Mountain Resort Koh Lipe — a hillside resort with a quiet private beach on Sunrise Beach
If you are coming to Koh Lipe and want a quiet corner with a private beach, sea views and a swimming pool without paying luxury-resort rates, Mountain Resort Koh Lipe climbs the hillside on the northern end of Sunrise Beach · Its strength is a quiet, uncrowded private beach with clear water, sunrise views, and a free shuttle up and down the hill so you don't have to tackle the steep stairs · A 3-star resort from approx. THB 2,700/night · Score 8.0 from 376 reviews — this place sells a private-beach location and a calm atmosphere, not brand-new rooms.
Mountain Resort's clearest selling point is its hillside location at the northern end of Sunrise Beach, with a quiet private beach · Reviews agree the beach in front of the resort is uncrowded, with no boats blocking the view, clear water, and coral you can snorkel right off the sand, plus a beautiful sunrise in the morning · Because the resort climbs the hill, many of the upper rooms have wide sea views — the angle guests mention most often.
There are several room types here, from Deluxe Garden, New Deluxe Garden, Grand Garden View and Deluxe Sea View up to Villa Family Bungalow, Honeymoon Jacuzzi and Ocean Pool Villa · All rooms are air-conditioned with a TV, fridge and bottled water · Most reviews say the rooms are spacious enough and good value for the location, but several are candid that the older bungalows look dated and worn with age, with stains on the walls or signs of use · For the best value, choose a newer room such as New Deluxe Garden or Sea View rather than an older Garden room.
"The beach in front of the resort is so quiet, the water is clear and you can snorkel over coral · waking up to the sunrise was stunning · the staff are smiling and friendly and the breakfast is generous."
After the beach, the praise goes to the breakfast and the staff · The buffet breakfast comes up again and again in reviews, with a wide variety of fresh fruit and international dishes — many guests say it's better than expected for a resort at this level · The staff earn praise for being smiling, helpful and happy to arrange snorkelling tours · Another thing guests love is the free shuttle that runs up and down the hill, roughly every 15 minutes in the afternoons, with evening runs into the Walking Street area — so you don't have to climb the steep stairs yourself.
Sunrise Beach (also called Chao Ley Beach) is a white-sand, clear-water beach on the eastern side of the island, ideal for the sunrise and quieter than Pattaya Beach, the main beach · From the resort there are stairs and a path down to the private beach below · The Walking Street and the Koh Lipe pier are on the other side of the island, about a 10–15 minute walk or a ride on the resort shuttle · Being on the hillside trades convenience for quiet and views — you have to go up and down a steep slope, which is exactly why the free shuttle is a service guests value so much.
Things to know before you book · First, several reviews complain about mosquitoes, since the resort backs onto the hillside and trees — pack repellent and keep the screens shut · Second, the resort restaurant closes early (around 5 PM), so dinner means heading down to the Walking Street or a beach restaurant, which you can reach on the resort shuttle · Third, room condition and cleanliness are inconsistent — some reviews mention spiders, insects or hair on the sheets, so check the room at check-in and ask to switch if it isn't right · And the path down to the beach is a steep stairway that may not suit older guests or small children.
Prices start around THB 2,700/night for a Deluxe Garden room in normal season · A Deluxe Sea View runs about THB 4,100–5,200, while the top rooms like the Ocean Pool Villa or Honeymoon Jacuzzi climb to roughly THB 7,900–13,400 depending on the season · Peak periods (late December–early January and Songkran) push every room up clearly, so book ahead · Overall scores are good, with Trip.com at 9.0 from 376 reviews, Booking.com around 8.4, and Tripadvisor at 3.8/5 from 606 reviews, ranked #6 of 53 B&Bs/Inns on Koh Lipe · The numbers reflect a beachfront resort that's strong on location and atmosphere, with room condition the factor that pulls the score down.
In short, Mountain Resort Koh Lipe suits couples and families who want a quiet private beach, sea views, a swimming pool and a good breakfast at a mid-range price · If you are here to relax on a beach that isn't crowded, snorkel off the sand in front of the resort, and aren't fussed about brand-new rooms, this place offers value that's hard to find at the price · But if you want a polished, newer resort room, would rather not climb a steep hill, or want a restaurant open for dinner on site, consider a beachfront option like Idyllic Concept Resort or Sita Beach Resort instead.
A tip from reading the reviews: choose a newer room or a Sea View to avoid the older bungalows, and ask for a room near the shuttle stop if you'd rather not walk the hill · Pack mosquito repellent without fail, and check the shuttle schedule and the evening runs into the Walking Street at check-in · Book ahead in high and peak season (Nov–Apr), since the sea-view rooms and pool villas fill quickly.
Summary from Booking & Agoda
- ✓ Sunrise Beach location with a quiet private beach, clear water and snorkelling
- ✓ Sea and sunrise views, plus an outdoor swimming pool
- ✓ Good buffet breakfast with fresh fruit and plenty of variety
- ✓ Free shuttle up and down the hill and into the Walking Street in the evening
- ! Older bungalows look dated and worn with age
- ! Several reviews complain about mosquitoes
- ! The restaurant closes early, so dinner means heading out
- ✓ The beach in front of the resort is lovely and quieter than the main beach
- ✓ Smiling, friendly staff who help arrange snorkelling tours
- ✓ Upper sea-view rooms have wide views and good value
- ✓ Swimming pool and children's pool, good for families
- ! Cleanliness is inconsistent; some rooms have insects or hair on the sheets
- ! The path down to the beach is a steep stairway, awkward for older guests
- ! Some reviews mention extra charges for drinking water or certain services
- 💡If you are particular about room condition and newness — the older bungalows look worn and cleanliness is inconsistent → choose a newer room like New Deluxe Garden or Sea View and check it at check-in.
- 💡If steep hills or stairs are hard for you — the resort sits on a hillside and the path to the beach is a stairway → use the free shuttle and ask for a room near the shuttle stop.
- 💡If you dislike mosquitoes or want dinner on site — mosquitoes are an issue and the restaurant closes around 5 PM → bring repellent, keep the screens shut, and plan dinner on the Walking Street using the shuttle.