The Lonely Planet in their 2008 guide to "Thailand's Islands & Beaches" gave us their seal of approval, selecting Castaway Resort for their coveted 'OUR PICK' award for Koh Lipe. Their review said:
"...most chic on Lipe..."
"...food is excellent and the ambience divinely romantic..."
"...one of the most environmentally friendly..."
We've also appeared in quite a few magazines since we opened in October 2007. To name just a few of them:
- Conde Nast - January 2008
- The Guardian (UK) - January 2008
- Living Etc (Thailand) - April 2008
- Vogue - The Art of Living - June 2008
Waiting for you here
Our resort, set at the southern end of Sunrise Beach, is designed to feel like home.The Castaway Centre is the heart of our resort with a bar and restaurant. The large shaded deck is covered in comfy cushions and hammocks. Hang out on our deck and slowly become part of the place and watch the breathtaking sea views which change all day with the changing colour of the light.
On the beach we have salas with more hammocks, some bedouin tents with a modern stylish twist, and comfortable African chairs which are perfect to sit on at the end of the day, enjoy a cool drink and appreciate just how good the world can be.
Also by the beach we have our little massage centre, with skilled hands trained in Bangkok our masseurs dispense soothing relaxation all day long.
If you are looking for something more active there is plenty to do. We have our very own Castaway Divers diving centre which offers diving course and trips, and snorkelling trips. We also organise boat trips to the neighbouring islands where you can see troupes of macaques, waterfalls and there are inviting beaches to stop and have lunch on, or spend the afternoon lying in the shade.
Preserving Koh Lipe's beauty
Koh Lipe is a small island with limited resources and space. We respect the environment and are working hard to preserve Koh Lipe's beauty.
With careful design we have eliminated energy hungry air-con. Spacious bungalows are cool and airy. Our buildings are made of hardwood from responsibly managed sources. We aim to become carbon neutral and are working to convert our diesel generators to palm oil.
We only use washing products that are non-polluting and biodegradable. Packaging is minimised and re-used. Towels and bed linen are 100% cotton and we encourage guests to change them only when needed. Our organic waste is composted to enrich the soil.
Paradise is hard to find. Working together Lipe island will be enjoyed by all for a long time to come.
