Barabara Budget Satun

There was no boat to Koh Lipe after 1:30 PM, so we needed to stay overnight. The property is an easy walk from the pier, and the rooms are fine for a short stay. A very bad smell came from the side, not from the hotel, and we couldn't open the windows. It works as a place to stay briefly.

The rooms and hotel are clean, no doubt about that. The property packs a lot of rooms into a very small area, so you feel as if you’re sleeping in the same room as your neighbors. It’s even more noticeable when they’re a family. This may be the best hotel in the area, but it’s very noisy, and I’d recommend spending the night in another city instead. The sheets have been resewn, which is a good thing given human overconsumption, but it doesn’t feel appropriate for a hotel.

I had a one-night booking for November 2025 at BARA BARA Budget Satun, but severe flooding in southern Thailand made it impossible to reach the hotel, so I had to cancel. They agreed to refund me, but I still haven’t received the money despite trying repeatedly. Based on what happened, I wouldn’t recommend staying here or paying in advance.

The modern minimalist style is lovely, and the bed was very comfortable. Everything was super clean, with a great coffee-making setup right beside the pool. The staff were friendly and helpful too.