Situated along an idyllic white-sand beach and turquoise water, the upper-middle-range Mali Resort Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe is a tropical hideaway with 51 contemporary, spacious rooms. While the property is quiet, guests are still within a 10-minute walk of the bars, restaurants, and shops of Walking Street. The resort offers two types of rooms: Bali-style bungalows with thatched roofs and outdoor showers, and simpler Garden Wing cottages. Regardless, all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with limited English-language channels, mini-fridges, and outdoor terraces. Although there are no pool or gym here, features include a beachside restaurant and bar serving free American or Thai breakfasts, massage services, and shaded beach loungers. Travelers wanting a swimming pool should consider nearby Sita Beach Resort & Spa.
Situated along an idyllic white-sand beach and turquoise water, the upper-middle-range Mali Resort Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe is a tropical hideaway with 51 contemporary, spacious rooms. While the property is quiet, guests are still within a 10-minute walk of the bars, restaurants, and shops of Walking Street. The resort offers two types of rooms: Bali-style bungalows with thatched roofs and outdoor showers, and simpler Garden Wing cottages. Regardless, all have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs with limited English-language channels, mini-fridges, and outdoor terraces. Although there are no pool or gym here, features include a beachside restaurant and bar serving free American or Thai breakfasts, massage services, and shaded beach loungers. Travelers wanting a swimming pool should consider nearby Sita Beach Resort & Spa.
The 46-room, budget Castaway Resort offers a collection of wooden bungalows set on the beautiful white sands of Koh Lipe’s Sunrise Beach, and a five-minute stroll from the bars and restaurants lining Walking Street. This is an ideal spot for laid-back guests looking to relax on the beach or dive in the warm, shallow ocean, and who don't mind extremely rustic rooms. While bungalows have outdoor spaces with hammocks, fans, and toiletries, they lack AC, hot water, TVs, fridges, and kettles. Beachside yoga sessions and Thai massages are available for guests, as is a dive center. The bar and restaurant provides well-regarded meals, free Wi-Fi, and a lending library. Travelers looking for a beachfront vacation with more creature comforts might want to check out the Mountain Resort Koh Lipe, but it's farther from the action.
The 46-room, budget Castaway Resort offers a collection of wooden bungalows set on the beautiful white sands of Koh Lipe’s Sunrise Beach, and a five-minute stroll from the bars and restaurants lining Walking Street. This is an ideal spot for laid-back guests looking to relax on the beach or dive in the warm, shallow ocean, and who don't mind extremely rustic rooms. While bungalows have outdoor spaces with hammocks, fans, and toiletries, they lack AC, hot water, TVs, fridges, and kettles. Beachside yoga sessions and Thai massages are available for guests, as is a dive center. The bar and restaurant provides well-regarded meals, free Wi-Fi, and a lending library. Travelers looking for a beachfront vacation with more creature comforts might want to check out the Mountain Resort Koh Lipe, but it's farther from the action.
Three-and-a-half-pearl Idyllic Concept Resort is a laid-back hotel set within pretty grounds on the white-sand shores of Sunrise Beach. It's all about the beach here, and the snorkeling is some of the best on Koh Lipe. There are kayaks to head out to the nearby islands, and two pools -- one with a whirlpool -- for those who prefer to stay on land. There's a poolside restaurant with a well-received menu including Thai and Western dishes. The 62 rooms are spread between low-rise blocks on the hillside and beachfront, and bungalows throughout the grounds. They have a more modern finish than many on the island, so for a more authentic Thai style, a look at Serendipity Beach Resort would be worthwhile. Some of the rooms there even feature private pools.
Three-and-a-half-pearl Idyllic Concept Resort is a laid-back hotel set within pretty grounds on the white-sand shores of Sunrise Beach. It's all about the beach here, and the snorkeling is some of the best on Koh Lipe. There are kayaks to head out to the nearby islands, and two pools -- one with a whirlpool -- for those who prefer to stay on land. There's a poolside restaurant with a well-received menu including Thai and Western dishes. The 62 rooms are spread between low-rise blocks on the hillside and beachfront, and bungalows throughout the grounds. They have a more modern finish than many on the island, so for a more authentic Thai style, a look at Serendipity Beach Resort would be worthwhile. Some of the rooms there even feature private pools.
The three-pearl Serendipity Beach Resort offers 12 wooden villas in a stunning waterfront setting a 10-minute stroll to Walking Street. Rooms are rustic and attractive, all outfitted with mini-fridges, ceiling fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, but not all have air-conditioning. Cascading down a hillside, most of the villas offer stunning views of the white-sand beach and turquoise water below. However, this means some rooms are located up steep stairs from the beach. All rates include well-reviewed breakfasts delivered to rooms, and the restaurant and bar serves Thai and Western dishes. On the downside, there are no loungers on the beach due to high tide. Spa treatments can be arranged, but there are no communal pool or gym. Travelers wanting a pool should book a room with a plunge pool or consider staying at the Idyllic Concept Resort.
The three-pearl Serendipity Beach Resort offers 12 wooden villas in a stunning waterfront setting a 10-minute stroll to Walking Street. Rooms are rustic and attractive, all outfitted with mini-fridges, ceiling fans, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, but not all have air-conditioning. Cascading down a hillside, most of the villas offer stunning views of the white-sand beach and turquoise water below. However, this means some rooms are located up steep stairs from the beach. All rates include well-reviewed breakfasts delivered to rooms, and the restaurant and bar serves Thai and Western dishes. On the downside, there are no loungers on the beach due to high tide. Spa treatments can be arranged, but there are no communal pool or gym. Travelers wanting a pool should book a room with a plunge pool or consider staying at the Idyllic Concept Resort.
Mountain Resort Koh Lipe is a beautiful mid-range property whose top selling point is its location on the island's best beach. Accommodation options range from simple rooms that have some maintenance issues and basic bathrooms with wet room-style showers, to large, attractive bungalows offering panoramic sea views. The outdoor pool is pleasant and beautiful, with great views and a quiet atmosphere, while the restaurant serves decent Thai cuisine in an airy dining room overlooking the sea. Rates are average for the area and include breakfast, Wi-Fi, and evening shuttle service to Walking Street’s bars and restaurants. Additionally, 24-hour electricity and water supply (including hot water) is a great perk not always available on the island. For something cheaper, consider the Bundhaya Resort.
Mountain Resort Koh Lipe is a beautiful mid-range property whose top selling point is its location on the island's best beach. Accommodation options range from simple rooms that have some maintenance issues and basic bathrooms with wet room-style showers, to large, attractive bungalows offering panoramic sea views. The outdoor pool is pleasant and beautiful, with great views and a quiet atmosphere, while the restaurant serves decent Thai cuisine in an airy dining room overlooking the sea. Rates are average for the area and include breakfast, Wi-Fi, and evening shuttle service to Walking Street’s bars and restaurants. Additionally, 24-hour electricity and water supply (including hot water) is a great perk not always available on the island. For something cheaper, consider the Bundhaya Resort.
