Manila
Everything about this place is in direct contrast to the disorder of the streets outside. Rooms possess all mod-cons and border on boutique, with touches…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Pulau Perhentian
A collection of smartly furnished, dark-brown bungalows is situated around a beautifully manicured garden courtyard. All rooms are comfortable, with the…
El Nido
A nice mix of rooms and a knowledgeable and helpful owner make this a great all-around option towards the quiet far end of rocky Caalan Beach…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Ibis offers sensible, low-frills comfort, from a generic lobby spiffed up with colourful modular furniture to smallish, spotless, cookie-cutter rooms with…
Sarawak
Located near Bario's police station, Tarawe Lodge is run by the friendly Lian Tarawe. Accommodation includes a shared longhouse room, double rooms and a…
Kampot
Set on a bend in the river amid traditional Cambodian countryside scenes, Champa is a rural hideaway with arty rooms in several traditional Khmer wooden…
Baan Haad Ngam Boutique Resort & Villas
Ko Samui
Modern and stylish, with a large variety of rooms and villas developed around a landscaped botanical garden where mini waterfalls and streams lead to a…
Aceh
Run by Akil and his family, Frazha is a good choice for those looking to keep it local. Its two bungalows are in a coconut grove by a beach that's good…
East Bali
You'll feel like you're staying with friends at this family-run guesthouse located deep in a waterfront palm forest in a remote part of East Bali. The…
Mekong Delta
This is a rare 1919 colonial gem that's been revamped and is by far the most atmospheric place to stay for miles around. The smarter rooms have balconies…
Chiang Mai
In a prime piece of real estate for the Sunday Walking Street market, the airy rooms here have polished-concrete floors, antique wooden French doors,…
Bohol
A French– and Filipino–owned place in a superbly tranquil riverside setting. It feels very remote, though it's only 2km from Loboc town. Bamboo-and-thatch…
Western Visayas
Fairly remote and certainly quiet, visitors can choose between two interesting types of bungalows, charming Bali-style bamboo huts (P1200) and larger,…
Princesa Garden Island Resort & Spa
Puerto Princesa
This huge holiday resort sprawls over 4 hectares on the eastern outskirts of Puerto. It lacks a beach, but six connecting pools (the back porches of some…
Sarawak
Operated by experienced guide David Atu and his wife, Jenni, this basic but comfortable lodge has five rooms, and a verandah that's perfect for watching…
Hue
Renovations at the quiet 56-room Rosaleen have energised and smartened up this very decent central choice for travellers seeking a swimming pool and one…
Flores
Nine fun, detached hippy shacks with colourful walls, a smattering of inspirational sayings ('If life was easy where would all the adventures be?') and…
Labuan Bajo
Where you'd live if you called Bajo home. Made up of a two-storey, three-bedroom house; newer two-bedroom house and small pondok (guesthouse), all light…
Ko Samui
This charming little hostel, set against a jungle-covered mountain backdrop, is run by an extremely sweet elderly lady, and is excellent value for those…
Luang Prabang
Housed in an old French villa and another seven buildings in the immediate neighbourhood, Sala's rooms have lime-washed walls, guacamole-coloured linen…
Ko Samui
While the west coast views over the Five Islands at sunset, the quiet pebble beach and extra-clean, luxurious rooms and beachfront villas are a draw, it's…
Northern Laos
Located in a leafy courtyard, Zuela has an old block of spotless if slightly dark rooms with exposed-brick walls and en suites. The newer block has…
Cambodia
Run by the enthusiastic Mr Sarouen, this group of spacious and attractive village homes is set just north of Banteay Srei temple. Guests sleep on…
Siargao
Owned and operated by a friendly young couple, one of whom is a top surfer and can school you on the basics, this laid-back place has a number of simple…
Malapascua Island
This full-service resort smack in the middle of Bounty Beach has some of the nicest rooms on Malapascua behind its popular beachfront restaurant. Plush…
Hoi An
This small family-owned hostel has a good location – the Old Town and Cua Dai Beach are both around 2.5km away – and lots of free inclusions, such as…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Totally unpretentious, despite sharing a beach with some distinctly upscale options, this small clutch of a dozen or so Thai-style bungalows sit a stone’s…
Ko Kut
Disappear down a dirt road off the main southern island road and emerge at Ao Jak Nok, a lovely crescent of white sand dominated by Neverland. Basic but…
Chiang Rai
This spotless compound has a bit of everything, from fan-cooled cheap rooms to immense suites, not to mention a pool. Rooms are plain and simple but…
Penang
Despite being on the 2nd floor of a seemingly abandoned shopping complex, Roomies Suites is easily Batu Ferringhi's best midrange option. The 13 rooms…
Dumaguete
One of the city's most professionally run hotels with long years of experience helping travellers arrange travel plans. The Spanish Mission decor adds…
George Town
This large heritage shophouse has been converted into a secluded-feeling small hotel. The seven rooms vary considerably, with some spanning two floors,…
North Bali
The name says it all, albeit very calmly. Yoga and a lavish spa figure prominently in the lifestyle at this resort devoted to your internal and mental…
Siargao
Just behind the highly recommended restaurant of the same name are a few beautifully crafted, sophisticated wood cottages, with stone-lined outdoor…
Ubud
This 43-room slightly worn hotel sprawls out across picture-perfect rice fields just south of the centre of Ubud. Rooms are large and suitably Balinese in…
Southeast Luzon
Virac's best budget guesthouse is a mazelike two-storey building with aquariums in the lobby and a labyrinth of clean rooms of varying size and quality…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Why somebody would recreate Angkor Wat so spectacularly only to call the result Le Palais Hotel is beyond us. The island's most aesthetically stunning…
Baguio
Situated in a classic historical building that harks back to the turn of the (20th) century, this understated hotel boasts a grand dining area with dark…
South-Central Vietnam
Simple but very good rooms feature at this riverside guesthouse operated by the helpful and friendly Tam, the best resource for English-speaking…
Ho Chi Minh City
One of the first luxury hotels to reopen its doors in postwar Saigon, the five-star Caravelle remains a classic operation. Rooms in the modern 24-floor…
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