Ko Lipe is home to beautiful white sandy, crystal clear beaches such as Pattaya Beach, Sunrise Beach, North Point Beach, or Sunset Beach. These are the main beaches of the island, lined with resorts, and tourist amenities.
In addition to the major beaches, Koh Lipe is also home to several smaller beaches with a secluded atmosphere. Most of the beaches are located at the western end of the island.
If you want a bit of adventure, explore the hidden beaches through short jungle trails, you must check out Lipe Secret Beach. This small beach is a great place for swimming, snorkeling, and away from the tourist crowds.
In this article, I will show you where it is located, things to do on the beach, and some of the good accommodations near Lipe Secret Beach.
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- Where to stay in Koh Lipe
- Best Things to Do in Ko Lipe
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- How to Get to Koh Lipe & Get Around
Where is Koh Lipe Secret Beach?
Lipe Secret Beach is located at the south western end of Lipe. It is accessible through a 20 minute walk though the jungle, or by long tail boats/ Kayaking from nearby beaches such as Pattaya or Sunrise Beach.
You can search the beach on both Google Maps and Map.me with the name Lipe Secret Beach. It’s located close to Polo Beach on Map.me or Pantai Galah Beach on Google Maps.
How to get to Lipe Secret Beach?
By Road
From major beaches on the island, such as Pattaya, Sunrise, or Walking Street, you can take a motorbike taxi to the heading trail. It may be around 10 minutes drive and the cost is 50 baht. Taxi motorbikes generally cost 50 baht for any destination around Koh Lipe.
If you enjoy walking, you can walk all the way from the street to the heading trail to Lipe Secret Beach for around 30 minutes. The road is mostly flat with concrete road, dirt road, and forest trail with a hilly path at the last bits. It can be tiring on hot days. You can avoid the heat by visiting late afternoon or early morning.
When you reach the jungle path, you can follow the marked trail for around 15-30 minutes to head to the beach. I used Maps.me as a navigation reference. You can use Google to get a general sense of the route. I recommend sticking to the main trail and avoiding going off-path.
Another way to reach Lipe Secret Beach by road is to walk to Pantai Galah Beach first, followed by either a swim to Secret Beach or a coastal walk with a short jungle trail.
You can easily walk to Pantai Galah Beach by using Map.me. On Map.me this beach is called Pollo Beach and has clear trail direction to the beach. You can use Google Maps for general orientation. If you are lucky, you can see monkeys along the jungle trails.
By kayaking/ long tail boats
In addition to walking, you can use long tail boats, from all main beaches on the island such as Sunrise Beach, Pattaya Beach, and Sunset Beach. This is the most easy option but comes with a cost and is not really worth it.
If you enjoy kayaking, you can rent a kayak at either Pattaya or Sunset Beach then kayak to these beaches for around 30 minutes.
What to do in Koh Lipe Secret Beach?
Enjoy the secluded atmosphere
Lipe Secret Beach is a tiny beach located at the far western end of the island, offering a laid-back atmosphere, with the beach often nearly empty. There are no hotels and any tourist amenities along the beach, making it even more tranquil.
If you want to avoid crowds and have the beach almost to yourself, you must check out Lipe Secret Beach. Depending on the time of the year, you can see some trash along the shore , which can be a little disappointing. But, you can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and help to collect trash to keep it clean.
Swimming and Snorkeling
The beach has an U shape with rocks on the sides and the sand in the middle. The water is clear with beautiful fish and starfish. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling. As there are no tourist facilities on the beach, you can snorkeling gear with you for snorkeling.
Check out the nearby beaches such as Pantai Galah Beach
There are two other small beaches located east of Koh Lipe Secret Beach. You can follow the jungle trail or swim from Lipe Beach to these beaches. One beach is named Pantai Galah Beach on Google Maps, and the other one in the middle has no name.
These places are also excellent places for enjoying secluded atmosphere and for swimming and snorkeling. Similar to Lipe Secret Beach, there are no facilities or resorts on Pantai Galah beach, so no one cleans it regularly, and you may see quite a lot of plastic fishing ropes along the shore, which can be a bit off-putting.
Where to stay near Koh Lipe Secret Beach?
There are some good hotels and resorts located along the northwest coast, and Pattaya Beach that is close to Lipe Secret Beach. If you want quiet secluded beach holidays, there are some good options for you to choose from.
The Cliff Lipe
This is a popular 4-star resort in the quiet area of Koh Lipe, on the north west coast, close to Sunset Beach and Lipe Secret Beach. The resort is ideal for families and couples who want a peaceful atmosphere and don’t mind a bit traveling to the walking street for bars and restaurants.
The resort has a private beach area and beautiful rooms overlooking the ocean. It has an onsite restaurant with stunning vows and you can choose villas with pools.
Aya Beach Resort Koh Lipe
This is a new resort located on the western coast of Koh Lipe, in a quiet area, but 10 minutes by motorbike taxi to the walking street. Close to the secluded Sanom Beach and Lipe Secret Beach.
It’s a good value for money hotel with free transfer to the pier. Rooms are spacious with beautiful sea views. Ideal for couples, honeymooners, and those who want a peaceful stay. Forever Restaurant is within a short walk from the resort.
Casa De Lipe
This is a great hotel in a peaceful location of Koh Lipe, close to Sunset Beach, and Secret Beach. It has a private beach area, swimming pool with lots of sunbeds and umbrellas for guests. Ideal base in Koh Lipe to relax and unwind.
Other small “secret” quiet beaches on Koh Lipe
Sanom Beach
Sanom Beach is located just a short stroll from the western end of Pattaya Beach. You can walk across the beautiful wooden bridge and ground of Sanom Beach Resort to reach this beach.
This is a quiet place to sunbathe, swim, and snorkeling. There is an onsite restaurant/ bar at the beach where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and rent sunbeds.
If you want a quiet atmosphere, away from crowds and the noise of the long tail boats, you must check out Sanom Beach.
Maricilla Beach
This is a beautiful beach located south of Sunrise Beach, close to Serendipity Resort and Moons beach at Ten Moons Lipe Resort. Like sunrise beach, this beach has crystal clear water, white sand, and stunning views of the nearby Koh Usen Island.
It’s quieter than Sunrise Beach, so if you are searching for quieter beaches, this is a good place to check out. It’s a great place for swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. There are shades along the shore from big trees.
Moons beach
This is another small beautiful beach south of Sunrise Beach, close to Ten Moons Lipe Resort, Kathalee Beach Resort, and Maricilla Beach. Similar to Maricilla Beach, this beach has crystal clear water, big rocks, shaded from trees, and you can have nice meals with the Moons restaurant nearby.
So, there you have it, a short travel guide of Koh Lipe Secret Beach and some remote beaches on the western end of Koh Lipe. If you want to be away from the crowds in the main beaches of Pattaya or Sunrise Beach, Lipe Secret Beach is well worth checking.