Hat Patong
Spread across four buildings, BYD feels like it's been torn out of an upmarket interior-design magazine. Stylish and comfortable (and only a few minutes'…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Bicol
Fernandos is the best hotel in town, not least because the friendly owners Cecilia and Angie Duran are a great source of information and provincial tours…
Sumbawa
Removed from the action on a hill above town, this highly manicured Bali-style 'haven' is easily the best accommodation option in town with two-storey…
Ko Lanta
Tucked into two artfully revamped 100-year-old teak houses facing each other across the street, this is an excellent choice. There are impeccably styled…
Ko Lanta
These century-old Chinese teak pole houses and former opium dens are stilted over the harbour. The original time-worn wood floors are intact, the ceilings…
Ao Nang
Away off the main strip (there's a daily shuttle to the beach), Ban Sainai sports cushy, thatched faux-adobe bungalows in burnt orange, sprinkled amid the…
Boracay
Perched above a fantastic beach like a deluxe treehouse, Nami offers privacy, breathtaking views and a bamboo elevator to save your legs. The 12 luxury…
Northern Laos
Run by the charming and extremely knowledgeable Kong, the seven-berth dorm is slightly cramped, but the outdoor block has large, clean rooms with mint…
Kuala Lumpur
Sporting an urban vibe and appealing retro design, this boutique hotel is located steps away from Bukit Bintang's shopping and nightlife. Rooms feature…
North Luzon
Our favourite of this surf hostel chain, Circle has mastered a chilled-out surfer vibe where you'll make friends in minutes and never want to leave. The…
North Sulawesi
A collection of spacious, well-equipped wooden bungalows surround a green open courtyard and are run by a friendly owner who bends over backwards to help…
Kupang
One of Kupang's better accommodation options, the 88 newish rooms at this waterfront mid-rise are stylish with pops of colour. There are two pools, a spa,…
Dalat
More budget hotel than hostel, although it's a popular traveller hub. The vast eight- and 12-bed dorms come with comfy bunks and privacy curtains (a women…
Boracay
Little Pahuwayan, at the end of an alleyway on Bulabog Beach, is one of the best-value spots on the island, offering spacious, stylish rooms with private…
Ko Samui
With a supremely calm reception area and two swimming pools, Rocky's effortlessly finds the right balance between upmarket ambience and unpretentious,…
Panay
This tiny resort island – you can walk around it in 10 minutes – sits in an alluring sea of coral islets. Very well managed, it offers superb food and…
Sumbawa
Set amid tropical gardens, the six rooms at Rock Pool are some of the nicest on Pantai Lakey, with air-con, decent wi-fi and fabulous views across the…
Bukit Lawang
Run by an English conservation scientist and her Sumatran husband, Green Hill has lovely stilt-high rooms ideal for couples and families, with cool en…
Ko Tao
Wooden gargoyle masks and stone fertility goddesses abound amid swirling mosaics and multi-armed statues at this whitewashed estate. Hoots from distant…
Banda Islands
A rustic boutique hotel in an 1859 Dutch colonial-era house; characterful if slightly overpriced rooms come with rain showers, solid wood furniture and…
Maluku
Seven spotless rooms on a peerless stretch of beach sit with splendid views of the bay. All rooms share terraces and have their own bathrooms, the most…
Krabi Province
This is not your typical bland, chain-style Holiday Inn. Set on a sprawling estate with manicured gardens, a breezy restaurant, two pools (and a swim-up…
Northern Laos
Set around an expansive garden, the biggest bungalows have fun, outdoor, rock-clad shower spaces. All rooms have comfortable beds, mosquito nets, fans and…
Myanmar (Burma)
Leaving all other town-centre hotels in the shade, this enclave of modern, bungalow-style, wood-floored rooms across from the river is reasonably priced…
Ko Samui
This hidden bamboo paradise is worth the splurge. Set on 8 hectares along a rugged promontory, Six Senses strikes the perfect balance between opulence and…
Vigan
This hotel is more than 135 years old and retains every morsel of its old-world charm. The spacious rooms, fabulous antique furniture – including wooden…
Banda Islands
To find the class crashpad on Ai, walk up from the jetty, right at the T-intersection, past the fort, then 500m further past a school and pineapple…
Nan Province
By far the best place to stay in Ban Bo Luang is this attractive and well-run hillside resort overlooking the village and the river that runs through it…
Mindoro
With 40 business-standard rooms, this new hotel is far better than anything in the noisy centre and just a short tricycle ride into town. You get plenty…
Baan Grood Arcadia Resort & Spa
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
This resort brings a touch of luxury to laid-back Ban Krut. Thai design features throughout the garden-view rooms and villas, while amenities such as a…
Chin State
Run by the charming Monica, who speaks reasonable English and understands travellers' needs, this friendly guesthouse towards the eastern end of the…
Quy Nhon
Beachside in a fishing village 17km east of the city, this locally owned hostel boasts good-quality accommodation and kind hosts. The air-conditioned dorm…
Panay
Serving primarily European and North American guests, this private waterfront villa sits at the very quiet end of Alubihod Beach – at high tide there's no…
Bohol
Overlooking the Tagbilaran Strait and Panglao Island beyond, Ocean Suites enjoys a terrific location and has contemporary rooms, a bright, breezy cafe and…
Chiang Mai Province
Sitting in the western wedge of the Mae Sa Valley, this stylish boutique hotel has comfortable designer villas strung along a trickling brook, designed to…
Maluku
This blissful island hideaway, with 11 rooms in three bungalows that only open in the dry season when guests are expected, is ideal for a small group of…
Kalimantan
Located in a quiet neighbourhood between the airport and Tanjung Redeb, this rustic guesthouse in a palm-filled garden is easily the most pleasant stay in…
Southern Laos
This Lao-Belgian-owned spot on the river a tad south of the main drag has the cleanest rooms in town, with private balconies, beautifully tiled interiors…
Hanoi
Flashpackers Nexy has modern, clean dorms and bathrooms, soft beds with privacy curtains, quality linen and ample locked storage, plus staff who speak…
Ko Lipe
Serendipity is in an exquisitely designed spot, delightfully isolated by draping itself up above the boulder-strewn southern point of Hat Sunrise and…
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