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This is my first time holidaying in Koh Lipe. This beach hotel resort is the perfect getaway from the modern and busy urban life that I have experienced daily.The proximity of the beach to our room is ideal for a good morning and evening stroll along the beach to soak in the sunrise and sunset view. The hotel staff were wonderful and great they helped me arranged a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend during my 2nd night in the hotel. It was a wonderful experience for the both of us, if I ever come visiting to Koh Lipe again, Idyllic Concept Resort will definitely be my number one choice.

First of all, there are 3 main beaches on the island and Serendipity is on the best one: Sunrise beach. It's at the far end and has a charming secluded beach area in front of it. Combined with the 'in the hillside' design of the suites you get a very serene isolated experience. It's very calming. The downside with any kind of isolation is that it makes getting to main attractions a bit of a pain. Getting to the main hub of restaurants is a bit of a walk and even getting to the beach from your room can be 100+ step stair case so don't forget anything. This isn't a walk out your door onto the beach but then again, there is no one walking in front of your suite either like beachfront ones do.

hard to fault this place. the location is the best on the island and the views are simply fantastic.if you stay at the hotel to eat, then the food is very good, but their is a lot more to choose from on walking street. surprised that most of the tourists were thai's but then we were there in low season. snorklelling around the island in a long tail boat is a great experience. as good a beach as i have ever seen. walking street was very quiet but i can see why it's popular in high season. there is a pick up from there back to the hotel at 9pm so make sure to catch that or book a taxi as it's not a good walk back up the jungle path to the hotel.we stayed here for 3 nights and moved on to pattaya beach which is far more lively on what is a very quiet island. this is the best place to stay and it's well worth the extra money. make sure to pre- book with agoda.

Every place in Koh Lipe is "overpriced", so when reading Lipe hotel reviews I suggest ignoring this frequent comment and just understand that prices are high here due to supply and demand. We've been to Lipe twice and stayed at 3 resorts, this one is our favourite. It has a pleasant layout, nice clean wooden rooms with A/C and a friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast is not bad (not great, but better than other places we stayed, fresh eggs, some bacon, toast, fruit etc), and the food overall is pretty good and not too expensive. Some things to be aware of, the bathrooms on each room are not fully enclosed, private but open air, so some mosquito coils come in handy. There is a 350m walk to the walking street, and at night a flashlight is a must. When the tide switches there is a current running parallel to the beach. This is not a big problem at all, but if you've gone out for snorkel and are trying to swim back, you might need to come ashore a little further down the beach than you entered rather than fight against the current. Fins are helpful. This hotel is on Sunrise beach, it's quieter than Pattaya beach, and we preferred it.

I found some crazy reviews before this booking. Please read my review if you have some concerns about the resort and island. Those negative reviews are unacceptable from my perspective. I feel very sorry who had hard times in this place and resort. Do not go to Koh Lipe Island if you have problems with nature. Mosquitos, flyers everywhere on the island. Island is very tiny so resorts have not big spaces and lands. You will also live in bungalow on tiny island so please stop complain about roster crowing, sea waves and other peoples walking or their talking. I am also very sorry and disappointed whoever brings trolley luggages. I saw 70 kgs trolley luggages who are trying to drag it on the beach. Dear traveller friends. You will have minimum 2 boat trips and minimum 2 car transfers until the island. Please show your mercy to your self and do not bring those luggages to the islands. Save and take care your back, thai speed ferry staff, hotel staff, Car and bus drivers. The hotel staff and island locals are amazing. They are all smiling and we found them very friendly. I also founded coldest beer in the town just right next to hotel on the beach. Vibe bar is coolest beach bar i've ever seen with dream catchers, lights and music. Magical atmosphere and stuff. Satun Dive Resort, located right on the beach with amazing location. Close everywhere. Yo do not need to wash your face. Just get out from resort and dive in. Get some cocktails on your back to your room. Best holiday ever. Simple, cozy and positive. Thank you Satun, Vibe and Koh Lipe.

