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Best Halal Food Options for Travelers: Hat Yai to Koh Lipe

Getting to Koh Lipe from Hat Yai is a popular route for our guests. We know that finding halal food along the way matters — a lot. Whether you’re stopping for breakfast before your ferry, grabbing a quick bite on Walking Street, or planning dinner with your feet in the sand at Sunrise Beach, this […]

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Backpacking Guide: Hat Yai to Koh Lipe

Getting to Koh Lipe The journey from Hat Yai to Koh Lipe takes 4 to 5.5 hours and costs roughly THB 750–1,000 per person on a combined transfer. You ride a minivan to Pak Bara Pier, then cross the Andaman Sea by speedboat to the island. Most mornings, our guests arrive on Sunrise Beach, and […]

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Best Places to Stay for Long Trips on Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe is one of Thailand’s most livable islands for long-stay travelers. The island manages a practical balance — relaxed beach life, walkable distances, and enough variety in accommodation to suit different budgets and lifestyles. For stays of two weeks or longer, choosing the right area and property makes a real difference to your daily […]

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Best Seafood Restaurants on Koh Lipe

If you are planning a trip to Koh Lipe, finding the best seafood restaurants is probably already on your mind — and rightfully so. Fresh catches, beachside grills, and bold Thai flavors are part of what makes this island special. Our team at Salisa Resort has spent years watching guests return from dinners raving about […]

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Best Hotels Near Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe

Sunrise Beach on Koh Lipe draws visitors back year after year. If you are planning which beaches to visit during your stay with us, add it to your list. The sand is soft and pale, the water stays calm and shallow well out from shore, and sunrise over the eastern horizon is genuinely worth setting […]

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How to Choose the Best Resort for Snorkeling Access on Koh Lipe

Snorkeling draws most travelers to Koh Lipe, and where you stay matters more than you might expect. A resort steps from the reef means you can slip into the water on a whim. A resort farther away means coordinating boats and schedules just to see any coral at all. This guide breaks down what actually […]

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Travel from Khao Lak to Koh Lipe VS Koh Lipe to Khao Lak

Getting to Koh Lipe — What Salisa Guests Should Know If you’re figuring out how to reach Salisa Resort from Khao Lak, here’s the short version: your journey takes around six hours total and involves both road and sea transport. There is no direct boat from Khao Lak to Koh Lipe. You’ll travel south by […]

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Top 10 Tips for Traveling from Langkawi to Koh Lipe

Getting to Koh Lipe from Langkawi means taking a ferry across the Andaman Sea. The crossing takes about 1.5 to 2 hours when conditions cooperate. Our guests usually find this route works well, especially between mid-October and early May, when services run daily and the water stays calm. Here’s what to expect for your arrival […]

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Langkawi to Koh Lipe for Families: Safe & Fun Travel Options

Getting to Koh Lipe — What Salisa Guests Should Know The most straightforward way to reach Salisa Resort from Langkawi is the direct ferry from Langkawi, Malaysia, to Koh Lipe, Thailand. The crossing takes about 90 minutes, and ferries arrive at Pattaya Beach, which is a short walk or speedboat ride from our property on […]