Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Raya Resort delivers luxury in the heart of Cha-am, with landscaped greenery and just 12 rooms and four villas ensconced in traditionally inspired wooden…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Manila
This gleaming luxury hotel signals The Fort's ambitions to become Manila's new epicentre of business and commerce. It rises 60 storeys high, with condos…
Chiang Mai
The pick of the guesthouses around the medieval city gate of Pratu Tha Phae has rooms for every budget – all kept spotless – and a mini swimming pool…
Northwestern Cambodia
Thanks to the homestay project run by the CBT (Community-Based Tourism) Office, it’s possible to stay in Banteay Chhmar and three nearby hamlets. Rooms…
Kerobokan
Like many W hotels, the usual too-cute-for-comfort vibe is at work here (how 'bout an 'extreme wow' suite?), but the location on a wave-tossed stretch of…
Khao Yai National Park
This friendly hostel is run by helpful staff who speak excellent English, and is the best of a handful of hostels in Pak Chong. It rents motorbikes (per…
Central Sulawesi
The tightly built, polished wood bungalows on the beach at this all-inclusive top-notch dive resort are spacious and relaxing. The staff bend over…
Cameron Highlands
This 1960s-built country manor is a sophisticated choice. Furnished with writing desks, four-poster beds and wood-beamed ceilings, the 19 sumptuous rooms…
Kuta & Legian
A colossus five-star resort, Double-Six takes a leaf out of the Vegas book of extravagance. Fronted by a luxurious 120m pool, the 146 spacious rooms all…
Khao Yai National Park – Zone 4
Khao Yai National Park
This place is larger and less wooded than Zone 2, but the big mountain view makes it just as pleasant. There are a lot of birds (and potentially wildlife)…
Sukhothai Province
Approximately 32km from Si Satchanalai-Chaliang Historical Park near Sukhothai Airport is this upscale yet rural and isolated resort. Seemingly a…
Trang Beaches & Islands
The beautifully appointed bungalows (or villas) could be straight out of the pages of a glossy magazine. The rooms ooze upmarket beach-chic, with their…
Flores
Get-away-from-it-all bliss exists on Pulau Seraya. Stay in flawless, whitewashed wood-and-thatch-bungalows set on a white-sand beach with offshore…
Sabah
Lankayan Island Resort is a popular spot for diving romantics that's also heavily involved in turtle conservation. There are a couple of dozen cabins…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
One of Redang’s most luxurious resorts, Taaras offers beachside bungalows and hillside apartments set in delightful, landscaped gardens. Pride of place…
Sumatra
A luxurious surfing resort sitting on its own private island, this place has excellent access to Telo’s 18 breaks, sea views from its sumptuous rooms and…
Arcadia Backpackers & Water Park
Kampot
One of Kampot's great backpacker party scenes, riverside Arcadia organises riverboat pub crawls and offers a wide range of accommodation, from large,…
Siem Reap
Setting the standard for the homestay experience around Siem Reap, the Green Home is set up like a family guesthouse and offers beautiful garden views…
Yogyakarta
Rooms are simple and comfortable in this attractive suburban house, but the real benefit here is that Atik, the Javanese author-owner-tour-guide, is a…
Solo
Better known for its restaurant, this hotel offers a few delightful rooms in the vintage, brick Javanese building. With high ceilings, ceramic tiled…
El Nido
Just a few cottages here, but they are delightful, and the food is the best in Sibaltan. The pricier rooms are up the hill at the back with views and…
Yangon
Opened in January 2019, this international-chain hotel is a stylish, top-quality place to stay for business or leisure. All rooms are good but those…
Chiang Rai
Boasting a tranquil riverside location, this resort is styled like a traditional Lanna village. Rooms are large and luxuriously understated, with…
Bangkok
A bold, brash, big chain, the W has correspondingly youngish rooms with cheeky touches (think Thai-boxing-themed furnishings) and high-tech amenities…
Sabah
Run by Narsalis Larvatus tours, this secluded spot on Pulau Libaran consists of a handful of fan-cooled safari tents with twin beds inside, and outdoorsy…
East Bali
Nine large freestanding villa-style units with spacious sea-facing verandahs and romantic four-poster beds sheathed in mosquito nets are among the…
Phnom Penh
This landmark location is a fine place to recapture the heady days of the war correspondents. The rooms are exquisitely finished in polished wood and…
Kampot
Those who make it all the way to Sabay Beach will be handsomely rewarded. From the palm-tree-flanked boardwalk and the dreamy bungalows to the darling…
Puerto Princesa
In a quiet neighbourhood a little south of Rizal Ave, this charming hotel is excellent value. The compact rooms are tastefully minimalist, with most set…
Canggu
This hotel is an oasis among the sterility of walled villas, run by inexperienced and lovable staff. Rooms range from singles with shared bathrooms to…
Dumaguete
Very much the boutique hostel it proclaims to be, Flying Fish is a self-sufficient compound of taste and hipness 2km north of the centre. The on-site…
Timor-Leste
There's plenty to do at this family-friendly spot right on the beach: sip coconuts under the palms, chill in the bar-restaurant (open to all-comers) or…
Sumatra
An intimate surf retreat for 12 guests in a remote location, run by the ever-helpful Mario Fernandes, a Brazilian transplant who guarantees you a good…
Kuala Lumpur
There are only 55 rooms at this luxury hotel occupying the loftiest floors of a 59-storey building – which guarantees sweeping views all around. You'll…
Luang Prabang
This stylish boutique hotel southwest of town is exceptional value when compared with some of the heritage hotels crammed into the old quarter. Rooms are…
Bai Tu Long Bay
Conveniently close to Quan Lan Town Pier (2km) but walkable to the town (1km), this welcoming, family-run place offers clean, spacious and excellent-value…
Panglao Island
A welcoming place with smiling staff and spacious, well-appointed rooms with hardwood floors and private balconies that represent fine value. There's a…
Banyak Islands
The only accommodation on Pulau Palambak Besar is in these 10 lovely bungalows with shared bathrooms fronting a stunning beach. There's a nice restaurant…
Luang Prabang
This romantic bijou belle is stunningly tasteful with Indochinese style; think pendulums ticking away on walls covered with vintage Lao B&W photography,…
Sabah
Idyllically lapped by turquoise water, these Balinese-style stilted bungalows with their peaked roofs, fine interiors and palm-fronted porches are…
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