Chinatown & the CBD
Occupying a whitewashed heritage building, Hotel 1929 sits on up-and-coming Keong Saik Rd. Rooms are tight, but good use is made of limited space, and…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Hanoi
Hanoi's highest hotel rooms on the upper floors of the 65-storey Lotte Center are lauded by the pretty, young and self-conscious travelling set for their…
Semporna
Likely to appeal to Star Trek fans (but less to folks suffering from claustrophobia), these futuristic pods, lit with neon, look like something you crawl…
Kep
This Finnish-owned complex of 18 villas sprawls across the countryside on the outskirts of Kep, with a glorious pool at the centre of it all. The spacious…
Sumbawa
Set along a little lane between the beach and the main road, this five-room compound offers the area's warmest welcome, with Vivian and her Sumbawanese…
Ko Pha-Ngan
There's a mixed bag of rooms here, from big, older wooden bungalows with terraces on the hillside to polished-cement suites and rooms along the beachfront…
Ko Chang
This is a very chilled spot at the far western end of Kaibae beach, with a popular on-site beachside restaurant. All of the wooden bungalows are fan-only…
East Bali
Though the stony beach in front of this boutique hotel isn't ideal for swimming or sunbathing, a small jade-green pool compensates. The eight rooms are…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This affable place has light-filled rooms that are smallish but modern, with window seating and warm, citrus accents. The gym is petite but adequate, and…
Siargao
Intimate and cool, this small spot with only four rooms is especially good for groups of surfing friends. Minimally designed concrete rooms have modern…
Ko Samui
Gorgeously manicured grounds welcome weary travellers as they wander past grazing water buffalo and groundsmen in cream pith helmets. A generous…
An Bang Seaside Village Homestay
An Bang Beach
These cottages and villas are situated amid coastal trees on glorious An Bang Beach; it's one of Vietnam's best beachside locations. Each of the eight…
Banyak Islands
This new French-owned surf camp has basic stilted bungalows built over the Bay of Plenty, located a short paddle to the shore. Rates include transport to…
Siquijor
The original and still the best Solangon resort, in large part because of its enviable beach (swimming only at high tide). The charming wood-floored…
Chiang Mai
In a quiet residential setting southeast of the old city, this four-storey oasis will please travellers looking for luxury at an affordable price. Rooms…
Kuala Lumpur
The comfortable, butterscotch and blue decorated hotel rooms occupy the 15th to 26th floors of this new 40-storey tower – a forerunner of how much of…
Mae Hong Son Province
The bamboo and metal-roof bungalows here are scattered across a manicured riverbank pockmarked with rock formations. The most expensive are quite stylish…
Kalimantan
Beside the main jetty and with a relatively clean private beach, this is one of Derawan's best-value resorts, with well-designed timber rooms and cottages…
Dara Independence Beach Resort
Sihanoukville
Originally opened in 1963, this seven-storey hotel retains the jet-set feel of Sihanoukville’s movie-star heyday. Following years of neglect it was…
Intercontinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort
Ko Samui
This west coast resort whisks you away from the crowds and into sunset-drenched luxury. The views looking to Ang Thong Marine National Park are married…
Phuket Town
A popular, well-organised hostel in the heart of town. Doubles are tight but come with wood floors, vibrantly painted walls, black-and-white photos and,…
Sumbawa
Bright white walls, distressed-wood furnishings and downtempo pop all combine to give this seafront surf lodge an airy beach-chic appeal. The spacious…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Outside Sutera Sanctuary Lodges accommodation, the only other option for sleeping on Mt Kinabalu is Mountain Torq's Pendant Hut. Guests take two of three…
Gunung Leuser National Park
Run by veteran guide and rafter Johan, these well-established bungalows are set on lovingly maintained grounds. The cheaper rooms sit in a row in a…
El Nido
Part of the growing Pukka Bar empire, this whitewashed, compact Miami Beach–style hotel on emerging Lugadia Beach is aimed at flashpacker couples. Rooms…
Northeastern Thailand
The location for this long-time budget favourite, 1km northwest of the train station, is inconvenient but peaceful. Simple wooden shared-bathroom rooms…
Cebu City
This biking-tour operator also has a little guesthouse, with cosy bamboo rooms (with air-con or fan, and shared or en-suite bathroom) and a six-bed dorm…
Temples of Angkor
This traditional village homestay has support from a Japanese benefactor, ensuring that comfort and quality are a cut above the average homestay around…
Boracay Private Mountain Casitas
Boracay
These thatched-roof cottages offer panoramic (and perfect sunrise) views over Bulabog Beach and southern Boracay. They're a bit dated, but that's part of…
Sabah
Managed by SI Tours, ecofriendly Abai Jungle Lodge sits 37km downstream from Sukau as the river emerges from secondary forest. Rooms are comfortable fan…
Mindoro
Located out on Sablayan's wide gray-sand beach, Gustav's has a genuinely remote quality. The 13 rooms are simple thatched concrete affairs, some stand…
Phu Quoc Island
Set amid flourishing greenery, this is a seductive two-for-one boutique resort on Long Beach in a sleepy beachside repose. The older section has two pools…
Cambodia
There are 12 homestays in Khnar Po village, and they have received support from a local tour operator to help improve standards. The community includes a…
Yogyakarta
Located down a narrow street in an appealing neighbourhood, this popular hostel spills over two sites. The main building has a leafy courtyard that…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Heritage gets a modern makeover at Kam Leng, a revamped retro hotel in the rising Jalan Besar district. Common areas are studiously raw, with distressed…
Cebu City
Brushing up against the Ayala Center, and its myriad restaurants and shops, is the ultraplush Marriott. No piped muzak or cheesy white-suited pianist…
Ko Tao
Tucked under sky-scraping palms on a 48-hectare jungle plot away from the bustle of the pier, the luxuriant villas of Charm Churee are dedicated to the…
Ko Lipe
Tucked into flower-filled gardens, Blue Tribes is one of Hat Pattaya’s more laid-back resorts. The best choices are the two-storey thatched wooden…
Krabi Province
An ecolodge with style: the 19 spacious cottages here have lots of hardwood and bamboo, gauzy mosquito netting, coconut palms, Thai carvings and silk…
Banda Islands
A guesthouse with a colonial homestay feel, Mutiara is owned by the same team who run the more upmarket Cilu Bintang. There's no hot water but rooms are…
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