We have made a decision to rough it out by staying in a budget hotel and took non-air condition rooms. I read some the reviews made and I would like to point out our observations:: Likes: 1. Safety. You can be assuring when you go about in your leisure time without thinking of losing something important. 2. Warmest. The staff are attentive, helpful nad polite. 3. Taste. Food was great! Mangoes and pineapples were sweet. The local beers were great. 4. Location. I made a correct choice to stay at the sunrise beach. Breezy and cooling. Away from noisy crowded areas like Pattaya Beach area. The beach was just two minutes walk from our rooms. 5. Cooling. The rooms we had did not have air-condition however, it was surprisingly cooling. 6. Serenity. It was break from all our city lives. Just relaxing. 7. Beach. Clean and clear water. Plenty of corals and we watched sunrise. Dislikes: 1. Bathrooms. There was an odour from the bathroom. Somethings cockroaches running around. No instant hot water systems. We had cold showers but we got use to it after a hot day out. 2. Bedrooms. Mosquitos plenty. We did brought along an anti-mozzies spray as a prevention. The hotel did provide mosquito net that you can cover the place. 3. Toiletries. Bring shower gel, shampoos and whatever you need. The hotel do provide them but may not be enough. 4. Pets. There were many dogs around. In fact, the island has many dogs.They were friendly and shouldn't be a show stopper for anyone. 5. Wifi. It could be better if it connects at a higher speed. Anyway, reading a book was better than wifi. we will be returning to this place. Looking forward to that.

The hotel is on one of the best spots on sunrise beach has its own private little beach with no tailboats parked up outside like most the other hotels The hotel itself is nice and clean we had the family room for 4 of us 2 adults 2 children and it was perfect 1 king size bed 1 double bed and 1 sofa with great views of the ocean The ocean outside the hotel is great for snorkelling and the hotel have all the equipment u can borrow they also have an underwater camera u can hire and they have memory cards u can buy to keep for 200 baht The hotel staff are very friendly it seems like a family run hotel and the staff can’t do enough for you The only negatives I can think of for people with walking disabilities is it’s a quite steep entry in and out of the hotel if u want to head into the centre of Lipe but u can walk along the beach or there is a little hotel bahtbus that takes people along if requested but we found walking along the beach no problem and is about 10-15 mins walk into the centre of Lipe The breakfast is really basic but still I wouldn’t let that stop us from returning next year 9.5/10 from us

Castaway is as advertised. It is not a luxury hotel, but a very nice Eco-friendly bungalow resort. I highly recommend it for the simple life aspect of it. The food and staff are lovely. The deck is a great place to hang out for breakfast and drinks, and to see all the stars at night. Honestly speaking, there is no need for aircon at night or hot water so don't worry about that. It does get a bit hot in the bungalows during the day but why would you stay in your room during a vacation to an island. As far as Lipe goes, it's one of the nicest resorts on the island. I went and looked at all the resorts on Sunrise beach and Castaway was one of the best despite being at a lower price point. There was basically only one other resort I would have preferred to stay at and it was 4x the price. Normally I only stay at 5 star hotels but I was very balky at Castaway.

Dear Ann! Now we stayed in your Oasis-Resort for the second time this year 2017. Second time in your resort – cause we like it so much! Your apartments are very clean and lovely decorated. It’s a special charme. We felt very comfortable in the big and yellow rooms with the bathroom partly under the open sky. What a great idea! In contrast to the other hotels and resorts on Koh Lipe, the enclosed terrain is very safe because you are always there. We were never afraid that something could be stolen - the best we could find on Koh Lipe! But what really appealed to us was your hospitality and your kindness. It felt like family. Thanks for all your help and support. Especially when we lost our luggage at the airport in Singapore. You took care of our luggage and then the luggage came directly to the resort. That was so great! We say you are a perfect chef and your resort is great and has good connections to the island. Also your husband is a very nice person and we look forward to see you and him soon … also to go for a snorkeling-trip on your boat :·) Kind regards to all of you! Greetings from Berlin! And for all who want to read an authentic review: Oasis Resort is 4-5 minutes walk from the beach. When you walk to the Oasis, you are away from the hustle and bustle of the village core of Koh Lipe (4 minutes to Walking Street). It is all very individually designed and it feels rather on a private grounds than a hotel complex. The laundry can be cleaned directly at Oasis. The rooms are cleaned every time as requested. The toilet with the shower are in relation to other accommodations very large, clean with beautiful mirror and sideboard. Whether air conditioning or fan - both were sufficient for us … Against the mosquitoes one can buy burnable spirals in the nearby 7Eleven shop. A place to sleep, rest, enjoy, let your soul dangle and a base where you can be easy. :·)

