Kuching
This central, self-styled 'heritage hostel' occupies a century-old shophouse once used for radio repairs. The building still has the original ceilings,…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
East Java
Easily one of Banyuwangi's best budget choices is this relaxed, lime-green guesthouse, tucked down a residential street in town. Rooms are both spotless…
Northeastern Thailand
Right on the Mekong, and with the forested 'snake mountains' butting up against the river on the opposite shore (in Lao), Bung Khla is all about the…
Maluku
For pure soporific serenity, few budget guesthouses in Indonesia can beat Savana Cottages. Watch the swooping curlews and the tide retreating in the…
East Java
This classy former plantation enjoys a resplendent garden, bursting with shrubs and flowers (all neatly labelled). The gardens definitely outclass the…
East Java
This top-end resort, set in fertile grounds, has beautiful rooms with stone or timber floors, open-air bathrooms and attractive furnishings. From the…
Phuket
Just 300m inland from Hat Nai Yang – by the entrance to the glamorous Slate resort – friendly, efficiently operated Pensiri House is the area's best…
Phuket
Fashionably remodelled under the youthful Cachet brand, this boutique-style property with cheerful staff has a collection of colourful rooms and villas…
Sri Nakarin Dam National Park Accommodation
Kanchanaburi Province
This national park's one- to three-bedroom bungalows and campground, both featuring wonderful lake views, are very good. We're partial to the 900B triple…
Kalimantan
This luxury property with resort intentions is the best in Palangka Raya, though it's 5km northwest of the centre (almost opposite the local nine-hole…
Maluku
The 20-room Mahu Lodge offers sizeable, old-fashioned and clean rooms set around a fine garden with a swimming pool and hammocks to laze in while gazing…
Siargao
Boasting typical Filipino uses of wood with contemporary architectural flourishes, Harana's aesthetic is a sophisticated combination of traditional and…
East Java
A cut above the rest of the Cemoro Lawang competition, the Bromo Otix has three classes of rooms. Those in the new front block are smart, brightly painted…
El Nido
Million-peso views are everywhere you look. If beachfront isn't the be-all and end-all, this is one of the top places to stay in El Nido. Up a steep hill…
Denpasar
The Inna Bali has simple gardens, a huge banyan tree and a certain nostalgic charm; it dates from 1927 and was once the main tourist hotel on the island…
Raja Ampat Islands
A classy small resort on an idyllic island beach with a reef out front, Raja4Divers sits off western Gam, giving better access to some superb dives that…
Johor Bahru
This smart place may seem stranded on the far side of the flyovers immediately east of central JB, but it's a short walk to the action and prices are good…
Siargao
No longer the backpacking surfer's HQ, Ocean 101, spread over a manicured lawn facing a sea wall just north of the Cloud Nine break, has evolved over the…
Pulau Langkawi
This beautifully situated resort has 54 large and comfy rooms with balconies and great views of the limestone and green water at Tanjung Rhu. Service is a…
Little India & Kampong Glam
An Instagrammer's heaven, this art deco hostel in the heart of Little India is pimped out in pastel colours, bright wallpapers and an amazing lobby level…
Siargao
Perched on a hill overlooking the golf course is this large villa, which resembles a suburban McMansion. The three large rooms, more like apartments, are…
Sarawak
This central hotel's 162 rooms are spacious with neutral colours and small bathrooms. Rooms on upper floors are non-smoking and enjoy views to the river…
Puerto Princesa
Best described as an urban – and urbane – resort, Aziza wows right away with a soaring open-air reception area that reflects the hotel's leaf theme. It's…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Riding the new wave of capsule hotels, the Pod offers sleek accommodation steps from vibrant Kampong Glam. Dorms are modern and sleep 10 to 12 in single…
Flores
In 2018 Flores XP Adventure opened its solar-powered island dive camp with new huts, breezy bungalows and a six-bed dorm. There's a restaurant with wi-fi,…
East Java
This rustic place has lots of character, with bungalows and small rooms dotted around a large, leafy garden compound. However, most lack hot water (there…
Eastern Cambodia
This eclectic and artfully crafted complex sits on a bluff overlooking a peaceful Mekong eddy north of town. The sturdy wooden bungalows are set in lush…
Sumatra
A great budget option is this relaxed two-storey wooden house overlooking the surf on Pulau Sibaranun. It's pretty old-school with limited electricity,…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
With a private beach, Wisana Village is one of Redang’s most alluring places to stay. Accommodation ranges from comfortable rooms to deluxe bungalows, all…
Kuantan
If you prefer to be by the beach, this 304-room resort with spa is a good option up the coast on Balok Beach outside Kuantan. It's no newcomer so is a bit…
Battambang
Down a dirt road from laid-back Wat Kor village, Battambang Resort is a place to unwind in style. Surroundings include ponds with lily pads, tropical…
Sumatra
This delightful, accredited ecolodge is located in Plangijo village 500m from Way Kambas National Park's entrance. Its spacious cottages are scattered…
Puerto Galera
Around the point from Big La Laguna, this giant resort sprawls along a private beach and through the jungle, offering up dark but attractive standard…
Ayuthaya
Promtong Mansion greets you with a warm welcome and fabulous wood-carved sculptures. Large, comfortable rooms are decked with elephant-shaped bedside…
Timor-Leste
This relaxed beachside dive centre offers comfortable island-style bungalows with shared bathrooms (two deluxe ones, US$10 extra, have private showers),…
Sabah
This secluded, earth-friendly retreat on a river bend caters to birders and serious nature junkies. Facilities are functional, with the focus on quality…
Sentosa Island
The five-star Amara Sanctuary looks like it was transported direct from the pages of a Wallpaper-magazine spread with its infinity pool, glass walls and…
Manila
This 32-storey high-rise is the smartest choice in Poblacion. Even the cheaper rooms have desks, sleek TVs, polished wood floors, shag rugs and floor-to…
Chumphon Cabana Resort & Diving Centre
Chumphon
Away from the road and on a great piece of beach, this is the place to stay at Hat Thung Wua Laen as long as you don't need full-on luxury. The rooms have…
Sarawak
This lushly forested bungalow complex, on a beach-adjacent hillside, hosts macaques and silver-leaf monkeys in addition to paying guests. Accommodation…
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