Pool Villa Resort, Koh Lipe
Barefoot luxury with serious privacy. Clean lines, warm natural materials, and that rare quality of a resort that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard. Built for couples and honeymooners who want to disappear.
Book directly through ireneresort.com for 10% off food and beverages and 10% off spa treatments — use code 'member' for an additional 10% discount on room rates.
Why It Matters
One of the very few properties on Koh Lipe where you step directly from your villa onto the sand or into the sea. It holds 1 MICHELIN Key (2025) — one of the first island properties in Satun Province to earn the distinction — and it's listed on Tablet Hotels. The 16 villas are genuinely standalone units, not hotel rooms rebranded as villas.
Irene Pool Villa Resort sits on the northern end of Sunrise Beach with 16 standalone pool villas spread across three distinct settings — beachfront, garden, and elevated. The place is genuinely private: high-perimeter walls, plunge pools, open-plan interiors, and floor-to-ceiling glass that frames either the Andaman Sea or the treetops above. Getting here takes effort — a flight to Hat Yai, a drive to Pak Bara pier, then a speedboat — but the island quietness you find on arrival makes that journey feel worth it.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Pool Access Room
Part of the Irene Resort Phase 2 expansion on Sunrise Beach. Steps directly from a private terrace into the resort's saltwater pool. Designed with natural textures, warm tones, and contemporary Thai details. Includes balcony, bathtub, minibar, and free WiFi. A solid entry point into the resort for guests who want pool proximity without a standalone villa.
Sand Beachfront Pool Villa
Steps directly from the terrace onto the white sand of Sunrise Beach. Expansive windows pull in natural light and frame sea views, while the open-plan interior flows out to a private plunge pool fitted with a glass-panel wall so you can see the ocean from inside the water. One of the only villa categories at the resort where pets are welcome.
King · 110 sqmSun Beachfront Pool Villa
Directly on Sunrise Beach with its own private wooden sun deck leading to the sand. The standout feature here is an ocean loft above the master bedroom — an air-conditioned glass-framed space with a wide window panel offering panoramic sea views. The secluded plunge pool sits just off the terrace. One of the most architecturally interesting villas at the resort for anyone who wants both beach access and elevated sea-gazing.
King · 118 sqmTree Pool Villa
Set among mature tamarind trees and tropical gardens, away from the beachfront. The most private of the three villa types — surrounded by lush green rather than ocean. It has a private infinity pool, a living/sleeping open-plan layout, and a stargazing loft that sits above the main space with a panel for night-sky viewing. Built for couples who want deep quiet and some natural shade.
King · 138 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bespoke beach wedding planning, vow renewals, and proposals. The resort handles all logistics from flowers to catering to décor. Popular for honeymoon couples and anniversaries.
Adult cruiser bikes are included with villa bookings. Use them to ride the coastal paths, explore the local village, or cruise toward Walking Street. Bike rental is standard in all villa categories.
A private tour aboard a traditional longtail boat. Customizable route to surrounding islands, hidden beaches, and coral reefs. Can be combined with wine, champagne, and a gourmet picnic basket. Good option for a private couples day trip.
Guided day trips to nearby islands and beaches in the Tarutao National Marine Park, including snorkeling stops at pristine reef sites.
A new luxury catamaran experience aboard a YOT 41 vessel. Launching October 2026.
Discounted cocktails, refreshing drinks, and light bites at the beachfront bar or poolside during designated sunset hours.
Kayaks available for guests to paddle the coastline, explore coves, and navigate around the island at their own pace. Complimentary for the first hour in most packages.
Stand-up paddleboards available for calm-water sessions along the beach. Complimentary for the first hour in most packages.
Guided snorkeling excursions off Sunrise Beach and the surrounding waters. Snorkeling mask, fins, and life jacket are complimentary for the first hour in most packages. The coral reefs immediately off the north beach are among the best on the island.
Guided painting sessions with materials provided. Pair with a cocktail for an informal art-and-drinks evening on the island.
Signature pool parties with live DJ performances, cocktails, and activities. Occasional events rather than a daily fixture.
Live jazz and acoustic performances in the early evening, providing a relaxed backdrop for cocktail hour or dinner.
Complimentary shuttle service to Koh Lipe's Walking Street, running 6:00pm–9:00pm daily. Particularly useful since Lipe has no taxis.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Direct access to Sunrise Beach from beachfront villas and the resort grounds. Sun loungers, beach beds, cushions, and umbrellas provided.
High-speed WiFi throughout the property and in all villas, rated 100+ Mbps — enough for remote work.
A two-level fitness center with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking nature. Equipped with modern cardio and strength-training machines. The expanded Phase 2 center is a major upgrade over the original.
Cats and dogs welcome in the Sand Beachfront Pool Villa. Maximum 2 pets. American Pit Bull Terriers and Rottweilers not permitted. Guests are responsible for any property damage.
A beachfront saltwater pool facing the Andaman Sea with stepping stones, sun loungers, and an adjoining pool bar.
Thatched-roof pool bar accessible directly from the water, serving cocktails, fresh juice, and light snacks.
A dedicated guest app for booking spa treatments, reserving dinner, arranging activities, requesting in-room amenities, and receiving resort notifications.
Complimentary shuttle to Walking Street nightly (6–9pm). Pier transfers and excursion booking also arranged through the concierge.
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