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Region: Southern Thailand> Province: Satun> Location: Ko Lipe
Viewpoint Resort
Quiet bungalows, great views
Sunlight Beach, Ko Lipe
Satun Province
Tel: (083) 193 3362
Description
Set on the rocky end of Sunrise beach, Viewpoint has a peaceful, secluded feel to it. Guests rave about the place, and they've a number of long-term residents in some of the larger bungalows. It's one of the few Chao Lay-run operations on Ko Lipe, and staff are friendly but less attentive than at most resorts. It's simply more of a help yourself rather than let me help you attitude, which suits Viewpoint's independent guests just fine. The bungalows are built on a hill overlooking the bay, and some are a steep climb uphill and up stairs. The bungalows are pretty rustic and many have wide cracks between floorboards that can let in crawling creatures, so be prepared -- this isn't the Hilton. Bungalows are outfitted with big beds with decent mattresses, fans, mosquito nets, and have western bathrooms. Some have fabulous sea views, and the price goes up accordingly. This is a great place to stay when looking to interact with local people and other, like-minded travellers. Recommended.
Deluxe bungalow
700 THB (low season)
700 THB (high season)
Family bungalow
Bungalow fan private b'room
500 THB (low season)
500 THB (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 19th March, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 30th March, 2008
Guest feedback
Rustic like the good old days - 
By tezza ( total comments: 21 
) Stayed here 3/2007
Huts are built up steep hillside behind 2 attractive bays, all with nice views - trad woven-bamboo+thatch-roof style, various sizes - one-bed to spacious. March prices from 300 to 400. Mine was big, up a set of killer steps, 2nd highest, amazing views. Most huts have easier access. Mine solid, clean, lots of room for 2+gear, king-double bed with thick new comfy mattress&pillows, ornate top-cover/sheets+good mozzie net. 1 towel and hand towel No soap no toilet paper no hammock broken light switch. Veranda opened into hut by bifold drs. Lots of hooks, some wall shelves and lots of storage on wall frame. Bathroom had western toilet, awesome water pressure and good mirror. Caveat-higher huts cut into jungle - night crashes&thrashes in bush + a few meece scuttling across rafters. Rustic. No-frills beachlevel restaurant, food nice, prices bit higher than av. service fast if a bit dour. But owner friendly and obliging. Small bays had good beaches & swimming+snorkeling except at lowest tide
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