Mandalai HotelvsLongbay Resort
Mandalai Hotel and Longbay Resort are both rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Longbay Resort scores slightly better than Mandalai Hotel. Longbay Resort is ranked #24 in Koh Phangan with accolades from 2 sources such as Rough Guide, Frommer's.
Mandalai Hotel
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
61/1 Moo 7 Chaloklum Road, Koh Phangan 84280, Thailand
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Cool, modern, clean, and right on the beach outside a small fishing village, this boutique hotel offers a wide variety of activities including elephant trekking and fishing trips." 
 "Like an ash-white Riyadh from a distant Arabian land, this small boutique hotel quietly towers over the surrounding shantytown of fishermen’s huts." 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