The Noi Guesthouse Koh Lipe

This review is strictly for the restaurant across the street from the Green Hotel. I believe there are at least two businesses using the name Nội on the island; and I did not sleep at either only eat in the restaurant. Because the Green Hotel is a decent walk from walking street and the mass of eateries in that general area I began to look for closer options to avoid that long, dirty, uphill walk dodging motorbikes. I has seen a sign advertising smoothies outside the Nội across from my hotel so I walked over there at lunch. As I approached the entrance a female employee stepped in front of me to block me and asked where did I think I was going. I had seen her earlier on the road when she sideswiped me with her motorbike. I told her to move; she did. I removed my sandals for the common no shoes rule on the island and a very friendly girl manning the front desk ask if she could help me. I asked if it was possible to get a smoothie and she smiled “of course” and took my order. As I sat down the unfriendly employee with the bun maybe tied a little too tight on her head passed my table and glared at me. I finished my delicious smoothie which came out relatively quick, and while I was paying for it I inquired about breakfast for the next morning. The friendly girl showed me a menu and said “yes please join us.” I returned the next day and had a delicious, very affordable breakfast (150 baht) that came out in 15 minutes with a nearly full dining room. I told the girl I was very happy and I would be back the next morning. Later that day I had an urge for another smoothie and went back across the street from my hotel. I sat down at an available table and as I looked up the unfriendly bun headed girl who I’m pretty sure isn’t a server was asking me what I wanted. I began to speak in English as I had on my two previous visits and she began to shake her head no angrily “no no no.” I asked what her problem was, picked up a menu and began pointing at pictures to explain what I wanted while she continued to glare at me and shake her head “no, no.” I I noticed the Thai owner was in the room and I began to raise my voice louder to indicate I didn’t appreciate this angry employee in my face but the Thai owner showed no interest in what was happening. Suddenly the problem employee speaks English and she goes and gives my order to the kitchen. Because of her behavior I changed my breakfast plans for the next morning and went elsewhere. I’m nearing the end of three months travel through Vietnam and Thailand and this was the worst experience I had; nothing else comes close. Clearly she feels overly confident with her job security. Attila The Bun. No chance for a recommendation.

Clean room, good condition, Noi and his husband very friendly and helpful Near beach, near restaurants. Very good experience and absolutely better than other places around, the price is correct breakfast included! I will be back here soon