Old Forra Diving Resort - Sunrise Beach - Koh Lipe
6.0
Good(25 reviews)
Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach, Ko Tarutao, Mueang Satun District, Satun 91000, Thailand
+4
Hotel Description
Nestled along the stunning shores of Sunrise Beach, the Old Forra Diving Resort offers an unforgettable getaway in Koh Lipe, Thailand. Located at Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach, Ko Tarutao, Mueang Satun District, Satun 91000, this resort is perfectly situated amid a vibrant atmosphere, surrounded by breathtaking views and nearby attractions. Guests can enjoy the natural beauty of the picturesque Ko Lipe, which is renowned for its pristine beaches, world-class snorkeling, and diving opportunities. The resort's design reflects a harmonious blend of traditional Thai architecture and modern comfort, creating a serene environment that enhances relaxation.
The resort features a variety of rooms designed for comfort and relaxation, with spacious layouts that provide an inviting atmosphere. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities, ensuring guests experience a restful stay. Additionally, the hotel provides high-speed internet and other unique features that set it apart, allowing visitors to stay connected while enjoying their tropical escape.
For added convenience, the hotel is well connected to public transport options, with the Koh Lipe Jetty just a short taxi ride away. This proximity to transport makes it easy for guests to explore the local area, with major attractions only minutes away by taxi or foot.
Health and safety are paramount at Old Forra Diving Resort, with robust measures in place to ensure guests' well-being throughout their stay, including enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing practices.
Guests are encouraged to explore a range of exciting activities nearby, from snorkeling and diving to cultural experiences that immerse them in the local lifestyle. Must-see sights within easy reach include the iconic Ko Lipe, the tranquil Sunrise Beach, the vibrant Pattaya Beach, and the secluded Lipe Secret Beach, all offering stunning natural beauty and opportunities for adventure.
Dining options abound, with several top restaurants nearby. Elephant Bar and Beach Lounge, only a minute away, offers a mix of local and international cuisines. Also nearby are ก๊วยจั๊บคนสวย หลีเป๊ะ and Home Restaurant, both promising delightful meals just minutes from the resort. Boketto Sunset Restaurant Koh Lipe and Mah Noh serve authentic local Thai flavors that will satisfy any palate.
Experience the warmth and charm of Old Forra Diving Resort, where every detail is designed to ensure your stay is memorable. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, we invite you to enjoy all that our resort and the beautiful surroundings have to offer!
The resort features a variety of rooms designed for comfort and relaxation, with spacious layouts that provide an inviting atmosphere. Each room is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities, ensuring guests experience a restful stay. Additionally, the hotel provides high-speed internet and other unique features that set it apart, allowing visitors to stay connected while enjoying their tropical escape.
For added convenience, the hotel is well connected to public transport options, with the Koh Lipe Jetty just a short taxi ride away. This proximity to transport makes it easy for guests to explore the local area, with major attractions only minutes away by taxi or foot.
Health and safety are paramount at Old Forra Diving Resort, with robust measures in place to ensure guests' well-being throughout their stay, including enhanced cleaning protocols and social distancing practices.
Guests are encouraged to explore a range of exciting activities nearby, from snorkeling and diving to cultural experiences that immerse them in the local lifestyle. Must-see sights within easy reach include the iconic Ko Lipe, the tranquil Sunrise Beach, the vibrant Pattaya Beach, and the secluded Lipe Secret Beach, all offering stunning natural beauty and opportunities for adventure.
Dining options abound, with several top restaurants nearby. Elephant Bar and Beach Lounge, only a minute away, offers a mix of local and international cuisines. Also nearby are ก๊วยจั๊บคนสวย หลีเป๊ะ and Home Restaurant, both promising delightful meals just minutes from the resort. Boketto Sunset Restaurant Koh Lipe and Mah Noh serve authentic local Thai flavors that will satisfy any palate.
Experience the warmth and charm of Old Forra Diving Resort, where every detail is designed to ensure your stay is memorable. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, we invite you to enjoy all that our resort and the beautiful surroundings have to offer!
