Pulau Perhentian
The 18 villas here are possibly the most high-end option on the Perhentian islands. The air-conditioned units have private terraces, hot showers and huge,…
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Labuan Bajo
Long-time local guide Kornelis Gega runs this four-room family homestay above the town centre. The basic, ramshackle dorm has six beds (two people can…
Ko Phi-Phi
These 47 lacquered Thai-style bungalows, with wood floors, thatched roofs, two-tiered terraces with lounging cushions and mosaic bathrooms (in the best…
West Sumatra
Just outside Pelompek among pastoral surrounds is this homestay that lives up to its name, with the volcano on full show. The rooms here are brightly…
Bukit Lawang
On the other side of the river from Bukit Lawang's main settlement is this friendly, mellow guesthouse, which has put some effort into making things…
Nong Khiaw
About 1km out of town, Pha Xang is hardly a resort, more a collection of comfy A-frame rattan bungalows with wood floors, white walls and en suites dotted…
Ko Samui
Seek out the decor of colonial Indo-China at this tranquil gem where the tall grey concrete structure is cut by elongated teak-framed windows and…
North Bali
Coming here is like visiting your rich friends, albeit ones with good taste. These custom-built villas, 3km east of Yeh Sanih, are large and have…
Luang Prabang
This family-run guesthouse in a homely colonial-era villa has upstairs rooms featuring local fabrics and views across the quiet patch of garden. Newer…
Siem Reap
Set amid lush gardens in a sophisticated villa down a side street near the centre, Mulberry scores points for its generously proportioned rooms decked out…
Kalimantan
From the long jetty welcoming you across the 4km house reef, to the common areas hovering over razor-sharp limestone, there is nothing typical – and…
Mindoro
This resort slinks down a hillside about 1km beyond the new RORO terminal. The nipa huts, hung with shells and surrounded by a light screen, are the…
Sarawak
The traditional, 100-door Iban longhouse Rumah Patrick Libau, which is home to about 400 people, operates an informal homestay program. Accommodation is…
Central Java
Down a narrow lane that zigzags through backstreets, this modernist beachside resort comprises 23 rooms and attracts a youthful clientele. Deluxe rooms…
Hoi An
This fine minihotel has modish rooms with huge beds, dark-wood furniture, writing desks and satellite TVs; some rooms also have balconies, though the…
Mandalay
Walking past, you’d never guess this newly renovated, palm-shaded oasis lay just behind all the dreary buildings on 26th St. The airy, tiled lobby is…
Banda Aceh
Staying in the home of hospitable Linda, 4km out of town, is a good way to experience local life in a family home and to learn about Acehnese culture…
Cambodia
Tbeng is a pretty little village in the east of Banteay Srei where local schoolteacher Mr Khuon has set up a homestay project with around a dozen houses…
Panay
Occupying its own island, this absolutely private resort is one of the best offshore options. Those who fantasise about being a castaway (no internet, no…
Candidasa
Resembling a homestay compound, this well-priced guesthouse is hidden behind a banana grove east of town. Cramped standard rooms have air-con, simple…
Chiang Mai
Seconds from Wat Phra Singh, Buri Gallery is a perfect base for exploring the old city. Rooms, set around a lovely pool that's ideal for families, are…
Sabah
Welcoming staff await in this fine eco-conscious lodge, run by River Junkie and divided into the Civet Wing dorm-style huts and the Agamid Wing with twin…
Kanchanaburi
This stylish guesthouse-resort has rooms in a sophisticated style, all cream walls and dark-wood furnishings, and a little garden outside the window. The…
Ko Tao
This dive-centric party palace offers a wide range of quality accommodation, from basic backpacker digs to sleek hillside villas, and it's growing all the…
Myanmar (Burma)
This long-standing, slightly shabby place at the quieter, northern end of the beach is popular with foreign visitors, possibly because of its breezy…
Gili Air
On Gili Air's quiet northwest coast, this sandy but tidy compound has 25 basic bungalows (ranging from budget-friendly and fan-cooled to mildly snazzy)…
Siem Reap
Siem Reap's number-one party address among backpackers. The entire downstairs courtyard is taken up with a swimming pool where regular bouts of water polo…
Sumatra
In keeping with its contemporary dining space downstairs (Lani's Resto), this place has gleaming, modern, ultra-clean and luxurious rooms, with balconies…
East Bali
German-owned, this oceanside resort is dated but well maintained. A reef just offshore keeps the on-site dive centre busy (dives €23 to €60, snorkel…
Gunung Mulu National Park
A very friendly and homely place with beds crammed into small rooms and basic, clean, outdoor bathrooms. Owner Dina cooks buffet-style lunches (RM15) and…
Koh Trong Community Homestay I
Kratie
Set in an old wooden house, with dorm-style accommodation as well as proper bedrooms and fancy-pants bathrooms (that is, thrones not squats). There are…
Nha Trang
Beachfront Fusion's unique selling point is its complimentary spa treatments (two daily per guest guaranteed) and free yoga, t'ai chi and meditation…
Johor
Cheaper digs at this 10-room resort are in stylish A-frames while the more expensive options are in huge, louvred wood bungalows – all exuding a tropical…
Baguio
There’s a cabin-in-the-woods feel to this lodge overlooking Baguio Country Club. Well removed from the centre, it’s so quiet (unless the live band is…
Iloilo
This chain's icon, a sombrero and palm tree, suggests something akin to Club Med. And the pool area, with a small slide and faux statuary, tries to evoke…
Myanmar (Burma)
Set at the southern end of the beach, this place has long appealed to budget backpackers, and offers a choice between simple bamboo huts with fans or more…
Bicol
One of Tabaco's neat and serviceable lower midrange options, Gardenia has large, clean doubles, volcano views and a relatively quiet location behind the…
Bandung
While it's a tad out of the way, 4km north of the city, the Attic remains one of Bandung's best budget options. It's run by a friendly crew, who are…
Kampot
With a gorgeous location way upriver and a less party-oriented crowd than other riverfront hostels, this is a place for serious unwinding. Catch rays and…
Sumatra
Set up by expat American surfer gal and host Amy, this purpose-built surf resort on a garden property overlooks the waves. She goes to great lengths to…
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