Kanchanaburi
Mannerly staff and water features immediately establish the tone of this sleek riverside resort, 10km southwest of the city. X2 has gorgeously designed…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
West Java
Water, water everywhere at this upmarket resort with attractive thatch-and-timber bungalows built around and over waterlily ponds complete with croaking…
Pulau Tioman
All the rooms at this comfortable diver-oriented resort have flat-screen TVs, air-con, safes, coffee-makers and other touches worthy of a three-star hotel…
Singapore
Although somewhat cramped, Betel Box has its perks – among them, walking access to Joo Chiat's (Katong's) plethora of top local eating options and…
Side by Side Organic Garden & Homestay
East Bali
Set amid lush rice fields near Tirta Gangga in the tiny village of Dausa, this non-profit endeavour was set up to give work to locals and improve their…
Timor-Leste
This community-run guesthouse and restaurant opposite Boneca de Ataúro offers kind hospitality and good-value comfort in its bamboo-weave bungalows, some…
Puerto Galera
Located 1km west of west of PG town, this well-run Italian resort will suit those looking for privacy. The spacious air-con rooms, in a three-storey…
Bukit Lawang
With huge four-poster beds, immense rooms, hammocks on porches and immaculate hot-water bathrooms, this riverfront lodge combines the ultimate in creature…
Timor-Leste
This friendly, well-kept spot has a lovely garden and the sound of the lapping waves. Choose between a thatched bungalow that sleeps five, or one of three…
Bukit Lawang
Hidden away from the tourist strip a 10-minute walk along the river, this boutique guesthouse offers a perfect compromise: it's close enough to walk to…
Melaka City
With a fabulous location right on the river and steps from Chinatown, Casa Del Rio has palatial architecture that blends Portuguese/Mediterranean with…
Temples of Angkor
Located in the small village of Koh Ker about 1km from the main temple of Prasat Thom, most tourists don't even realise this place exists. Set in a…
West Sumatra
This place is run by local guide Zacky, who set up Explore Kerinci. The rooms are upstairs in a sizeable house with a wraparound balcony to kick back and…
Sumba
Drastic upgrades to the property accompanied the arrival of electricity here in 2017. Twelve rooms face the beach, while two cheaper rooms in traditional…
Phang-Nga Province
The area’s poshest resort attracts yogis, couples and families keen for a secluded getaway. Accommodation is in uniquely designed, naturalistic-chic,…
Pulau Perhentian
New Cocohut has a good choice of rooms including beachside bungalows and a two-storey longhouse, which has some great views from the balcony. The cheapest…
Chiang Mai Province
About 29km from Chiang Mai on the outskirts of San Pa Thong, this resort is set in a series of converted tobacco-curing sheds, redeveloped as tasteful and…
Melaka City
The attractive street art of Kenji Chai decorates the walls of this otherwise minimalist flashpackers in a key Chinatown location. Six- and four-bed dorms…
East Java
Not actually in G-Land but over the bay in Grajagan Beach (outside the national park) is this laid-back losmen, which overlooks an attractive black-sand…
Phuket
Rising up from a narrow road, this art deco building with curved balconies overflowing with vines is topped with a wonderful rooftop pool that affords…
Mentawai Islands
On Pulau Awera, within easy range of Iceland, Suicides and Telescopes, this Basque-run place has five traditional thatched Mentawai villas that sit amid…
Aceh
This American-managed guesthouse is a cool beachside hang-out that caters to those here kiteboarding (best from May to mid-October). A range of packages…
Siquijor
It’s a lovely walk down a trellis-covered pathway from the simple, clean hillside rooms to this long-running resort's beach and lounge area. It's a…
Palawan
This exclusive resort has rows of deluxe cabanas built directly over the water, which at night is illuminated by spotlights, turning it a translucent…
Singapore
Smart, slimline Quincy offers svelte, Armani-chic rooms, with light-grey walls and high ceilings with fetching backlighting. TVs are flat, mattresses soft…
Phang-Nga Province
This northwest-beach ecolodge has seven roomy wood-and-bamboo bungalows made out of natural local products (from renewable sources wherever possible)…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This laid-back spot offers decent, eight-bed, mixed dorms and a range of other rooms, with air-con and attached bathrooms at the pricier end of the scale…
Ko Lanta
Set just back from the beach are these pleasant bungalows in a variety of choices to suit all budgets. Traditional Thai wooden houses are spacious with…
Chinatown & the CBD
A soaring, polished business hotel in booming Tanjong Pagar, Carlton City delivers smart, generic rooms in muted grey, cocoa and red. Although small,…
Sumatra
A fairly unique choice, not only because you get to spend a night at the museum (Museum Pusaka Nias), but because it's inside a traditional Nias house…
Kuala Lumpur
Architect Ng Seksan’s pared-back, quirky style is in full evidence at this rough-luxe accommodation tucked away on Jln Sin Chew Kee, one of the last pre…
Phuket
A hostel-guesthouse hybrid, welcoming Baan Kamala offers big, light six-bed dorms (with sheets and towels) for backpackers and a collection of…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This cool address at the heart of Hat Rin strikes a balance between chic boutique and carefree flashpacker hang-out, with standard rooms, bungalows and…
Hue
This lovely hotel combines cool and classy rooms with excellent service and a spa centre downstairs. The compact indoor pool is a welcoming choice after…
Sumba
Fifty-seven bright, fresh rooms and good service set Tanto apart from most of the Waingapu competition. The decor is primarily white with wood and vivid…
Danau Toba
Run by a German-Indonesian family, this waterfront guesthouse is one of the original places to stay in Tuk Tuk and it’s still going strong. Choose between…
Surabaya
A respite from Surabaya’s manic streets, this venerable Dutch colonial villa (c 1917) retains a twinkle of charm and grandeur. Rooms are basic and spartan…
Kep
This family-friendly all-bungalow resort sprawls along the hillside amid a rambling mature garden with an on-site Thai and Ayurvedic vegetarian restaurant…
Trang Beaches & Islands
The top choice at this friendly, laid-back resort are the beachfront stylish wood bungalows with polished floors inside, and comfy floor cushions on…
Mandalay
Kyi Tin's defining feature is its series of aging balcony-fronted bungalows set in a large yet central lawn-and-fountain courtyard. The whole space has a…
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