Sunrise Beach: Dream Beach on Koh Lipe

The Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe, also known as Haad Chao Ley, is a beautiful white sandy beach and, moreover, one of the most fascinating beaches in Thailand. It stretches for about 2 kilometers over the entire eastern side of the island and is considered the best swimming spot for a stay on Koh Lipe. The crystal clear and almost kitschy turquoise blue sea is beautiful, which together with the snow-white sand conjures up a panorama like from the South Seas. In addition, you will find some of the best accommodations on the island and there are diving schools, restaurants, and cool beach bars as well as really great places to swim and snorkel. All this makes Sunrise Beach a perfect beach for an unforgettable vacation.

In this travel guide, we give you all the important information about Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe. In addition, you will find beautiful pictures and useful tips on travel, excursions, how to get there and accommodation.

Sunrise Beach Koh Lipe

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If you are still looking for great accommodation at Sunrise Beach, we can recommend the beautiful Ten Moons Lipe Resort with bungalows in the best location directly on the dream beach.

A real highlight is the Walking Street. This lively promenade connects Sunrise Beach with Pattaya Beach in the south and delights with numerous hip stores, bars, and restaurants.

Many excursions, snorkeling, and boat tours to the surrounding islands start from Sunrise Beach. In addition, taxi boats take you for little money to the neighboring island of Koh Adang with the famous Koh Lipe Viewpoint.

Getting to Koh Lipe is easy to organize from nearly anywhere in Thailand. Cheap combined bus and ferry tickets can be found online at 12Go.Asia.

Sunrise Beach – Karma Beach

Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe

Sunrise Beach, or Hat Chao Ley is simply spectacular and is not only one of the most beautiful beaches of Koh Lipe, but also of all of Thailand. The sand is lightning white and gives a breathtaking contrast to the sea, which shimmers in the most beautiful blue and turquoise colors. One swims in the crystal clear water and can also marvel at a colorful underwater world with numerous tropical fish as well as colorful corals while snorkeling. Sunrise Beach is still quiet and also less touristy than the main beach, Pattaya Beach. Nevertheless, you will find a great selection of accommodation and hotels in every price range at the longest beach of Koh Lipe.

Beautiful is the Sunrise Beach in the south, where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the small island Koh Usen and you can find fantastic luxury accommodations. But also the northern part is really dreamlike because there is the Karma Beach, a snow-white sandbank and probably the most beautiful coastal sections of all. Sunrise Beach is also famous for its legendary sunrises, which are said to be among the best in Thailand!

Tip: Really recommendable is the popular Ten Moons in a breathtaking location. Beautiful and a little cheaper is the pretty Wapi Resort, which is also located directly on the dream beach.

Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach

Sunrise Beach

The Karma Beach

Karma Beach, also known as North Point Beach, is definitely one of the most beautiful stretches of Sunrise Beach. It is especially famous for its distinctive white sandbar that appears at low tide and graces the postcards of Koh Lipe. Depending on the season, this headland is slightly larger or smaller, sometimes round or pointed in shape. At this section of Sunrise Beach, the sand is particularly fine and velvety. When the water level is low, you can wade really far out into the sea at this point, and the offshore reef is also ideal for snorkeling.

Tip: Directly on the dream beach is the Zodiac Seesun Resort with gorgeous bungalows and a fabulous view of the sea.

Sunrise Beach – Karma Beach

Taxi boats at Sunrise Beach

Directly at Sunrise Beach, you will find taxi boats that offer great excursions as well as snorkeling tours. You have the possibility to explore the most beautiful island pearls and reefs of Ko Tarutao National Park with a traditional longtail boat. In addition, the cab boats also take you at a reasonable price to the opposite neighboring island of Koh Adang, where the famous Koh Lipe Viewpoint is also located. The taxi boat stand is located at the middle beach section and the crossing to Koh Adang starts several times a day.

Koh Lipe – Taxi Boat

Kayaking & Snorkeling

Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe is the perfect place for snorkeling. We recommend the southern part of the coast, where the luxurious Serendipity Beach Resort is located. In the offshore reef, you will discover many colorful fish and corals, even without having to book a snorkeling trip. But also the northern beach section and the reefs around Karma Beach are perfect for snorkeling.

A popular activity at Sunrise Beach is a tour by kayak. This gives you the opportunity to circle the island of Koh Lipe and marvel at the tropical splendor from the sea. Kayaks can be rented at most resorts. For the complete round you need about 3–4 hours, although you should already be reasonably fit for this. Please remember sunscreen, drinks and your waterproof backpack!

Koh Lipe – Kajaking

Getting to Sunrise Beach

Getting to Koh Lipe is easy to organize. The nearest airport to the island is Hat Yai International Airport. After that, you can take a minibus or cab to Pakbara Pier on the mainland. From there you can take a speedboat to the island.

But most of the holiday islands of the Andaman Sea, such as Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai, Koh Mook, Koh Kradan and Koh Bulon, also offer transfers to Koh Lipe by speedboat and ferry.

At 12go.asia you will find the timetables, the prices, and you can book your travel ticket in advance.

Where to Stay at Sunrise Beach

Right on Sunrise Beach there are some really beautiful accommodations and hotels. The bungalows are mostly located on the beach and so you are in a few steps right inside the beautiful sea. Here are our recommendations for the Sunrise Beach at Koh Lipe…it’s worth a look!

Beach Resort with house riff: The Serendipity Beach Resort is a real insider tip. The dream hotel offers beautiful rooms and a bay with a house riff only for hotel guests.
Resort in a great location: The Castaway Koh Lipe has a wonderful location right on Sunrise Beach with beautiful, nature-adapted wooden cabins.
Lovely hotel: The lovely Wapi Resort is a nice little hotel, right on the beach. The location is ideal because from here you can quickly get to the walking street.
Fantastic hostel: The Bloom Café & Hostel is located in Walking Street a few minutes walk from Sunrise Beach, but it is a cheap and good alternative for backpackers.

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