Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Au Cabaret Vert

    Battambang

    Contemporary meets colonial at this pretty resort, a short tuk tuk ride southwest of the centre. Rooms are stylish and include flat-screen TV and rain…

  • Tiger Islands Village & Eco Resort

    Thousand Islands

    A couple of glittering tropical dots in the ocean host this delightful, upmarket eco-resort. This beachside retreat uses recycled rainwater, solar panels…

  • Adiwana Jembawan

    Ubud

    A tranquil pocket in the midst of central Ubud's bustle, this newish resort has settled seamlessly into its lush and tranquil riverside location. Rooms…

  • Bohol Bee Farm

    Panglao Island

    For a farmstay experience, these well-designed, rustic cottages with wooden floors and earthy colours are just the ticket while the family rooms have cool…

  • Quest Hotel

    Cebu City

    This high-rise benefits from a terrific location (a five-minute walk from the Ayala Center and the Terraces). Its rooms have a contemporary look, with…

  • Lao Poet Hotel

    Vientiane

    The vibe at this new hotel – smooth concrete and lots of glass, potted plants, chunky carpets, patterned wallpaper, vintage and Lao touches – is tough to…

  • Bearlin Bungalow

    Vang Vieng

    A small resort set in a spotless garden on the road to the Blue Lagoon. One half of the ownership team is, unsurprisingly, German. There's meticulous…

  • NAD

    North Sulawesi

    This easygoing place is very well set up for anyone with an interest in dive photography, as one guide is assigned per two divers. House reef dives are…

  • Harold's Hotel

    Cebu City

    This efficiently run hotel has a terrific rooftop bar with a 360-degree view of the city – the perfect spot for a sundowner after a long journey, or a…

  • Mairood Resort

    Trat

    Sixty kilometres southeast of Trat, on the way to Cambodia, Mairood Resort is a lovely spot to stay overnight, with bungalows, huts and a house by the sea…

  • Slow

    Canggu

    Raising the design bar in Canggu with its 'tropical brutalism' style, the Slow's aesthetic is defined by elegant spaces with clean lines, natural colour…

  • Thistle Port Dickson Resort

    Malaysia

    This exclusive resort, set in 36 hectares of landscaped grounds, features a private 3km beach, golf course, magnificent pool, beautiful views, a fitness…

  • Novotel Lombok Resort & Villas

    South Lombok

    This appealing, Sasak-themed four-star resort spills onto a superb beach less than 3km east of the junction. The 102 rooms have high sloping roofs and…

  • Alam Indah

    Ubud

    Just south of the Monkey Forest, this spacious and tranquil resort has 16 rooms that are beautifully finished in natural materials to traditional designs…

  • Garden Resort

    Ko Chang

    Just off the main road and yet set back in palm-shaded seclusion, Garden Resort has large, charming bungalows dotted either side of a shady garden pathway…

  • Pavillon Indochine

    Siem Reap

    The Pavillon offers charming colonial-chic rooms set around a small swimming pool. The trim includes Asian antiques, billowing mosquito nets and a safe…

  • La Joya

    Bukit Peninsula

    The pick of the Balangan bunch, these two luxe compounds have hotel rooms, bungalows and villas. There are 21 different units, but all enjoy a position on…

  • Manorom Boutique Hotel

    Vientiane

    Looming large over a small lane in the centre of town, this hotel offers exceptional value. The stylish lobby sets the tone for a well-presented Lao…

  • Café Ice Residence

    Bangkok

    This spotless, classy villa is more home than hotel, with nine inviting, spacious and comfortable rooms. Outfitted with subtle yet attractive furnishings,…

  • Lampara

    Siargao

    Lampara offers a mix of posh eight-bed dorms and striking oceanfront glamping tents on a hip slice of beach just south of Cloud Nine. There's no…

  • Lan Homestay

    Cat Ba Island

    This pretty compound wasn't quite finished when we stopped by, but if the existing rooms are anything to go by, it will be a clever budget choice. Expect…

  • Huy Hoan Hotel

    Ha Giang Province

    Run by a friendly family, the central Huy Hoan (pronounced 'Hwe Hwan') offers large, clean, well-kept rooms that represent excellent value. The communal…

  • D'Mei Residence Inn Naval

    Eastern Visayas

    This smart little hotel has modern, clean rooms with hot-water en suites. It's the best of the two D'Mei hotels in Biliran. Some rooms enjoy mountain…

  • Villa Langka

    Phnom Penh

    Villa Langka was one of the first players in the poolside-boutique game and has long been a Phnom Penh favourite, even as the competition heats up. The…

  • Topas Ecolodge

    Sapa

    Overlooking a plunging valley 18km from Sapa, this resort has stone-and-thatch bungalows with front balconies to make the most of the truly breathtaking…

  • Mai Chau Lodge

    Mai Chau

    This tour-group favourite has handsome rooms decked out in local textiles, a refreshing plunge pool and a nice bar area overlooking the local pond. It's…

  • Amanjaya Pancam Hotel

    Phnom Penh

    Amanjaya boasts a superb riverfront location and spacious rooms finished with luxuriant dark-wood floors, elegant Khmer drapes and tropical furnishings…

  • Surya Homestay

    West Bali

    There are eight rooms in bungalow-style units at this sweet little family-run place (Wayan and Putu are charmers), which is about 200m along a small lane…

  • Blue Lime

    Phnom Penh

    The Blue Lime offers smart, minimalist rooms and a leafy pool area that invites relaxation. The pricier rooms have private plunge pools, four-poster beds…

  • Poh Manis Lembongan

    Nusa Lembongan

    If Nusa Lembongan is a getaway, this is the getaway from Nusa Lembongan. Perched on a bluff on the southeast corner of the island, there are sweeping…

  • Salsa Hostel

    Chumphon

    East of the train station near the night market, this is one of the best addresses in Chumphon. It's clean, friendly, not too big and a reliable source of…

  • Moabog Reef Resort

    Eastern Visayas

    One of the few upmarket hotels in the Camotes, this new place has 12 smart air-con rooms with refrigerator, safe and a dash of art on the wall. There's a…

  • Nest Hostel Yangon

    Yangon

    Options at this youthfully designed, good-quality and very central hostel opened in 2019 include sturdy wooden bunks or single beds in a partially private…

  • Viroth’s Hotel

    Siem Reap

    Viroth's is an ultra-stylish, retro-chic property with 30 rooms fitted out with classy contemporary furnishings. Behind the impressive facade lies a 20m…

  • Jack's Place

    El Nido

    Walk towards the north end of Nacpan Beach and you'll encounter this castaway-style gem. It consists of five basic ensuite cottages on stilts, all…

  • Grand Hotel

    Northwest Vietnam

    Your best bet in Hoa Binh is this rather grandiose hotel just over Hoa Binh Bridge. The modern rooms come decked out in cream and beige, equipped with…

  • Mayang Sari Beach Resort

    Pulau Bintan

    This good-value, lower-end resort features 50 thatched-roof, Balinese-style chalets, each with its own verandah and choice of a garden or sea view. The…

  • Pakdee House

    Udon Thani

    A clean, well-run place that's the clear pick of the pack of several other similarly priced hotels in this area. And though it's not exactly central, one…

  • The Edison

    George Town

    Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers 35 tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings,…

  • Zen Rooms M Velez Street

    Cebu City

    The Zen budget hotel concept is a successful one, with immaculately clean modern rooms, a nod to minimalist design and reliable wi-fi and air-con all at a…

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