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Beachfront access for stunning ocean views
2. Unique snorkeling experiences just steps away
3. Kid-friendly atmosphere for family enjoyment
4. Pet-friendly options available for furry friends
5. Proximity to top local dining options for convenience
6. Quick access to nearby attractions and activities
7. Spacious rooms designed for ultimate comfort
8. Commitment to guest health and safety measures
9. Diverse outdoor adventures for nature lovers
10. Engaging local culture and community experiences
6.4 Good
Location rating
Top sights
Ko Lipe
14 min
Sunrise Beach13 min
Pattaya Beach10 min
เที่ยวสนุกทัวร์16 min
Lipe Secret Beach11 min
Nearest locations
Elephant Bar and Beach Lounge
1 min
ก๊วยจั๊บคนสวย หลีเป๊ะ1 min
Captain Cooks Lipe Restaurant(Sashimi, Seafood, Chef's table) ร้านอาหารกัปตันคุ้กหลีเป๊ะ(ซาซิมิปลาไทยในสไตล์เชฟเทเบิ้ล)2 min
Home restaurant3 min
Mah Noh: Kitchen - Local Family Thai food3 min
Restaurant Ranee Seafood3 min
THE BOX - Restaurant4 min
อ้อม ปลาเผา Aom restaurant4 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 14:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 6.4 |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Wed, Nov 06
Check-out: Thu, Nov 07
$29
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Location
Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach, Ko Tarutao, Mueang Satun District, Satun 91000, Thailand
Transit:
Koh Lipe Jetty Pattaya Beach
Taxi: 6 min
Walking: 17 min
Koh Lipe
Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 21 min
Koh Lipe Sunrise Beach
Walking: 1 min
Nearby locations
6.4
Good Location
Top Attractions
Top Restaurants
Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Beach front
Snorkeling
Pets
Pet-friendly
Food & drink
Restaurant
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Children
Kid-friendly
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
5.4
20 reviews
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5
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3
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2
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1
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9
Carolina Farese
2/5
No wifi on the bungalows, no soap nor toilet paper provided. Difficult to find. The worst of this place is its owner, I have read other reviews saying the same thing, and I confirm. He is VERY arrogant. Save your money and go to another place, this one is not worth it.
Room 2
Service 1
Location2
Jörn Gröticke
5/5
Wonderful place to spend time on the seaside in Koh Lipe!
We do diving and snorkeling and enjoy the Professional Support from ForraDivingResort-DiveMasters and also the nice Accommodation in our ‚Bamboo-House‘
H
5/5
Best and most beautiful experience of my life, thanks to arman's guidance for my first scuba dive experience I was able to control my adrenaline and have a nice moment underwater. Thank you Arman, experienced top diver!
Location5
Jonas Klatte
5/5
I felt very comfortable at Forra Diving Resort. The resort is set up like a small village made of beautiful bamboo huts. Each cabin has a small patio with seating and a hammock 😍… Simple and beautiful.I spontaneously did my first dive with Forra... at the end of my time I had my open water diving license in my hand. 🙌🤩… Many thanks to the entire team and especially to the best diving instructor Arman!!I can recommend the Forra Diving Resort 100%!
Diana Ro
1/5
I do not recommend even to enemies!
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Stefanie Paetow
4/5
We spent three nights with our two kids in the spacious family bamboo house. As we spent the time off season, it has been very quiet, just a few kittens and dogs around (like everywhere on the island). Given the previous reviews, our expectation was very low and after all remained positive: There is hot water for the shower, we got fresh and cosy towels every day, also toilet paper ;-), even cleaning was offered daily and drinking water was available. Surely matress and pillows weren’t a SPA treatment. The location close to Sunrise Beach (our favorite spot) is great, but yes it is not a scenic drive to get there. Just walk along the beach to go places like Walking Street etc and enjoy the view. Btw amazing breakfast is available at Lipe Beach Resort just in front. Check in and -out was super easy. Overall it is not a posh bamboo hut, but a fair cost/benefit ratio.
David Turp
1/5
Do not go there. Accommodation is the most basic, primitive bamboo construction with a mosquito ridden bathroom, at night the whole place is infested with mosquito and cockroaches. However, there is nothing primitive about the vastly overpriced Italian food peddled here that would embarrass the tourist touts at Rialto.
Alexane Clodomir
5/5
I had a very good stay at this resort, everyone takes great care, the place is quiet opposite the beach, the bungalows are comfortable and well built.The resort also has a diving club, I have dived around ten times and each time the organization was top notch and all the instructors are professionals. There are French English Italian and local instructors :D.I thank all the staff who really made my stay easier.I would come back with pleasure
Andrea
1/5
In order to access the property you have to pass through a number of narrow and disgusting streets.There is no internet in the rooms.There is a village if i can even call it that way right next to the hostel and they had music on very loudly until 1 am.Dont recommend this place at all!
