Looking out from a beach shack over the sand and boats of Koh Lipe

Where to Stay on Koh Lipe & in Pak Bara

Almost every bed in the park is on Koh Lipe. Here is how to choose yours.

Koh Lipe is the only island in Tarutao National Marine Park with private hotels, and it is small enough to walk across in fifteen minutes. The choice is about atmosphere and view more than location: every beach is close to Walking Street.

Pattaya Beach is the busy, central bay where most boats arrive, with the most restaurants and bars. Sunrise Beach is longer, faces Koh Adang and is often calmer in the low season. Sunset Beach and the north end are quieter. On the mainland, Pak Bara has simple hotels for a night before an early boat. For the wild islands, national park bungalows and tents on Koh Tarutao and Koh Adang are booked through the Department of National Parks.

We do not show prices on the cards: Lipe rates change dramatically between high and low season. Every card links to Trip.com for live availability.

Where to stay

Staying on Koh Lipe

From barefoot bungalows to design resorts, all within walking distance of Walking Street, the beaches and the longtail boats.

Akira Lipe Resort

4.5/5

A large, well-run resort right on Pattaya Beach, a few steps from the boat landing and the start of Walking Street — the easy, central choice.

On Pattaya Beach
Walk to restaurants and the immigration office
Pool and beachfront rooms

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Serendipity Beach Resort Koh Lipe

4.6/5

Villas and rooms stepped up a rocky headland at the eastern end of Pattaya Beach, with some of the best views on the island and its own quiet cove.

Sea views from the hillside
Quiet end of Pattaya Beach
Excellent guest scores

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Idyllic Concept Resort

4.4/5

A design-led boutique resort on Sunrise Beach, looking straight across the channel to the mountains of Koh Adang.

On Sunrise Beach
Contemporary design
Pool facing Koh Adang

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Castaway Resort Koh Lipe

4.5/5

Wooden, open-air bungalows on the quieter northern stretch of Sunrise Beach, with a relaxed, barefoot feel and a dive centre on site.

Beachfront bungalows
Laid-back atmosphere
Diving on the doorstep

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Mali Resort Sunrise Beach Koh Lipe

4.4/5

The Sunrise Beach sister of the long-running Mali resort, with garden and beachfront rooms close to the boats that leave for Adang.

Sunrise Beach location
Near longtail departures
Reliable mid-range comfort

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Bundhaya Resort

4.4/5

A big, established resort on the western end of Pattaya Beach, beside the pier where many boats from Pak Bara and Langkawi arrive.

Next to the main arrival point
Wide choice of room types
Beachfront restaurant

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Sita Beach Resort

4.4/5

A polished resort with a beachfront pool on Pattaya Beach, popular with couples who want comfort without leaving the centre.

Beachfront pool
Central Pattaya Beach
Good for couples

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Mountain Resort Koh Lipe

4.5/5

Bungalows on a hillside above a small, secluded beach at the north end of Lipe, with a famous view of the sandbar and Koh Adang.

Secluded beach and sandbar views
Away from the busy centre
Garden bungalows

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Lipe Beach Resort

4.5/5

A friendly, mid-range resort of bungalows and rooms close to the beach, with solid guest reviews — good value by Koh Lipe standards.

Strong guest scores
Good value
Simple, comfortable bungalows

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Staying in Pak Bara

Useful if you arrive too late for the last boat or want the first departure of the morning to Lipe or Tarutao.

The Memory House Pakbara

4.5/5

A small, well-reviewed guesthouse in Pak Bara, handy for an overnight stop before an early boat to the islands.

Short hop to Pak Bara pier
Very good guest scores
Good value

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Inn Blog Hotel Pakbara

4.4/5

A simple, modern hotel in Pak Bara with clean rooms — practical if you arrive late from Hat Yai or Trang.

Close to the pier
Modern rooms
Budget-friendly

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DelZiaNa Bara Villa Pakbara Satun

4.8/5

Villa-style rooms near Pak Bara beach with some of the highest guest scores in the area.

Top guest scores
Quiet villas
Near the beach and pier

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Which beach?

Base	Good for	Less good for	Rough price level
Pattaya Beach	First-timers, restaurants and nightlife, easy arrival, snorkelling from the beach	Peace and quiet; can be rough in the south-west monsoon	฿฿–฿฿฿
Sunrise Beach	Views of Koh Adang, the sandbar, longtail departures, low-season calm	Sunsets; can feel busy with moored boats	฿฿–฿฿฿
Sunset Beach & the north	Quiet, sunsets, nature	Walking to restaurants at night	฿–฿฿
Pak Bara (mainland)	Late arrivals, early boats, low prices	Beach holidays — it is a transit town	฿

How to choose

First time, want some life? Pattaya Beach — walk to dinner and back along the sand.
Families? A resort with a pool on Pattaya or Sunrise Beach, close to the shallow water.
Honeymoon? A hillside villa or a boutique resort on the quieter end of the island.
On a budget? Bungalows set back from the beach in the island’s interior cost much less, and the sand is five minutes away.
Nature lovers? Add a night or two in a park bungalow on Koh Tarutao or a tent on Koh Adang in the open season.

Booking tips

December to February and Thai holidays sell out early. Book two or three months ahead for those dates.
Many resorts close or reduce services in the green season; check that yours is open and whether the restaurant is running.
Ask how the hotel handles luggage from the boat — some send a porter or a sidecar taxi.
“Beachfront” on Lipe can mean a hillside above the beach; check the map before you book.

Once your bed is sorted, pick the experiences: our ranked tour comparison covers the snorkelling trips and transfers worth booking.

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Plan your days in the Andaman Sea

Turn a Koh Lipe beach break into an island-hopping adventure

Snorkel the reefs of the Adang–Rawi islands, climb to the Chado Cliff viewpoint, walk the stone beach of Koh Hin Ngam and watch the sun set from a longtail boat. Compare the best-rated experiences and book in a couple of taps.

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Good to know

Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay on Koh Lipe?

Pattaya Beach for convenience and restaurants; Sunrise Beach for views and longtail access; the north end or Sunset Beach for quiet. Everything is within a short walk.

Can I stay on Koh Tarutao or Koh Adang?

Yes, in national park bungalows and tents in the open season (roughly mid-October to mid-May). Book through the Department of National Parks; there are no private hotels.

How much does a hotel on Koh Lipe cost?

Simple fan bungalows start from around 800–1,500 baht a night in high season, good mid-range resorts from around 2,500–4,000 baht, and top resorts well above that. Low-season prices are often much lower.

Should I stay a night in Pak Bara?

Only if your flight arrives too late for the last boat, or you want an early departure. Otherwise, go straight through to Koh Lipe.

Are Koh Lipe hotels open in the low season?

Many are, often at big discounts, but some smaller places close from around June to September. Check before you book.