Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Soluna Guesthouse

    Pulau Langkawi

    A two-storey wooden house serves as the centrepiece of this charming budget enclave inland from the beach strip, looked after by a friendly owner (as well…

  • Where 2 Next

    El Nido

    Enviably placed just off Nacpan Beach, peaceful Where 2 Next is well positioned to ride Nacpan's surging popularity. The dorm rooms are charmingly rustic,…

  • Edriyan Bungalow

    Lombok

    Three two-storey bamboo bungalows, each with intricate designs, offer astounding views over the glistening rice fields. Also on offer are an inviting pool…

  • Rabbit Tree

    Gili Meno

    You know you've tripped deep down the rabbit hole when you find yourself sleeping on a dorm bed in a technicolour ball pit, or when the floor you're…

  • Gili Meno Eco Hostel

    Gili Meno

    A fantasy in driftwood, bamboo and coconut-palm thatch, this is the place you dream about when you're stuck in the freezing cold at home waiting for a…

  • The First Hotel

    Myanmar (Burma)

    The superior rooms with big windows overlooking the Pathein River are the ones to go for at this fine addition to the town's accommodation options. Other…

  • Palace Gate Hotel

    Phnom Penh

    Close to the riverfront, the Palace Gate has an unrivalled location overlooking the walls of, well obviously, the Royal Palace. The hotel is built around…

  • Thai Thai Sukhothai Guesthouse

    Sukhothai

    This place isn't a guesthouse but is instead a very comfortable hotel that gets rave reviews. The bungalows with their big balconies are especially…

  • Tagaytay Garden Mountain Breeze

    Around Manila

    Tagaytay's best budget option enjoys an excellent location just a few hundred metres from the rotunda. As well as clean dorms there are a few compact…

  • Montebello Villa Hotel

    Cebu City

    Built in a Spanish-Colonial style reminiscent of a Mexican hacienda, the Montebello enjoys a tranquil location 3km north of the Ayala Center in leafy…

  • Silver Naga

    Vang Vieng

    The handsome rooms here feature contemporary decoration and lots of nice touches like private balcony, flat-screen TV and rain shower. Staff are friendly…

  • Cabilao Sanctuary Beach & Dive Resort

    Bohol

    A new beachside dive resort with modish, spotless A-frame bungalows and rooms; even the cheapest 'superior' options are very well furnished while the…

  • Patio Hotel & Urban Resort

    Phnom Penh

    If you hate high-design rooms with ultra-comfy beds, rooftop bars with twinkling fairy lights, hallways lined in contemporary art and 8th-floor infinity…

  • Villa del Carmen Bed & Breakfast

    Bohol

    Perfectly located for those wanting an early start to catch sunrise over the Chocolate Hills, this chalet-style hotel is run by a charming local family…

  • Bali Silent Retreat

    West Bali

    Set amid gorgeous scenery, this place is just what its name says: somewhere to meditate, practise yoga, go on nature walks and more – all in total silence…

  • Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort

    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai’s grandest upscale resort is about 2km outside the city centre on a beautiful stretch of the Mae Nam Kok. Rooms are immense and decked out in…

  • Matahari Beach Resort

    North Bali

    This lovely beachside resort, on the quieter east end of the bay, is set in spacious and verdant grounds. Widely spaced bungalows are works of traditional…

  • Ma Maison Boutique Hotel

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Classy Ma Maison is halfway between the airport and the city centre, and partly in the French countryside, decor-wise. Wooden shutters soften the exterior…

  • Sukhothai

    Bangkok

    This is one of Bangkok’s classiest luxury options, and, as the name suggests, the Sukhothai employs brick stupas, courtyards and antique sculptures to…

  • Thousand Hills Guest House

    Gunung Leuser National Park

    The first Ketambe guesthouse you'll come across if approaching from the south and the most charming of its accommodation options, this place consists of…

  • Plantation

    Phnom Penh

    The largest and most ambitious hotel in the MAADS group of properties, Plantation ticks all the boxes with its high ceilings, stylish fixtures and…

  • Rambutan Resort

    Phnom Penh

    Sixties-groovy, gay-friendly and extremely well run, this striking villa once belonged to the US embassy. The soaring original structure and a newer wing…

  • Light Hotel

    Halong City

    The good-sized, modern and super-clean rooms here are excellent value, especially the spacious triples with one large and one small bed. Chuck in the fact…

  • Zen Rooms Don Mariano

    Cebu City

    A fine no-frills hotel that enjoys a terrific uptown location with cafes, restaurants and shopping options on your doorstep. Rooms are smallish, but…

  • Sogod Bay Scuba Resort

    Leyte

    Run by a welcoming Australian, this fine place has a prime waterfront location, with simply but elegantly furnished rooms with terraces. Cheaper options…

  • Adhisthana

    Yogyakarta

    Featuring an intriguing juxtaposition of colonial house and designer hotel, the facade of this elegant option is strikingly decorated with a fun…

  • Lao Orchid Hotel

    Vientiane

    A classy, modern hotel with a swish lobby and chilled veranda cafe with a great view of the road. There are 33 welcoming rooms here with varnished wood…

  • Savoy Homann Hotel

    Bandung

    Dating back to 1921, this wonderful-looking hotel has a superb sweeping facade and a palm-tree-filled atrium, while the impressively large and bright…

  • Meno Dream Resort

    Gili Meno

    This intimate property has just five bungalows surrounding a central pool and tranquil garden. Each has a unique character with art on the walls, gorgeous…

  • Alvin & Angie Mt Pinatubo Guesthouse

    Around Manila

    Run by superfriendly Alvin and Angie, this laid-back guesthouse is the place independent travellers head to to arrange their volcano trek. It's a relaxing…

  • Pangalusian Island Resort

    Bacuit Archipelago

    The newest and fanciest of El Nido Resorts' four Palawan properties, this is luxury living at its finest. The villas are honeymoon-ready, the horseshoe…

  • Samaya

    Seminyak

    Understated yet cultured, the Samaya is one of the best bets for a villa right on the beach in south Bali. It boasts 52 villas in a luxurious contemporary…

  • Tevana House Reef

    South Sulawesi

    Elevating the area's offerings to a higher plane, Tevana's attention to detail is palpable in everything from their exquisitely landscaped cliffside…

  • 1920 Hotel

    Siem Reap

    Set in a grand old building near Psar Chaa (the Old Market) dating from, well, we'd hazard a guess at 1920, this is a thoughtfully presented budget…

  • Song Long Hotel

    Northeast Vietnam

    This excellent-value hotel has spotless midrange rooms for upper-budget prices. The spacious doubles are better value than the cheaper superior rooms…

  • Buah Bali Villas

    Kerobokan

    This small development has only seven villas, which range in size from one to two bedrooms. Like the many other nearby villa hotels, each unit has a…

  • Uluwatu Cottages

    Bukit Peninsula

    Fourteen bungalows are spread across a large site right on the cliff, just 400m east of the Ulu Watu cafes (about 200m off Jl Labuan Sait). The units are…

  • Bann Makok

    Ko Kut

    This boutique ecoresort, tucked into the mangroves, uses recycled timbers painted in vintage colours to create a maze of eight rooms that resembles a…

  • Sejuk Cottages

    Gili Air

    Thirteen well-built, tastefully designed thatched lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, and pretty two- and three-storey cottages (some have rooftop living rooms)…

  • Manor House

    Phnom Penh

    A villa that had a second life as a boutique hotel has transformed again into a chic hostel with some of the most luxurious dorms in town. The pool (and…

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