Lipa Noi Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Koh Samui showing tropical scenes and a beach
Koh Samui featuring tropical scenes and a pool
Lipa Noi
Koh Samui showing interior views
Thong Kut Beach featuring general coastal views, tropical scenes and a sandy beach

This beach is where you’ll find coconut trees, beachfront villas and not much else.

Lipa Noi Beach is geared toward travellers who are looking for a more relaxing getaway, free from the parties and nightlife Koh Samui and the surrounding islands are known for. As a result, older travellers and those with younger kids make up a large portion of the visitors. 

The beach is also a favourite of those who visit Koh Samui by the car ferry from the mainland. The Raja Ferry disembarks just to the south of Lipa Noi, which makes the area a great first stop if you plan on driving around the island.

The beach itself is known for its pristine white sands, clear blue water, and shallow, flat seabed. It is also free from coral, making it safer for younger kids, and perfect for water sports such as sailboarding and kayaking. Lie about on the beach, or join a game of beach volleyball if you’re feeling a little more active. 

Apart from the beach, Lipa Noi is rather bare considering the main attraction is the isolation from the larger tourist centers, it certainly makes sense. If you’re travelling with kids, however, you might like to head up through the coconut plantations for a drive, or make your way to Paradise Park Farm, in the hills to the east. The farm is home to hundreds of birds, both local and foreign, and has a pool with possibly the best panoramic views on Koh Samui.

You’ll find plenty of restaurants in the resorts around Lipa Noi. Make sure you swing by the local institution, Big John Seafood, for some of the best eating on Koh Samui. You can dine alfresco while watching the sun set over the islands of the Ang Thong National Park.

Lipa Noi Beach is located on the western side of Koh Samui, just north of the Raja Ferry Terminal. 

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
96/3 Moo 2, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is Rp1.806.081 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp1.806.081
Rp2.143.819 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nathon Pier and Lipa Noi Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (326 reviews)
"Staff is extremely nice! Facility is beautiful and the food is great. We stayed in the villa, very large and quiet. Villas are very trendy and updated. Great views, highly recommend this property. Included breakfast is buffet along with a la cart menu items."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa

5 out of 5
44/134 Moo 1, Mae Nam Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is Rp2.520.901 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.520.901
Rp2.992.309 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
"The hotel was stunning. Breath taking views. Super clean. Staff were very friendly, efficient and accommodating. Could not fault a thing about the hotel and staff. My only concern was it was a little far out to the main restaurant areas like Fisherman's Village etc. but they do offer a shuttle bus ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Explorar Koh Samui – Adults Only Resort and Spa
Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa

Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
5/5 Moo 3, Bo Phud, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
The price is Rp706.484 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp706.484
Rp838.598 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa resort in Koh Samui. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Lamai Beach and Chaweng Beach ...
7.2/10 Good! (224 reviews)
"Lovely quiet resort, that gave you a workout the paths are quite steep, but always a man in a golfcart eager to give you a ride to the top. If you want a ride into town you have to book for the free shuttle the day before. We missed out on this because we were only here for 2 days. They dont seem ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Baan Hin Sai Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Akatsuki

Villa Akatsuki

5 out of 5
57/8 Moo 2, Lipa Noi, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Koh Samui. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Nathon Pier and Thongyang Beach are located ...
Villa Akatsuki
Horizon Residence Rentals

Horizon Residence Rentals

3.5 out of 5
10/11 Moo 5, Bophut, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Chaweng Beach and Fisherman's Village ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (25 reviews)
"Amazing staff amazing facilities"

Reviewed on 29 Feb 2024

Horizon Residence Rentals
The Bulin Residence

The Bulin Residence

3 out of 5
173/4 Moo.4, T.Maret, Lamai Koh Samui, Koh Samui
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Koh Samui. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Lamai Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (9 reviews)
"Nice location. Large room. On site laundry and motorcycle rental."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

The Bulin Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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