviews from 2 publications such as Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Shambhala Bungalow Village
 Lonely Planet
69 / 10 Moo 4 Nai Wok, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
 Top Choice
 "Rather than bulldozing tired old beachside bungalows, the owners of Shambhala have lovingly restored a batch of huts." 
Haadyao Bayview Resort & Spa
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
57 Moo 8, Koh Phangan, Haad Yao Beach, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Still sparkling after a facelift in 2008, this conglomeration of bungalows and hotel-style accommodation looks like a tropical mirage on Hat Yao’s northern headland." Full review
Budget
 "Haad Yao Bayview Resort & Spa is a value hotel located on the sleepy northwest coast of Koh Phangan." Full review