Koh Lipe, Thailand
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort DesignOutside the door
The house
Irene ResortSunrise Beach pool villas
Days unfold at an unhurried pace along Sunrise Beach, where quiet sandy paths connect open pavilions to calm Andaman waters.
“Irene makes good use of that layout, with villas accessorized with little plunge pools that face the sparkling Andaman Sea.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Standalone villas bring floating breakfasts and massage therapists to private plunge pool decks.
Notable
Beachfront days center on sea kayaks, paddleboards, and chartered long-tail excursions.
Listed
Timber-framed pavilions balance high privacy walls with floor-to-ceiling sea-view glass.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Its standalone villas are built for privacy, with high walls, plunge pools, open-plan layouts, and floor-to-ceiling glass framing the sea or treetops.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked onto the northern sand spit of Sunrise Beach, the quiet resort looks across turquoise waters toward Tarutao National Marine Park.
The rooms
Timber-framed pavilions balance soft beds and deep soaking tubs with sheltered outdoor decks, letting sea breezes drift across secluded pools.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A beachfront infinity pool curves beside a swim-up bar, and the air-conditioned gym overlooks tropical greenery.
The spa
Bamboo dome tents shelter massage tables where therapists perform traditional Thai bodywork, foot baths, and aromatherapy rituals.
Dogs stay too.
Bok e'tto Restaurant & Bar
Open-air timber vaults shelter beachfront tables serving Southern Thai seafood, Asian sharing platters, and Mediterranean tapas.
At the table
Cocktails are shaken at the swim-up bar, while candlelit wooden pergolas host private dinners right on the sand.
Good to know
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Irene Pool Villa Resort Koh Lipe
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.