Anda Resort Koh Lipe — Wooden Bungalows on Sunrise Beach Where You Step Straight Onto the Sand
Koh Lipe has only a handful of beachfront stays on Sunrise Beach that are still affordable, and Anda Resort is one of them · a 3-star boutique resort sitting right on the white-sand, clear-water beach on the sunrise side of the island · with Thai-Balinese wooden rooms and bungalows, a swimming pool, a beachfront restaurant, and only about a 5-minute walk to the island's Walking Street · rates start at around ฿2,200/night for a standard room, making it a go-to when you want a beachfront location without paying pool-villa prices.
Sunrise Beach is the stretch many travellers rate as the prettiest on Koh Lipe — fine white sand, water clear enough to spot coral, and one of the island's best sunrise spots · Anda Resort sits directly on it, with some rooms opening straight onto the sand · this is the first thing almost every review mentions: a beachfront location a step from the water, at a fraction of what the luxury stays on the same beach charge.
Rooms come in several tiers to suit your budget · Standard and Thai Hill Side are the smaller, value rooms set back from the beach · Superior Balcony and Deluxe Sea View add a balcony and sea views · and the top pick is the Deluxe Beach Front Villa, a roughly 35 sqm wooden bungalow on the sand with the beach at your door · the woodwork and Thai-Balinese décor give it a traditional island-resort feel rather than a sleek modern look · many reviews say the rooms are bigger than expected, though a few are starting to show their age, so check the photos for the exact tier you book.
"Opened the door in the morning and the sea was right there, the water so clear, just a few steps to the waterline — a location like this at this price is hard to find on Koh Lipe."
Shared facilities include a swimming pool with a wooden deck (open roughly 9am to 6pm) and a beachfront restaurant and bar looking out over the beach and nearby islands — dinner with a drink and a sea view is a favourite here · the menu runs Thai, international and seafood, and several reviews single out the curries and pad thai · breakfast scores middling, decent but not a wide spread · free coffee and tea are available in the restaurant during the day, but rooms have no in-room tea/coffee set, a point some guests flag.
Location is the main draw · it's about a 5-minute walk to Walking Street, the island's central lane lined with restaurants, mini-marts, tour desks and dive shops · Pattaya Beach and Sunset Beach are roughly a 10–15 minute walk away · the resort has snorkelling off its beach, on-site massage, and helps arrange boat tours and ferry tickets · staff earn praise for being friendly and helpful, especially with pier transfers.
To be straight with you, Anda isn't flawless on every front · the recurring complaint is thin walls — you can hear neighbours, and families with children stay here often · beach sun loungers are limited, so latecomers may miss out · and platform scores diverge sharply: Trip.com sits around 8.8 while TripAdvisor averages 3.0/5, which tells you the experience swings by room and season · this is a resort that's worth it when the price is right rather than one that guarantees brilliance across the board.
The takeaway from real guest reviews: if you're coming to Koh Lipe to focus on the sea, snorkelling and a beachfront room at an accessible price, Anda delivers that well · but if you're expecting honeymoon-level quiet or brand-new rooms, look one tier up · the trick is to book a Sea View or Beach Front room to make staying on this beach worthwhile, while the inland Standard rooms suit travellers who just want a budget base close to the water.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Beachfront location on Sunrise Beach, clear water, some rooms step onto the sand
- ✓ Beachfront bar and restaurant with lovely beach and island views
- ✓ Friendly staff, helpful with ferry tickets and pier transfers
- ✓ Only about a 5-minute walk to the island's Walking Street
- ! Thin walls — you can hear the neighbouring rooms
- ! Limited beach sun loungers, latecomers may miss out
- ! No in-room tea/coffee set; free only in the restaurant during the day
- ✓ Thai-Balinese wooden bungalows, rooms bigger than expected
- ✓ Beautiful beach out front — white sand, clear water, coral visible
- ✓ Some dishes, like the curries and pad thai, draw praise
- ✓ Accessible price for a beachfront location
- ! Some rooms are starting to age, check the tier photos before booking
- ! Breakfast selection is limited, just okay
- ! Families with children stay often, so it isn't always quiet
- 💡If you want honeymoon-level quiet — the walls are thin and families with children stay often → choose an adults-focused stay or a private pool villa on the island instead.
- 💡If you're paying to be on the beach but book an inland room — Standard/Thai Hill Side rooms sit back with no sea view → upgrade to a Deluxe Sea View or Beach Front Villa to make this beach worthwhile.
- 💡If you're planning the low season (May–Oct) — Koh Lipe's monsoon is strong, many places close and ferries run less → confirm the resort is open and check the boat schedule before you book.