Western Visayas
An attractive modern two-storey building on a grey-sand beach 2km from Poctoy port. Walls are painted in bright colours and rooms simply furnished;…
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Hoi An
Centred on its blue pool, Pham Gia edges into the boutique-guesthouse category. Blending colonial and local design, rooms are spacious and sunny, and the…
Phuket
Bunks are spread across compact four-, six- and eight-bed dorms at this modern, friendly hostel just across the road from the beach. There are good…
Yogyakarta
This misnamed multistorey hostel is well run, and somewhat functional. All the dorms (both mixed and female-only) are pod-style and air-conditioned,…
Bangkok
Handsome tiles, heavy wood furniture, antique furnishings: the 20 rooms at this stylish midrange hotel have been meticulously designed to emulate an old…
Hat Patong
Smartly revamped in 2017, this fun, friendly, party-hard chain hostel fills up fast (book ahead!). Stripped-back, clean en suite dorms sleep four, six or…
Ko Samui
The huge array of bungalows at well-tended Coco Palm have been crafted with hardwood, bamboo and rattan touches around the centrepiece, a palm-fronted…
Luang Prabang
Rosewood steps lead across a tiny carp pool on the way up to this hotel, which has superbly finished rooms that combine stylish bathroom fittings with…
Surabaya
An excellent choice for those in the market for a quality business-class hotel. The Mercure has first-class facilities, including an idyllic palm-fringed…
Taiping
Showcasing Chinese antiques and kitschy ornaments at every turn (including a ceramic Mao shushing noisy guests), Cherry Inn is a characterful place, plum…
Banglamphu
With high ceilings and generous windows, the rooms at this 1960s-era hotel feel spacious, although the furnishings, like the exterior, are still stuck…
Melaka City
The traditional furnishings of this prime-location hotel have a nostalgic air, while the family-run vibe and hearty breakfasts infuse the place with a…
Ko Chang
Right on the prime part of White Sand Beach, this ramshackle-looking spot is a sweet budget place with simple fan-cooled rooms that all look out towards…
George Town
A chain with charm. And lots of space. And a location near tonnes of street food. And it's great value! There's certainly a lot to like about this young…
Little India & Kampong Glam
A short walk south of Little India is this colonial-era hotel, in a shophouse redevelopment that now shoots up eight storeys. Rooms are classic and…
Khao Sok National Park
Set amid tall trees and against a backdrop of hills, this unusual property feels like the Hollywood set of a jungle-themed hotel. Water comes tumbling…
Banglamphu
A former condo has been transformed into one of the more design-conscious hotels in this part of town. The 68 rooms are decked out in greys and blacks,…
Sukhothai
This cheery guesthouse in a semi-rural setting has seven attractive bungalows set in a shady garden, and four less-impressive rooms that share bathrooms…
Labuan Bajo
The view of town and sunset over the bay lifts these understated rooms. Set back from the main-street hubbub in the centre of town, entry to the 13 rooms…
Central Java
Located 3km from the bus station, this guesthouse has been hosting travellers for years. The attractive rooms are arranged around a beautiful walled…
Vang Vieng
With serene views of the cliffs, this fine hotel sits in grounds choking on mango, palm, orchid and bougainvillea. The 16 rooms are fragrant and parquet…
Dalat
This reliable place runs a couple of hotels in town. All rooms have high-quality mattresses and decent bathrooms, and some have balconies. There's a free…
Ko Samui
A bejewelled ‘W’ welcomes you as you walk through the lobby and encounter the spectacular infinity pool that leads your eyes to an endless horizon. This…
Trat
Individually decorated rooms and the pieces of art dotted around the adjoining garden come courtesy of the owner, Mr Phukhao. The triple rooms with loft…
Kalimantan
A small enclave of 10 comfortable, individually designed rooms, with a cosy outdoor cafe and private beach, at the west end of the island. If you want to…
Hua Hin
Overlooking Khao Takiab mountain, this posh retreat is great for couples and families seeking pampering away from the Hua Hin crowds. The tall, reed-like…
Kuala Lumpur
Fuchsia pink, acid yellow and green and silvery accents feature in the colour palette of the swanky rooms at the hip W property which opened in 2018,…
Ko Lipe
Set above rocks at the far end of Hat Sunset, the sea-view bungalows here offer superb views, but even the basic thatched-roof garden bungalows are…
Timor-Leste
Alegria is otherwise known as 'the cocktail lounge' thanks to its on-site bar and restaurant. Eight new rooms have turned this into the place to stay in…
Sihanoukville
This poolside boutique has elected to remain on Otres Beach even as everything has crumbled around it. The standards have not suffered a bit. The…
Kota Kinabalu
This compact, friendly hotel has plenty of boutique flair, with stylish rooms decked in chocolate drapes, glass-topped desks, contemporary bedsteads and…
Banglamphu
Located off the main Soi Ram Buttri drag, this mid-sized hotel has a decades-long reputation for delivering unbeatable value for money. With an abundance…
Ko Chang
Not far from the ferries (1.5km from Centrepoint), on the peaceful northeast side of the island, this well-presented resort has serene, cool white rooms…
Davao
One of downtown's best midrange options and one of the few anywhere in the city to be housed in a building with colonial-era architectural features. The…
Kuta & Legian
Gardens filled with bird-of-paradise flowers set the tone at this 191-room, full-service resort with four-storey blocks and individual garden units…
Boracay
A bit of old Boracay on the most glorious and least crowded patch of White Beach, north of Station 1. Sea Wind has expanded in waves and some rooms are…
Sabah
Pulau Labuan's favourite hotel is a cut above the rest with its cobalt-blue outdoor pool nestled in manicured gardens at Tanjung Batu. There's a good…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
Bayview has handsome bungalows with large verandas, set amid shady grounds on a barely inhabited stretch of beach well north of the main tourist strip…
Sumatra
If you’re completing your Sumatran odyssey and wish to wash the dust of the island off your feet, one of Bandar Lampung’s most luxurious hotels may be…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Close to the Kinabalu National Park entrance, this motel-like lodge boasts an open-sided restaurant and spartan yet balconied rooms with jaw-dropping…
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