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Where to book in Koh Lipe: our two picks

On Lipe, Sunrise Beach is the calm side. Our exclusive pick is a small hillside resort at its south end; our accessible pick is a larger beachfront resort with two pools.

By Kylian Dev

  • One independent address
  • One mid-range option on Trip.com
  • Weak points written down

Our short list

Best season: November to April; the island is quiet and some boats stop in the rainy season.

The two addresses

Where we would book in Koh Lipe

Independent pick

Serendipity Beach Resort

Small hillside resort of wooden villas · 276 Moo 7, southern end of Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe

Price per night

Mid-range

Read on https://www.serendipityresort-kohlipe.com/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Couples, Snorkellers

Three things that make it special

  • Wooden villas on a secluded beach, some with private pools
  • Views over neighbouring islands
  • Free snorkelling gear and kayaks, and breakfast delivered to the room (as reported by a review)

The weak points

  • Many villas are up steep stairs
  • Not every villa has air-conditioning, and a review mentions water-pressure and power problems
  • No communal pool, and there are no beach loungers at high tide
Where exactly
276 Moo 7, southern end of Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe. Open the map
Getting there
By boat to Koh Lipe; the resort is on Sunrise Beach, a 10-minute walk from Walking Street.
Good to know
Pool: No communal pool; some pool villasWi-Fi: FreeChildren: Kids allowedBeach: On the beach
Check rates on Trip.comOfficial website
Mid-range pick

Idyllic Concept Resort

Beachfront resort, 62 rooms · Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe

Price per night

Upper mid-range

Read on https://www.oyster.com/thailand/hotels/idyllic-concept-resort/, 2026-10-03. Rates move with the season and the day of the week.

Best for

Families with young children, Snorkellers

Three things that make it special

  • Two pools, one with a swim-up bar
  • Beachfront on Sunrise Beach with kayaks and bikes
  • Modern, minimalist rooms with sea views

The weak points

  • Wi-Fi is patchy because it relies on satellite
  • Hillside rooms mean many steps
  • No fitness centre
Where exactly
Sunrise Beach, Koh Lipe. Open the map
Getting there
By boat to Koh Lipe; a 10-minute walk to Walking Street.
Good to know
Pool: Two poolsWi-Fi: Free but patchyChildren: Kids allowedBeach: Beachfront
Check rates on Trip.com
Not sure which area? Read where to stay in Koh LipeThe area guide tells you which part of town to choose; this page tells you which address to book.Koh Lipe travel guideWhat to do, when to go and how to get there.

These are editorial picks: we have not been paid for them and we do not claim a stay we did not make. Booking links to Trip.com are partner links.