Ko Samui
Welcome to one of the boutique-iest boutique resorts on Samui – every inch of this charming getaway has been thoughtfully and creatively designed. Asian…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Danang
Part of the rapidly developing accommodation scene across the river near Danang Beach, Funtastic Beach Hostel is brightly decorated, has a good rooftop…
El Nido
Frendz quickly became the hottest thing in El Nido town upon opening in 2019. Besides an eye-catching design, with rooms rising four storeys high around…
Kirirom National Park
Located beneath the park, this place has attractive Scandinavian-style bungalows, some with glorious balconies overlooking a small lake, dotting the…
Ko Samet
The southernmost resort on the island, Nimmanoradee offers tranquillity, plenty of space and cheerfully coloured octagonal bungalows. There's good…
Kampot
One of Cambodia's best-run boutique hotels, Rikitikitavi's rooms are huge and fuse Asian-inspired decor with modern creature comforts. Ceilings are graced…
Vung Tau
Jutting into the bay, this white-and-purple art deco structure is something of a local landmark. Rooms are very well presented, all with windows directly…
Banglamphu
There's nothing flashy or particularly exceptional about this hostel. But a homey feel and positive feedback edge it into the recommendable column. Dorms,…
Semporna
At first glance this place exudes urban chic, which is much needed in Semporna: a graffiti-scrawled yet inviting common area, private rooms that are all…
Yangon
Swathes of dove-grey marble and some contemporary furniture give a good first impression of this appealing, modern hotel. It's in a handy location, too…
Kuta & Legian
In a multistorey building off a relatively quiet side street in Legian, this comfy and economical hotel will wow backpackers with its sparkling clean…
Penang
If you can stomach the corny, hyper-corporate vibe, this resort can be a fun place to stay. There’s a particular emphasis on family friendliness, with…
Ha Giang Province
This welcoming new guesthouse run by nearby QT Motorbikes & Tours has clean, spacious eight-bed dorms and comfortable doubles (the back-facing twins are…
Yangon
Some design thought has been put into the conversion of this grand old building into a small hotel. Walls are painted a tasteful grey, setting off a…
Cameron Highlands
This welcoming guesthouse on the outskirts of Tanah Rata has 12 pleasant, high-ceilinged rooms, many of which overlook a flower garden. The mauve colour…
Cat Ba Island
One of a new breed of modern hostels, this well-run and spotlessly clean place on the western edge of town has dorms and a few comfortable private rooms…
Kota Bharu
G Home may well be Kota Bharu’s most colourful hotel. Rooms are decked out in a fetching shade of lime green, and bathrooms combine brown and white tiles…
Dili
This boutique hotel is a favourite spot for repeat visitors to Timor-Leste: its pleasant accommodation blocks surround a palm-tree-shaded pool. The…
Vientiane
Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood…
Evason Ana Mandara Resort & Spa
Nha Trang
Part of the Six Senses group, this oceanside hotel has a distinctly colonial feel thanks to the classic furnishings and four-poster beds. It's the only…
Nong Khiaw
Located in a floating barge on the Nam Ou, this place is definitely one of a kind in Nong Khiaw. It offers six simple fan-cooled rooms with attached…
Sumba
This basic but super-friendly homestay close to Tarimbang's beach is far from the usual Indonesian resort experience, but close to great breaks…
Pulau Tioman
This new resort of concrete rooms, chalets and luxurious villas sticks out from the low-key village surroundings, but does provide a previously…
Aceh
One of the last resorts at the end of the bungalow strip, Yulia's has grown and blossomed into Iboih's most upmarket accommodation. Like tropical Swiss…
West Java
It's hard to beat this idyllically situated colonial guesthouse, located at an altitude of 1500m in a working tea plantation near the town of Pangalengan…
Luang Prabang
Guarded by naga (river serpents), this serene white, green-shuttered house boasts atmospheric rooms with polished wood floors, bathroom, mozzie nets, fine…
Pulau Tioman
Peaceful Panuba Inn, located over the headland from ABC, clusters around its own jetty and restaurant with 30 chalets built on a hill overlooking the bay…
Ko Pha-Ngan
A stunning mix of 1920s Chinese and Mexican hacienda architecture with a colour palette that shifts from mint to ochre, this 15-room (10 bungalows and…
Eastern Visayas
A popular resort hotel with several pools. The rooms aren't flash, but they do have marble floors and flat-screen TVs. Has decent food (try the roast…
Sorong
Staying close to the airport isn't a bad idea in Sorong as it's still within easy reach of downtown or the harbour. This six-storey boutique hotel offers…
West Sumatra
Just south of the statue on the main road is the best base camp in Kersik Tua. Subandi is the only English-speaking homestay; owner Pak is a fount of…
Manila
The best downtown hostel is in an up-and-coming area on the border of Pasay and Malate, and is equally convenient for Makati. The highlight is the rooftop…
Dili
Opposite Areia Branca, this is one of Dili's best beachside accommodation options. Tastefully decorated rooms have kitchenettes while more expensive ones…
Phang-Nga Province
This ecofriendly resort is upmarket without being over the top price-wise. It offers big, light, elegantly furnished villas with outdoor bathrooms set…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This homestay belongs to the legendary Ho Khanh, who discovered Son Doong, the world's largest cave. He's also a master carpenter, and has four…
Pai
This neat resort looks over the Pai Valley from atop a ridge just outside town. The bungalows are spacious and include gold-leaf lotus murals, decent…
Myanmar (Burma)
This 33-room bungalow complex right on the noisy highway has clean, well-equipped, hotel-style rooms with 24-hour electricity, flat-screen satellite TV,…
Dong Hoi
A simply excellent budget hotel run by Nga and Sy, a welcoming, ever-helpful English-speaking couple. Rooms are bright and airy with enormous windows –…
Thresher Cove Resort & Dive Center
Malapascua Island
On a private beach a 10-minute walk north of Bounty Beach, this well-managed operation is an excellent all-rounder. Dorms have air-con and are cleaned…
Tana Toraja
Owned and operated by Enos, an experienced Torajan guide who understands customer service, Rosalina features very clean upstairs rooms and a terrace…
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