West Java
Inviting resort with individual cottages, all of which are a little different from one another, although wooden furnishings and colourful flourishes are…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Kuala Lumpur
Checking in to this neon-accented hotel feels like sashaying into a nightclub. Mirror-clad elevators whisk you to corridors dimly lit by cloud-shaped…
Hua Hin
Straddling a fine line between hotel and guesthouse, this fairly large place still falls into the latter category thanks to the breezy ground-floor lounge…
Cebu City
This environmentally responsible place touts its zero-carbon philosophy, doesn't use plastic and provides free drinking water – however, the structure…
Bandung
This hotel dates back to 1929 and is blessed with a photogenic lobby patisserie set beneath stained-glass skylights. The best rooms are those in the…
Dalat
With unimpeded views of Xuan Huong Lake, this grande dame of Dalat hotels has vintage Citroën cars in its sweeping driveway, and lashings of wood…
Hoi An
One Co Tu settlement, Bho Hoong, has developed a fine community tourism project allowing visitors to stay in the village. Co Tu guides have been trained…
Chinatown & the CBD
Right in the thick of Singapore's entertainment district, this striking Persian blue 1920s heritage house is home to one of Singapore's hippest boutique…
Siargao
If the bright lights and big barangay of southern Siargao are too much, head to this peaceful resort just south of the village of Pacifico. Good surf and…
South Lombok
Run by Made and Gemma, a friendly Balinese/British couple, 'Sweet Dreams' is an inviting B&B offering spotless dorm and private rooms, some with air-con…
Coron Town
This dive-focused resort is on a small island just a five-minute boat ride from town (free transfers). A nice mix of native-style fan rooms with huge beds…
Medan
One of Medan's few budget options is this centrally located hostel that gets rave reviews from backpackers. Proud owner Mr Yauw certainly isn't lacking in…
Ngwe Saung Yacht Club & Resort
Myanmar (Burma)
Built for the 2013 Southeast Asian Games, this resort sprawls across a less-attractive stretch of the beach 5 miles south of Ngwe Saung Village. As the…
West Java
It's not gleaming new any longer, but this modernist beach hotel still delivers serenity and has the prime beachfront location. Tasteful rooms feature…
Phuket Town
On Phuket Town's prettiest street, this boutique guesthouse certainly has style, with its turquoise-toned Sino-Portuguese exterior, varnished-concrete…
Nusa Tenggara
Right on the ocean, this relaxed four-star, all-inclusive spot has a total of eight rooms in four spacious slate-and-timber bungalows with outdoor baths…
Ko Lanta
Operated by a young English-speaking Thai-Vietnamese couple, this is one of the coolest spots on Lanta. Thatched bungalows have polished-concrete floors,…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Accommodation in the leafy and peaceful grounds here includes an excellent variety of pleasant rooms and pine 'farmrooms' that are designed to float above…
East Bali
The name of this lovely clifftop option means 'relax', and its facilities make this easy, with a bougainvillea-fringed pool, plenty of sun lounges, a spa,…
Pulau Langkawi
Gemalai is a complex of six kampung huts built on stilts over the paddy fields at Laman Padi. The traditionally styled rooms are comfortable and well…
Malaysia
Close to the Convention Centre and beside Putrajaya Lake, this elegantly presented resort incorporates traditional Malaysian elements (rugs, ornate murals…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Son Trach town's first hostel, this very popular place has four- and six-bed dorms, the great Jungle Bar, a pool table and excellent travel information. A…
Kep
Kep's original design hotel occupies a cluster of 1960s waterfront villas, with rooms out of the pages of a slick magazine. On the seafront, with only a…
Siargao
This low-key, high-end resort occupies prime beachfront steps away from the Cloud Nine pavilion. Each of the Balinese–inspired cottages features dark-wood…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
The myriad rooms and villas here are spread over 20 acres of palm trees and lotus ponds, and are fully outfitted and recently renovated. One strike…
Chin State
More contemporary in style than Tiddim's other offering, this guesthouse has clean and comfortable-enough rooms with private bathrooms and hot water…
Pakse
Palace indeed. This vast, wedding-cake-style building was originally built for Chao Boun Oum, the last prince of Champasak and Lao prime minister between…
Ipoh
Despite dashes of crimson and cushioned bed-boards, rooms at midrange Pi Hotel feel a little formulaic. But if you just want centrality and a good night's…
Ko Lipe
The glass-fronted villas at this luxurious resort on beautiful Hat Pattaya are spread throughout an immaculate garden. Villas have polished wood floors,…
Hua Hin
Surrounded by good restaurants and just 250m to the beach, this hotel is a great choice for those preferring the city to the sea. The big white open…
Boracay
Discovery Shores established the standard for White Beach contemporary style and luxury. The fantastic modern design, like a small white city, is…
Siquijor
This oasis of peace, 3km east of Siquijor Town, is run by a cheerful Japanese couple. Some rooms have furo baths, wooden ceiling fans and Japanese…
Koh Rong
This sociable spot, popular with youthful adventure-tour groups, has a small private beach and tees up daily waterfall walks and other activities. The…
Hat Patong
On tranquil Hat Tri-Trang, this eco-conscious luxury address feels miles away from Patong's madness. Its fabulous, minimalist villas are built into lush…
West Bali
This surf camp and modern guesthouse is on the shores of Pantai Medewi, with the sea on one side and rice paddies on the other. There are different levels…
Phuket
This romantic all-villa property opens on to a serene lotus-filled lagoon crisscrossed by timber boardwalks beneath swaying palms. Luxurious, classic-Thai…
Hue
Built in 1901, this was the first hotel in central Vietnam and once the hub of French colonial life in Hue. The grand building is very classy, with…
Sihanoukville
One of few viable accommodation options left in Otres Village, the rooms here are set around an elegant pool, with inlaid-bamboo walls and balconies…
El Nido
This fantastically conceived complex on a ridge overlooking Bacuit Bay makes generous use of native materials and is built around a huge mango tree in the…
Chinatown & the CBD
Dark, luscious Scarlet offers great service and svelte rooms just around the corner from drinking hot spots Ann Siang Rd and Club St. In opulent jewel…
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