Johor
The island’s main resort has basic, ageing beachfront and hillside chalets, bungalows and villas, but you'll be outdoors all the time so it's fine as a…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Can Tho
Not a shack, but rather a clutch of rustic thatched bungalows with fans, this great place overlooks the Ong Tim River, 6km from Can Tho. It's the kind of…
Bandung
When the rooms go by names such as Vintage Chocolate Flavor or Scandanavian Milk (whatever that might be?), you know you're going to be staying somewhere…
East Bali
Get off the grid at this chilled-out hideaway. Meditation, healing and yoga classes help you relax and the rooms are well situated for good swimming and…
An Bang Beach
Asian-chic decor is the common theme of these lovely self-contained rental homes near the beach in An Bang village. Annam House (sleeps six; US$200) is a…
Sabah
Come here to fall gently asleep in a series of luxury chalets, adrift in simple white sheets and polished wood floors, all connected by a series of shady…
Singapore
A fabulously central location makes this a popular high-end choice. Rooms are stylish and well sized, with marble-topped writing desk, sofa and marble…
East Bali
Associated with the Ubud hotel of the same name, this is the first luxury resort in the Sidemen area. Villas (some with private pool) are scattered across…
Ko Lanta
These Zen-like standalone abodes are nestled in a coconut-palm garden laced with tidal canals at the north end of Hat Khlong Dao. Everything from the…
Manila
This luxurious five-star business hotel is Malate’s solitary choice for travellers requiring British–trained butler service. The particulars of each stay…
Manila
This 68-floor tower is Manila's second-tallest building, but don't expect crazy views: the hotel rooms stop at the 17th floor. Still, this is one of the…
The Southern Islands
The Last Point sits in splendid isolation on a sandy stretch of Koh Ta Kiev's south coast. There's a variety of small, sweet palm-thatch bungalows where…
West Java
Tucked down a dirt road 50m from the main fishing beach and in a garden filled with tropical flowers and fruit trees (guests can pick their own fruit),…
Hoi An
There's real attention to detail at this large colonial-style 94-room resort. The accommodation is beautifully furnished, with a contemporary look and…
Kuala Terengganu
Awi’s is what Terengganu once was: a gathering of rustic, wooden stilt-houses built over the tidal Sungai Terengganu. The smell of fish paste, salt and…
Singapore
Announced by the most grand of lobbies, this vast, opulent hotel nestles in the leafy lanes surrounding the west end of Orchard Rd. Six hectares of…
Central Java
Located near the Wonosobo junction, this simple, sociable guesthouse has been hosting backpackers for years and has a certain ramshackle charm with basic,…
Jakarta
Perfectly positioned among the action of Taman Fatahillah in Kota is this vibrant hostel set upstairs in a converted historic Dutch warehouse. Its…
Chinatown & the CBD
After all the sights, sounds and hustle of Chinatown, it may take a while for your senses to adjust to the calming interior of this monochromatic hotel –…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel. It boasts one of Singapore's hippest dining complexes (Equinox Complex), the views are sublime, and…
Myanmar (Burma)
Hogging the west side of the lake is Taungoo’s fanciest option, with well-appointed rooms, striking decorative detail and facilities including a swimming…
Melaka City
Holiday Inn promises chain-brand reliability and comfort if not the most snazzy ambience. The generously sized rooms are not the most charming you'll find…
Kalimantan
Reopened in 2017, this resort is a surprising find on an otherwise pristine marine-park island. It's still fairly low key with 14 standalone cottages …
Palawan
Occupying the central portion of Long Beach all by its lonesome, this full-service resort is a statement of confidence that San Vicente has what it takes…
Sabah
Based on a promontory that saw a battle between local Orang Sungai (People of the River) and the Japanese in WWII, this lodge's fruit-luxuriant grounds…
Phuket
One of Phuket’s most-loved high-end resorts, and the first to introduce bungalows with their own pools, the sprawling Banyan Tree is a lushly shaded oasis…
Phuket
This elegant boutique guesthouse combines homey lodgings, a peaceful location and friendly service. A wooden bridge trails over the lobby's lily pond to…
Nusa Tenggara
These 12 tiled rooms with private bathrooms and air-con are basic but quiet, located in a shady residential neighbourhood. Rent a motorbike for the day …
Medan
A solid choice for those seeking a contemporary, well-priced midrange hotel with modern amenities and designer touches. The spacious rooms have king-size…
Ko Chang
Touting itself as a flashpacker destination, this is the most upmarket of the knot of budget places at the north end of White Sand Beach, but feels…
Kuala Lumpur
Michael and Christina run this appealing bed-and-breakfast operation. They have houses, apartments and rooms in four nearby locations and can accommodate…
Southeast Luzon
In a great location near the cathedral, Boac promises a load of character in the downstairs lobby, with arty decor, vintage photos, moriones masks and…
East Java
An ultra-modern mountain lodge, this excellent place has stylish though compact rooms with beautiful photo art on the walls, quality mattresses, floor-to…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Just steps away from the bustle of Little India, Bunc is the coolest flashpacker hostel in town. A concrete floor, art installations and monochromatic…
Chiang Mai
South of the main tourist bustle on Th Wualai, and tucked away behind a restaurant, this charming boutique hotel features elegant period decor – perhaps…
George Town
This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…
Ipoh
With a focus on golf, fishing and bird-watching, this resort is a carefully sculpted fresh-air idyll, 20 minutes' drive south of Ipoh. Its wooden chalets,…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Owned by an Australian-Vietnamese couple, this impressive lakeside resort has excellent rooms and spacious, stylish villas. A pool and lake-view bungalows…
Chin State
These comfortable green-roofed bungalows double as private viewpoints, with panoramas of cloud-draped, forested mountains just beyond. Slightly less…
Manila
With 34 floors and a soaring glass-enclosed lobby, this Singapore import is hard to miss. Six floors are given over to the impressive I'm Onsen Spa. The…
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