We stayed 4 nights at Salisa from Jan 16th, 2018 to Jan 20th. The resort is just what we were looking for, something quaint, quiet, and not commercialized. Our 3 person bungalow was clean and had an ocean view from our front porch. We ate several meals at the resort restaurant and the food was good. The Walking Street was very close. In my opinion, Sunrise Beach, where Salisa is located, is the best beach on Koh Lipe. Great views of the sunrise, several islands off shore (a couple you can swim or kayak to), and the white sand beach was never crowded. The water in front of the resort is mesmerizing shades of emerald and full of coral reefs full of corful fish. You can walk in between the reefs for several hundred yards out and still be in only waist/chest high water. Great snorkeling right from the Salisa beach front. We took an all day snorkeling trip in a longtail boat right from the beach. The snorkeling trip was awesome with seven different stops among the islands around Koh Lipe.

Designed for both business and leisure travel, Lipe Power Beach Resort is ideally situated in Koh Lipe; one of the city's most popular locales. Only from the city center, the hotel's strategic location ensures that guests can quickly and easily reach many local points of interest. For sightseeing options and local attractions, one need not look far as the hotel enjoys close proximity to Sunrise Beach, Karma Beach, Tarutao National Marine Park. At Lipe Power Beach Resort, the excellent service and superior facilities make for an unforgettable stay. Top features of the hotel include poolside bar, laundry service, Wi-Fi in public areas, restaurant, safety deposit boxes. Experience high quality room facilities, including shower, air conditioning, television, refrigerator, satellite/cable TV, to help you recharge after a long day. The hotel offers fantastic facilities, including private beach, outdoor pool, to help you unwind after an action-packed day in the city. Lipe Power Beach Resort is an ideal place of stay for travelers seeking charm, comfort and convenience in Koh Lipe.

Happiest staff we've ever seen in a resort - most young, enthusiastic, clearly all friends, with an eye on stepping up when anyone needs extra help (eg. when the bar gets busy). It may be because the bar and restaurant closes at 7pm, meaning no late nights dealing with tourists who overimbibe. That may be a negative for some guests, but honestly, there are so many good places to eat within a short walking distance - on Walking Street, the far end of Sunrise Beach, and elsewhere. The rooms were clean, comfortable, with hammocks out front, great aircon, and a friendly cleaning policy (drop the key off if you want your room cleaned, otherwise they leave you be). They were pricey, but most rooms on this island are (especially if with air con). Bring your own beach towel and/or beach mat if you want more than the small sarong they offer. Hotel does have a good rental desk with masks, snorkels, soft beach bag beds, underwater cameras, kayaks, and more. Best sunset just around the corner!

Kaixolipe is a hotel with only 3 chalets on the better beach side of Koh Lipe, namely "Sunrise beach". David is the owner and manager of the sweet and lovely place. Kaixolipe ( used to be a restaurant and David is a spanish chef, ask him for original Paella. It is unique and decorated with taste, sculptures and pictures all over the place. Special treatment guaranteed. Our favorite spot was at the water side terrace with those fantastic Salvatore Dali beach mat. In short: Bathroom perfect, bed comfortable, chalets are cute and high quality, positive karma, relaxed environment, mosquitos are hungry, personalized service, free internet

For first timer to Lipe if you don't know which area to stay. Look no further. This is ideal location if you don't have budget for room facing the sea. It is just 2 mins walk to sunrise Beach and 5 mins to walking street. And then you can see Pattaya beach. Pattaya Beach is too commercial. Sunset Beach is very small. Sunrise Beach is perfect. I told the owner photos of the rooms of this place on web don't do justice. The actual place is very neat and clean. Big bed with air-con and shower.

Gipsy Resort is the best place to chill and it is the best location to enjoy sunrise and swimming... both of the owner of this resort are really friendly and helfull, and so are thier staff Maria & Am , it is not a 5 star resort yet it is a place where i got my 5 star treatment and location, it is woth the money, it is less then 3 minutes to the walking street , to find good bar and good restaurants there.. just to remind all of you, Koh Lipe is a small Island, if you need to shower,sometimes the water pressure can be a little bit slow..so just deal with it. I took 2 floor bungalow near the sea..and we dont get air-conditioned room but it is still enjoy place to staya and had a great sleep. I highly recommend this resort if you are looking for serinity and place to release your tention. and remember! start your day by having breakfast by the sea over looking the beautiful sunrise, atleast I did that every morning while im here!