Gunung Leuser National Park
Rainforest Lodge has simple but pleasant bungalows along a river in beautiful jungle surrounds, with plenty of opportunities for wildlife-spotting. Let Mr…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Sumba
Run by an Australian who married a local king and now welcomes guests into village life. Stay in one of two spacious bamboo bungalows with alang alang…
Solo
Hidden down a small gang (alley) off Jl Ahmad Dahlan, this unique guesthouse, run by a delightful, charismatic owner, offers four exceptional-value rooms…
Kupang
Run by living Nusa Tenggara encyclopedia and former Indonesian film star Edwin Lerrick, Lavalon is Kupang's best-value accommodation. Rooms are worn but…
Sumba
When you see the surfboard sign, turn into this homestay roosting above Kerewe Beach. Each of the four, traditional bungalows has a different bed set up…
Panay
Our favourite budget resort in western Visayas, Cabugan is a particular kind of earthy tropical paradise. The resort hides on a spit of white sand between…
Mae Hong Son Province
This is one of the more legendary places to stay in Northern Thailand (and was probably the first guesthouse in Mae Hong Son Province). It's run by John…
Phuket
One of Phuket's most original megaresorts takes its design cues from the island’s tin-mining history. Mining hardware features in the delicate decor;…
Sumba
On four wild beachfront hectares, you can nest in a circular thatched bungalow with canopied driftwood beds and outdoor bathrooms. Oro offers excellent…
Pulau Tioman
Melina is located on a remote beach with photogenic boulders and white sand. Each sleeping option is different, creatively designed from wood, thatch and…
Western Visayas
Easily the best resort on the island, Sanctuary Garden does everything well, thanks to its talented owner, Edgar. The 30-hectare property is nestled in…
Raja Ampat Islands
Kri Eco is the original Raja Ampat dive lodge. It’s a professional operation with a gorgeous setting; baby black-tip reef sharks are frequently seen…
Chin State
Simply furnished and cosy wood bungalows with concrete hot-water bathrooms line a forested ridge. The owner, a botanist and the former chief warden of Nat…
Johor
Welcome to a super-chilled-out beachy paradise, with 21 comfy thatched chalets overlooking Pulau Sibu Besar's best swimming and snorkelling beach. The…
Prachuap Khiri Khan
The best-located, and possibly quietest, hotel in the city is near lots of good restaurants, opens up to the promenade and has great views from upper…
Bukit Lawang
Living up to its name, this lodge is set on a gorgeous bend in the river a 45-minute walk from civilisation. Aca, the eco-minded owner, has preserved a…
Myanmar (Burma)
Charming, English-speaking grandma Mya Mya, her daughter and granddaughters will welcome you to their 100-year-old home on the river, a couple of blocks…
Pulau Perhentian
Alunan’s array of sleek designer pavilions cascade down a rocky, forested hillside to a compact cove. Translating to ‘Waves’ in Malay, the more remote…
Pulau Bintan
Rustic whitewashed beach huts and a white sandy beach make this chillaxed resort popular with visitors from neighbouring Singapore looking for a quick,…
Pulau Tioman
The small number of rooms gives this friendly resort a boutique feel. Operated by creative folk who invest effort in their rooms, the ones to nab are the…
Malang
The owners of this superb backpacking place have fashioned an excellent hostel on the rooftop of Hotel Helios. Dorm beds are comfy (and interestingly…
Western Visayas
A getaway from the 'big city' (Romblon Town), this resort refuge is set on Talipasak beach in Ginablan, about 10km south of town. From the spotless bamboo…
Panay
This property run by Tribal Adventures, a highly recommended tour company based in Boracay, is perched over the Tibiao River and has basic bamboo cottages…
Chiang Rai Province
The Lahu village that’s home to this unique place is only an hour's drive from Chiang Rai but feels very remote. Accommodation consists of simple but…
Davao
Practically every inch of this mother-and-son-run hotel, inside and out, is covered with art – sculptures, poetry, photographs and paintings – all of it…
Siargao
This large, leafy property on the inland side of the road, with a mix of attractively designed and stylishly furnished cottages, is great value. From a…
Myanmar (Burma)
Easily Monywa’s swankiest option, the Win Unity is a series of tile-roofed modern bungalow rooms set in huge grounds on the lakeside, less than half a…
Hanoi
Rates vary dramatically due to the nature and location of this sprawling apartment-hotel tower, but bargains can be found if you book ahead. For the…
Ipoh
Central Ipoh's poshest business hotel smoulders with down-lit dining areas, lavish breakfasts and a small rooftop pool and cocktail bar. Rooms are fitted…
Siargao
This spacious property has a sophisticated and contemporary island vibe. The five rooms are sparely furnished with flat-screen TVs and nice bathrooms. The…
Pulau Tioman
Nabbing one of Bushman’s nine varnished wood bungalows, with their inviting wicker-furnished terraces, is like winning the Juara lottery – with…
Ye Olde Smokehouse Fraser’s Hill
Malaysia
Exposed beams, log fires, four-poster beds and chintz – the Smokehouse goes for broke on its English-charm offensive. Rooms are individually tailored,…
Panay
Midway between San Miguel and Nueva Valencia, this nature resort is superbly done. Set in an attractive forest with concrete pathways and a running stream…
Southern Laos
Set on the riverbank facing Wat Phu, La Folie makes the most of the views. The gorgeous wooden bungalows have lots of attention to detail, including Lao…
Panay
This is both a great place to stay and adventure-travel HQ. Owned by a Filipino-Austrian couple, this very private resort has its own white-sand beach, a…
Singapore
If it's all in the detail, then this Peranakan-inspired hotel has nailed it. Taking inspiration from the traditional Singaporean neighbourhood that…
Western Visayas
Some 4km off the highway and with the finest location on the island, the 20-hectare resort sits on a long, private white-sand beach framed by two…
Camiguin
Gnarly tree branches serve as pillars holding up this two-storey home perched on a rocky headland with waves breaking below. Just three rooms here. The…
Ao Nang
Glur is a fabulous combination guesthouse and hostel, designed, built, owned and operated by a talented Thai architect and his wife. This quiet complex…
Trang Beaches & Islands
On a tree-clad hill just five minutes' walk from Hat Farang, these gorgeous bungalows are an excellent choice. The rustic designs incorporate distressed…
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