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Shiralea Island Resort vs Phangan Chai Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Phangan Chai Hotel scores marginally better than Shiralea Backpackers Resort. Phangan Chai Hotel comes in at 70 with endorsements from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Shiralea Island Resort
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
58/18 Moo 8, Haad Yao, Koh Phangan, Thailand
From $21 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"On a broad, grassy bank beneath coconut trees behind the north end of the beach, the spacious, very attractive thatched bungalows here all come with hot water."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Although this batch of...poolside bungalows is not right on the beach (about 100m away), you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better deal on the island."
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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
Rough Guide
"If you really need to stay in Thong Sala, head for this incongruous white high-rise overshadowing the piers."
Lonely Planet
"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.
