Phnom Penh
This is one of the most stylish high-rises in the Cambodian capital, offering designer rooms with geometric patterns, pop art on the walls and splashes of…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Bukit Peninsula
A hippie-chic playground where you rough it in style, Mick's never has more than 16 guests. Seven artful bungalows and one luxe villa are set in lush…
Aceh
Simeulue's most upmarket option has a prime location directly on the Peak break. It has a mix of elegant, traditional bungalows that incorporate recycled…
Sambawan Dive Camp & Beach Resort
Eastern Visayas
This place is the only accommodation option on the paradise island of Sambawan. Spacious, simple beach bungalows (which can sleep three and have private…
Phnom Penh
A stylish and dizzyingly geometric high-rise hotel in the heart of the city, Lumiere is mainly aimed at business travellers, but will surely end up…
Sanur
Looming over Sanur's beachfront, this massive hotel has 120 elegant suites and villas on a sprawling site that includes a 50m infinity pool. The design is…
Senggigi
A stylish boutique hotel amid the palms about 1km south of Pura Batu Bolong. Each of the 15 luxe bungalows has an outdoor living room and a hip modern…
Kalimantan
Linked to Nunukan Island by a 1km-long boardwalk, Virgin Cocoa is Maratua's latest luxury offering. More a luxurious retreat than a dive resort, it has 18…
Pulau Perhentian
Crocodile Rock is a luxe option nestled in the rainforest about a 15- to 20-minute walk south of Coral Bay. The timber-clad chalets are raised on stilts…
Surabaya
Someone went to town when they designed this aggressively artsy hotel. We love the foyer area with its melting wax-like columns, the graffiti in the…
Ubud
Set well back in the rice fields near the river valley, this resort has a heavy overlay of Bali style. Accommodation ranges from suites to large three…
Hua Hin
At this fantastic resort, owned by a scion of the royal family, there are 16 much-in-demand villas (with 45 total rooms) on offer. The decor is crisp and…
Ko Chang
One of the top luxury pads in these parts, everything about Dewa is chic, from the dark-tiled 700-sq-metre pool to the contemporary Thai-style rooms that…
Pulau Langkawi
This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. Rooms feature thoughtful design touches and techie…
Ba Be National Park
A step up in amenities from Ba Be's homestays, this lakeside place in Coc Toc village consists of lovely sitting areas linking bamboo and wood-panelled…
Padang
Run by friendly young owner Yuliez, who's an excellent source of info, this central homestay provides bona fide backpacker digs in the form of an air-con…
East Java
A wonderful eco-hotel where the complex resembles a traditional village and all the buildings make good use of recycled wood and solar power. There's…
Luang Prabang
In a peaceful setting at the end of the peninsula facing the Nam Khan, it's so quiet here you can almost hear the breeze. Downstairs rooms are simple wood…
Sukhothai
Water, greenery and traditional structures come together at this lauded resort, culminating in the feel of a Northern Thai village. Other perks include…
Seminyak
Here since 1980, this old-school guesthouse has spacious, grassy grounds with fruit trees and a quiet spot located almost on the beach. The eight rooms…
Bukit Peninsula
Each of the 147 villas here are designed in traditional Balinese manner, complete with a carved entrance way that opens on to an open-air living pavilion…
Ubud
Set below the valley rim, the curved open-air reception area looks like a Cinerama screen of Ubud beauty. Many villas have private pools and all share the…
West Papua
Set on Aiduma Island, Triton Bay Divers opened in 2015 and is still the only dive resort in the region. It has just six elegant wooden cottages on a…
Medan
The best backpackers in Medan is this homestay in a quiet residential street east of the centre. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfy beds and friendly, helpful…
Bangkok
This is one of a handful of large-yet-hip branded hotels in Bangkok. The four-elements-inspired design theme has no two rooms looking quite the same, but…
Siem Reap
With a contemporary chic design by renowned architect Bill Bensley, Shinta Mani Shack features an inviting central pool, while Shinta Mani Angkor offers…
Dili
Genial Vilar and his upbeat staff give this place a great backpacker vibe. Colourful beds made from pallets exemplify the sustainable philosophy. Dorms…
George Town
A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…
Gili Trawangan
Sinuous bamboo and thatch architecture echo the snakelike curves of the pool at this upscale property at the south end of the strip. There are tidy…
Pulau Langkawi
This cosy compound of six rooms and three cottages is looked after by Dee and Mark – two of the most gracious hosts on Pulau Langkawi. The free-standing…
Vientiane
As well as offering long-term apartment stays, this place is one of the smarter midrange biz-boutique hotels in town. The contemporary lobby sets the tone…
Cat Ba Island
Rimming the furthest sandy edge of Cat Co 2 Beach, the charming yet dinky stone-and-thatch bungalows of this resort sit within a manicured lawn dotted…
Bukit Peninsula
The 16 very individual bungalows with thatched roofs are scattered about a compound dominated by a cliff-side infinity pool. All have open-air living…
Mui Ne
Villa Aria enjoys a fine location in the thick of things so it's perfect for those wanting to make the most of Mui Ne's bars and restaurants. Rooms may be…
Nusa Lembongan
About 500m west of Tanjung Sanghyang is this eponymously named property with four plush suites and a two-bedroom villa. The views are sweeping, and should…
West Java
Nest in a cool Torajan-style cottage or smaller, modern 'Jakarta rooms' right on the beach; this is the nicest choice in Carita. It has a beautiful pool …
Miri
Coco House has bright, modern dorms with pod-like bunks and small but functional private rooms with splashes of colour. The spotless bathrooms have rain…
West Lombok
The poshest resort in the Southwest Gilis, Kokomo has 15 large villas in a beautiful position right by the ocean. Units have fridges and other kitchen…
Bukit Peninsula
One of the pools at this romantic hotel is suitably tiled pink. The 25 rooms have terraces and balconies, plus artistic touches. There is a lush Mexican…
Senggigi
Offers 20 rooms, all with a tasteful, well-equipped simplicity, in a quiet ocean-front location towards Pura Batu Bolong. Rooms on the upper floors have…
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