Kuching
Delightfully different, the Marian occupies a mansion once owned by a Chinese merchant before it became a convent attached to nearby St Thomas's Cathedral…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Sabah
Based in Sukau, Bali Kito Homestay can connect you with several hospitable local families and, for additional fees, hook you up with cultural programs,…
Chiang Mai
Where James Bond would stay if he came to Chiang Mai, the Anantara sprawls across the grounds of the handsome former British Consulate, and it offers a…
East Java
With a sociable vibe thanks to its restaurant and attractive layout (rooms are scattered down the side of a valley), this is first choice for most…
Sabah
Simple but welcoming raised stilt chalets (sulaps) around a white-sand beach. The huts are a modern take on the thatch-longhouse theme. There are also…
Boracay
The first hotel to open (in August 2017) as part of the massive Newcoast development, the Savoy, for now, is surrounded by either construction sites or…
George Town
Dating to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels where historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day. The suites in the original Heritage…
Chiang Mai
This new, 38-room beauty is still ironing out kinks with service and construction, but its charming setting on the bank of Mae Ping 20 minutes north of…
Chin State
Perched on a ridge at 5820ft, 19 miles from Mindat, Aye (meaning cold) is an elongated wooden building lined with rooms with nothing more than mattresses…
Chiang Mai
If you've ever wanted to be woken up by an elephant at your window, here's your chance. This collection of comfortable jungle huts is planted in the…
Ipoh
Resembling an English country mansion improbably plonked next to a main road, Indulgence has a set of individually decorated rooms, from rococo to antique…
Mae Hong Son Province
The residents of Muang Pon, a picturesque and traditional Shan village just south of Khun Yuam, have collaborated in this homestay programme for more than…
Phuket
White-frangipani trees fringe a maze of artsy minimalist pools at this sleek, contemporary-tropical pick, where you select pillow style and room scent on…
Sabah
Maybe they should rename this place the Last Breath Resort after the torturously steep hill you have to ascend to reach the place. Your reward, however,…
Sukhothai Province
The residents of Ban Na Ton Chan, a picturesque village in rural Sukhothai, have formed a worthwhile and award-winning homestay programme. Approximately…
Surat Thani
Close to the Night Ferry and Night Market near the historic centre, this friendly hostel has the cheapest beds in town. You get your own spacious pod in a…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Slinky Naumi comes with commissioned artwork, playful quotes and a rooftop infinity pool with skyline views. Standard rooms are relatively small but…
Hat Kata
Taking over most of (relatively) quiet Hat Kata Noi, this upmarket resort offers all the usual trimmings in stylish surrounds: six pools, heaps of space…
West Sumatra
Ricky’s Beach House, in the fishing village of Sungai Pinang, is the kind of place where backpackers extend their stay indefinitely. And why would you…
Sabah
With its maze of jungle walkways, atmospheric Rungus longhouse rooms, fan-cooled chalets and bamboo huts overlooking hibiscus-rich gardens, this is a fine…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
What was once British military headquarters is now a luxury hideaway surrounded by Fort Canning Park. While we love the mineral-water-filled swimming…
Melaka City
This tranquil homestay has a low-key kampung (village) setting, but is within walking distance of central Melaka City. The 1912 building is a mishmash of…
Danang
The adorable staff at this large, smart hotel (with apartments) are half the appeal, while the lobby – with its classic cars (including a bright-yellow…
Pulau Tioman
Easily accessible from Tekek, the four-star and sprawling Berjaya is the biggest resort on Tioman, with 268 rooms. For those seeking a resort experience…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
With its lobby on level 32, it's not surprising that Singapore's Westin offers spectacular views. Peel your eyes away from the floor-to-ceiling windows to…
Sabah
This eco camp faces a pretty oxbow lake by the Kinabatangan River. Luxurious it isn't – expect wooden shelters with mattress, fragrant sheets and pillows,…
Bukit Lawang
On a beautiful tract of fertile land that edges directly onto Gunung Leuser National Park, this rustic hideaway is the place to escape Bukit Lawang's…
Sumba
This beach resort has 12 rooms and bungalows, all beautifully furnished with whitewashed wooden furniture, local stone, alang alang grass and ikat. It's…
Hoi An
With a super-breezy foyer, heritage-style and modern wellness-themed rooms, Almanity may just be the most relaxing hotel in town. Gardens and swimming…
Palawan
This private-island resort is off Roxas, halfway between El Nido and Puerto Princesa. The main beach is a teardrop-shaped gem, and snorkellers can spot…
West Java
And now for something totally different… Down a maze of tracks through the rice fields, this guesthouse represents back-to-nature simplicity. Built…
Ang Thong Marine National Park
These spartan, wooden bungalows on stilts are basic, clean and simple, which is in harmony with the pristine location. There is no hot water and the…
Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat
Sarawak
With an elevated location above Batang Ai lake, this very comfortable resort is a popular inclusion for visitors after a few days roughing it in more…
Northwestern Cambodia
A slick boutique hotel in the unlikely setting of Sra Em, the PVBH is looking to coax higher-end templegoers from Siem Reap to stay a night. With lush…
Khao Sok National Park
In a monkey-filled jungle bordering a rushing river with a limestone-cliff-framed swimming hole, Art's enjoys Khao Sok's prettiest setting. The stilted…
Johor
Gilligan's is tucked away on a small sandy bay in the north of the island, scenically located opposite Pulau Dayang. With air-con rooms, restaurant, beach…
Pulau Perhentian
A favourite with divers and snorkellers, Panorama is set back a short way from the sand in party central, Long Beach. Rooms range from fan-cooled doubles…
Ko Chang
Specialising in health-care packages, including detox, yoga and meditation, this east-coast resort has lush, peaceful surroundings that almost touch the…
Sabah
Built to house the production crew for the first series of Survivor, the lodge has accommodation in two types of chalets with double beds and air-con. The…
Mindoro
This Swiss-owned resort 30km south of Sablayan is closer to San José than resorts in Sablayan, potentially allowing you to depart from Manila on an early…
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