Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Luc Xoan Hotel

    Bai Tu Long Bay

    Bright green, brand new and steps from Cai Rong Pier is this perfectly located dockside hotel. 'I think clean is very important,' the friendly, English…

  • Beloi Homestays

    Timor-Leste

    This network of eight family homes around Beloi is an excellent community project coordinated by helpful Estevão (book by phone or Whatsapp). Rooms are…

  • Sunset Coin Lembongan

    Nusa Lembongan

    Run by an awesome family, this collection of 10 cottages is everything an island escape should be. It's near the sweet little spot of sand called Sunset…

  • Island View Beachfront Resort

    Bohol

    A fine little beachfront hotel with eight double-level rooms, a lap-sized pool, a great little bar, a bright and breezy restaurant with a view and a…

  • Day Inn Hotel

    Vientiane

    From its inviting yellow exterior to its vintage terrazzo floors, this old-timer exudes charm. The 32 spotless rooms boast large beds, rattan furniture…

  • Cat Ba Central Hostel

    Cat Ba Island

    This friendly hostel is fast becoming the heart of Cat Ba's backpacker action. Clean dorms (one with 28 beds, one with 14 beds and two with six beds,…

  • Chatrium Hotel

    Yangon

    The Chatrium might not be Yangon's most historic or charming hotel, but it's professionally run and offers bags more style than most at this price point…

  • Calypso Resort

    Panglao Island

    Set well back from Danao Beach, this place would be a good deal even without a free motorcycle. If you don't ride, hang out at the pool all day and order…

  • Rainforest Camp

    Khao Sok National Park

    For the ultimate luxury jungle experience, consider staying at the Rainforest Camp, a floating tented camp on Chiaw Lan Lake and part of the Elephant…

  • Namaste

    Nusa Penida

    A very steep 1km back from the beach, on the road to Toyapakeh, expat-owned Namaste is a high-concept guesthouse with 10 rustic-style bungalows made with…

  • Lembongan Island Beach Villas

    Nusa Lembongan

    Eleven luxe villas climb the hillside from a lobby right by the corner of Jungutbatu Beach. Units have comfy wicker loungers and hammocks as well as large…

  • Fuuka Villa

    Pulau Langkawi

    Fuuka has spacious, modern rooms in a cosy compound. Huge bathrooms come standard and the villa has a kitchenette. Additional perks include a small pool…

  • Sule Shangri-la

    Yangon

    The keenly priced rooms at this well-established and professionally run hotel are a steal. The decor is in gold and burgundy, there are excellent in-house…

  • Edsa Shangri-La Hotel

    Manila

    Slightly less impressive than Shangri-La’s Makati branch, yet still five-star by all rights. The gardens here are truly a sight to behold and the MRT is…

  • Rainforest Lodge

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    Mulu's Rainforest Lodge offers a variety of configurations, including some family rooms with two single beds and a double bed. Bathrooms are spacious and…

  • Rinjani Lighthouse

    Lombok

    Set on a wide plateau just 200m from the Gunung Rinjani Park Office, this impressive guesthouse (with hot water) has six thatched-roof bungalows that…

  • Blue Bay Divers

    North Sulawesi

    On the beautiful tiny island of Sahuang, across from Pulau Bangka, the German-owned Blue Bay Divers has beachfront bungalows and offers small-dive groups…

  • Avilla Phasouk Hotel

    Vientiane

    A popular long-term stay, this place also doubles up as a good-value midrange option with spacious wood-clad rooms offering all the trimmings, including…

  • Sinkeh

    George Town

    Yes, Sinkeh is located in an old shophouse, but modern concrete, glass and steel set the tone inside. Despite this, service is warm and the rooms are…

  • Tiki Lodge

    South Lombok

    Comfortable thatch-roofed villas with bamboo beds and luxurious outdoor bathrooms surround an emerald-green pool in these jungly grounds. Breakfast and…

  • Betel Nut Lodge

    George Town

    Betel Nut offers tidy, homey rooms in a refurbished shophouse on a relatively untouristy street. Expect cool tiles, warm lights, soft beds and helpful, if…

  • Pande Guest House

    North Bali

    This guesthouse is well run and charming, with immaculate, comfy rooms featuring open-air bathrooms with lovely garden showers. It's one of the best…

  • La Guerta Lodge

    Leyte

    This family-owned lodge has simple, clean rooms in a row off the water near the centre of Pintuyan. Fan or air-con options are available, though no meals…

  • Double You Homestay

    North Bali

    On a small lane south of the main road, this stylish guesthouse has nine immaculate units set in a flower-filled garden, with hot water and other comforts.

  • Mong Cai Grand Hotel

    Northeast Vietnam

    The 32-room Grand Hotel is new and modern, with spacious, fully outfitted rooms and helpful English-speaking staff. An excellent midrange choice.

  • Anak Rinjani

    Lombok

    Excellent-value wood cottages set in a cluster of other guesthouses about 1km downhill from the park office.

  • Surfers look on as a large wave rolls through at G-Land, Java, Indonesia.

    G-Land Joyo’s Surf Camp

    East Java

    Joyo's has steadily upped its game over the years. It has good-quality thatched wooden bungalows with fan or air-conditioning, a large-screen TV for…

  • Reception at Park Hyatt Saigon

    Park Hyatt Saigon

    Ho Chi Minh City

    This recently renovated luxury hotel is one of HCMC's very best. A prime location opposite the Opera House combines with exemplary service, fastidiously…

  • Danum Valley Field Centre

    Sabah

    The Danum Valley Field Centre is an outpost for scientists and researchers that also welcomes wildlife enthusiasts. Accommodation is organised into four…

  • Rosewood Yangon

    Yangon

    Opened in late 2019, this luxury hotel has breathed life back into one of Yangon's most impressive colonial buildings. The exterior looks grand and the…

  • Sea Gypsy Village Resort

    Johor

    This resort is one of the best, most affordable places to relax with kids in Malaysia. Special children's meals are served throughout the day, there's a…

  • Kali Lemon Dive Resort

    Papua

    An intimate and castaway-cool beach resort, snugly ensconced between the jungle and the sea just a couple of minutes from the whale shark platforms. There…

  • SL Guesthouse

    West Java

    Set in the joyful and inviting family home of Yudhi Suryana, SL Guesthouse has private and shared rooms with curtained-off beds and a shared bathroom. It…

  • Catimor Homestay

    East Java

    This budget lodge has an excellent location in the Kebun Balawan coffee plantation, close to hot springs and a waterfall. Rooms are divided between its…

  • Neptune River Bungalows

    South Coast

    Want to play Robinson Crusoe? You're in the right place. German proprietor Thomas has created a jungle getaway with bags of rustic charm. The four stilted…

  • Nanga Shanti

    Sarawak

    This unique beachside dwelling, located on the wild and undeveloped eastern side of the Santubong Peninsula, is reachable only via a 30-minute boat ride…

  • Thong Pha Phum National Park Accommodation

    Kanchanaburi Province

    The only official accommodation at Thong Pha Phum National Park are two rustic (electricity only from 6pm to 8.30pm) bungalows built on concrete 'trees'…

  • Cendana Mulia Hostel Bogor

    West Java

    In a quiet residential street to the north of town is this popular, chilled-out hostel. The whole place is spotless, the staff are super-friendly and the…

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