U. S.
1/5
We enjoyed nice dives with 2 professional dive masters. It was well ornagized, the equipment was in good condition and on the boat they offered lunch, fresh fruits, limited coffee and tea. So far it was a good day, with the service which is usual for diving tours in Thailand.BUT:Within our last dive, in a deept of approx. 15m, our dive master had no air and needed help from the group. She had panic in her eyes and shocked tbe whole group by showing no air sign.After the dive she figgured out that one of the dive center team members closed the valve of her air tank before she jumped into the water.We do not know, was it a joke or a test by her colleagues. But making fun with safety and risking her life for nothing is definitely absolutely unprofessinal. Such a colleague should not continue working for a scuba dive center.The mood on the boat was killed after that dive.
Jules
5/5
I have just dived with these guys. I didn't stay at the resort but would have and probably will do in future (I am used to the basics ..... Being a money conscious traveller and bamboo huts are my thing)Diving:The guys and gal I met are supremely good at their jobs in taking divers of all experiences diving.I wandered about looking to dive and chatting to these guys I could tell they were a good outfit.A wonderful big boat we used for a 3 dive day including a 35m wreck diveIt was , is, the best dive I have done in Thailand by a slick polite , experienced outfit.A great day had by good people.It is impossible to think otherwise of this great dive center.(I didn't stay in the hotel mind)All I can say is thanks guys. Jules. UK.
Cha Beagle
1/5
Bamboo bungalows so precarious that they almost make us forget the beauty of the island. A nightmare to sleep there: holey mosquito net, mattress as hard as wood, noises of all kinds, smell of excrement constantly coming from the outdoor toilets and in full sun (bring a cap!).Breathtaking view every morning of the different thongs of the 20-year-old receptionist who is disobligingly nonchalant, spending more time fixing her hair, talking with her boyfriend and accompanying him every morning to the diving center for interminable minutes (if you are planning an excursion, do not have breakfast in this shack! A coffee at seven eleven will be served to you more quickly and with a smile as a bonus!)I strongly advise against it, for 50€ per night it remains a scandal!
J G
1/5
Average price quality. .. Basic comfort: a terrace but no place to sit there... No table... Hard mattress... Toilets in full sun! Very noisy: dogs barking, screaming.... The photos are far above reality! The staff is not very pleasant... Only small positive point is the location 300 m from the most beautiful beach on the island
T. G. Tan
3/5
Very basic facilities in bamboo chalet with light-leaking weaved walls. Squeaky bamboo door could not lock properly
Luigi Romano
1/5
MONEY MACHINE 😔Do not go there, I love Thailand and I know it very well it's the worst place I've been in all of Thailand, the owner is very arrogant and the only thing that interests is making money. It goes against every principle and value of Thailand. These people are ruining Thailand do not increase this trade. This is not about money but really sad to know that there are still people like that, if you are backpakers and you want to know this fantastic country stop and ask the local people, I really hope this advice can serve anyone who loves to travel. BAD VIBES
Cecilia Gonzalez Polo
3/5
The cabins are beautiful, very rustic, the bathroom is outdoors, and at night very quiet to rest. They are cool at night. The hotel's Italian restaurant is very expensive and not worth it. We ordered grilled seafood, it was 450 bth per portion and there were 5 waiters and 6 calamarites. With 450 two people eat with a drink in any other nice restaurant.
Eric J.
4/5
The bamboo bungalow was really spacious & well equipped. Unfortunately, we had the one directly in the front, sowe could hear the chatting & loud Italian music till around midnight.
Jorge Rihuete
1/5
It is not where Google Maps indicates, it is near Sunrise beach, surrounded by sea gypsy houses, this implies chicken coops and garbage burning, noise and bad smell. No one in a wheelchair should consider going there, 3 large steps to access the cabin and another 3 inside to access the bathroom
Hadi Yazid
4/5
A serene rattan wood hut with earthly ambient just beside the Pattaya Beach. The staffs are very welcoming and great you as friends. There is a bar right at the reception offering some Italian cuisine and alcohol. However, while the room and the lavatory are spacious, it doesn't necessarily translates satisfaction. The mattress is above average, easy to have some rowdy sex but only two pillows available with a very thin sarong as a blanket. I wasn't sure if I can request additional pillow or blanket coz I didn't ask. The water is quite colored, obviously no filter before consumption and a bit smelly but it is to be understood due to the natural resources are scarce. Mosquitoes are roaming freely so feel free to bring along insect repellent. The bed, however, is installed with a net. No a/c but the room temperature is just nice.
Magdalena C
1/5
Very bad treatment with customers. They gave us vests that were rotten, torn, and in children's sizes instead of adults. We left the kayaks two meters next to where we left, and they forced us to drag it to the exact place they wanted in a very bad way, with a lot of arrogance.