I really don’t understand why the reviews for this place are so good. It is SO LOUD all the time! Not relaxing at all. The beach would be lovely if the water wasn’t crowded with a fleet of diesel water taxi boats all the time that sound like Volkswagens with no muffler. Just running all day. And the beachfront restaurant would be nice if not for the boats and the screaming children running around and wailing babies everywhere. Like being in a daycare center. It was wild. Our room was no better. Surrounded by dirt paths and with walls like wood mini blinds, you hear all the motos and Tuk Tuk’s blasting by at all hours, families walking by yelling with kids and babies wailing away, like they were in the room with you. Sit on your nice private veranda and everyone down there on the paths is literally staring up at you like you’re television. No privacy or relaxation anywhere here. Biting bugs massacred us in our sleep, despite the mosquito net. The veranda doors have no screens, but try closing them to sleep and you’ll feel like one of those wailing babies forgotten in a hot car. The one awesome thing about the permeable walls was that I had a cute frog buddy in the shower!! He enjoyed the cold water (there is no hot water) more than I did, and that did make it worthwhile. The servers were nice in the restaurant, the food was fine, the guys in the equipment rental section were wonderful. We enjoyed renting a kayak and also going snorkeling. The young European woman who checked us in tho was so off-putting. She really treated us like she was annoyed we were there and had better things she needed to rush off to. Thankfully she seemed only to be working check in. I was so confused when we arrived, because the vibe of the place is just not what I expected from the website or the reviews. The only buzz word I’d agree with them on is “rustic”. I literally checked my emails thinking we must be in the wrong place. Chic? No. Relaxing? No.
Stayed 4 days 3 nights. Dream beach and best view. The bay is the best and most beautiful from all 4 beaches on Lipe. The rooms are spacious and modern. Seems renovated a few months ago. Buffet is alright and reasonable for the price. House keeping seems understaffed or they do not know when you are out of the room. If you sleep in, in the morning you get a basket with water and refreshments placed at your door. But seems they do not comeback later in the day to clean. We didn’t get any house keeping. On third day, had to ask twice until house keeping cleaning came. But everyone at hotel is very friendly and welcoming. Be careful not to leave the door or balcony open in afternoon and evening. There are many mosquitos around the bungalows due to the plants and they will immediately come in. Mosquitos only around the bungalows, not at the restaurant, cafe, beach. Location and beach is sill the best. We will come back.
ผผู้เข้าพักAbsolutely stunning place inside out. The rooms are beautiful, the view is scenic, the very private pool.. Very clean, absolutely no bugs, very good at repelling mosquitos. The resort is very well run and well managed. You can see they treat it like a little gem and put heart into everything. Beautiful location and the most beautiful view. Breakfast massive and delivered to your room. We were full the whole day. Personal coffee machine in each room. Sunrise to die for. Good wines. Room service free of charge. Kayaking and snorkelling equipment at your disposal free of charge. Free pick up from the pier. Great customer service. Staff is very welcoming, friendly yet professional. Perfect English. Very helpful and attentive. Also very attractive ! The girl who delivers pastries buffet every morning is so sweet 🥹 Overall a true paradise. They can organise a romantic private scenery in some parts of the restaurant downstairs. Beautiful. I wholeheartedly recommend.
ผผู้เข้าพักIt is situated between sunrise and sunset beaches with small but beautiful private beach with island view and golden sand. We had a parter pull view room. It was modern fubrished but with a zing of Thai elements. Very clean and filled with everything you could need. Staff is very helpful! Hotel picked us up from the speedboat and also gave us a ride back. Breakfasts are very European( which can be a plus or minus depends on your need) , so if you would like to try something local you need to go out outside. We had a chance to see most of the hotels on the island and this one is our favourite by a mile!