Taiping
In a high-ceilinged 1930s shophouse, cheerful Sojourn has four-bed dorms with pod-style bunks – that means more privacy and less rocking from the top bunk…
Taiping
In a high-ceilinged 1930s shophouse, cheerful Sojourn has four-bed dorms with pod-style bunks – that means more privacy and less rocking from the top bunk…
Coron Town
This quiet budget option on luscious Maricaban Bay, run by eco-conscious local dive instructor Brenda, is a wonderful place to chill out. She maintains a…
Ayuthaya
Service couldn't be friendlier at this guesthouse within an attractively and creatively modified wooden building. Hidden in a backstreet across from Wat…
Melaka City
Why merely tour one of Melaka's heritage buildings when you can stay overnight in one? Inhabiting a superbly renovated 1822 Peranakan mansion, this hotel…
Jakarta
Run by a helpful and friendly team, with good info on the local Cikini area (just south of Merdeka Square), Six Degrees rightfully remains popular with…
Kanchanaburi
This Thai/Dutch-run spot has an exclusive feel. Set in a semiwild garden, all 12 cottages are sumptuously decorated with Thai sculpture and fabrics and…
Camiguin
Meticulously manicured oasis of style and sophistication, created by a Filipino-British couple whose finely calibrated taste is evident in every feature,…
West Bali
Designed by the French architect-owner, this 11-unit boutique hotel is close to the ocean. The private, walled bungalows march out to a dramatic outcrop…
El Nido
A small hidden paradise at the very end of Caalan Beach, Garden Bay takes some work to get to, but that's part of its appeal. The seven pleasingly rustic…
Eastern Cambodia
'Mr T's' place is one of the best places to stay in Cambodia's 'Wild East', with oodles of atmosphere. Rough-hewn walkways lead to huge bungalows…
Chiang Mai
Set within the historic Wat Ket district, Baan Orapin has been a family affair since the owner's relatives first occupied the stately teak house and…
Phnom Penh
This colourful and vibrant hostel is justifiably popular. The spacious dorms have air-con and sleep six to 22; the smaller ones have double-width bunk…
Udon Thani
The 'home' part of the name is literally true as your hosts live on the ground floor of this fantastic four-room guesthouse. Rooms are modern and cosy and…
Kampot
This gorgeously conceived riverfront pad is all about tranquillity, with the best of its palm-thatch bungalows and colourful wooden cottages (with balcony…
East Bali
Associated with the Sea Communities social enterprise (www.seacommunities.com), Gede and Made's oceanside guesthouse has simple garden bungalows and four…
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Effortlessly raising the bar for accommodation around Phong Nha, Victory Road Villas combines a riverside location with stunning Asian-chic decor, hip and…
Phang-Nga Province
This elegant five-star property, with 56 hillside pool villas and an exquisite spa built into an existing rubber plantation, exceeds every expectation…
Pai
This stylish and popular resort intertwines Pacific Island and African themes. Accommodation takes the form of 10 free-standing, private-feeling luxury…
Around Manila
Alongside its lovely restaurant, Sonya's runs an exquisite B&B set among a beautiful flower garden. In grand cottages, rooms are expansive and rustic with…
Ko Samui
Laid-back Us Hostel is a superb backpacker option. A large swimming pool sits surrounded by a series of converted shipping containers that have been…
Kratie
A boutique lodge on the northern tip of Koh Trong island with a swimming pool and large dark-wood bungalows finished in inspired French-Khmer style. Each…
Sumatra
Leafy gardens, fan-cooled bungalows with private outdoorsy bathrooms, the best surfer-lodge food and friendly underfoot dogs are the defining features of…
Chiang Khong
Located 22km from Chiang Khong on Rte 4007, this ecofriendly resort brings together 14 wooden bungalows in a breathtaking plot of land adjacent to the…
Borobudur
For a memorable stay, complete with world-heritage views, go for these stilted luxury cottages with transcendent outlooks over Borobudur Temple. Each of…
West Java
Topped with domed, thatched roofs, the seven imaginatively designed rooms at this well-run mini resort are scattered through leafy grounds. Each room has…
Cameron Highlands
Old-school hostel friendliness meets modern amenities at Father's, where staff go the extra mile to help guests get the best out of the Cameron Highlands…
Puerto Princesa
This towering wood-and-bamboo structure has sweeping bay views from the top-floor restaurant (breakfast only). Swathed in rattan, with wood floors, rooms…
Solo
This beautiful historical hotel, occupying an old batik workshop, has been stylishly renovated with 14 rooms featuring wood panelling and art deco windows…
Southeast Luzon
In Tacdogan, about 8km north of San Jacinto, nine plush cabanas front a perfect and secluded cove, while four fan-only budget rooms huddle off the beach…
Banda Islands
For comfort, service and value, Cilu Bintang remains head and shoulders above any other accommodation in the Banda Islands – an immaculate Dutch-colonial…
Coron Town
This hidden beach resort on luscious Maricaban Bay (northeast Busuanga) represents excellent value at the upper midrange. It's on the mainland, but access…
Bohol
From humble beginnings, this place has evolved into a legitimate river resort, with a dozen classy stand-alone and split-level cottages, well-manicured…
Con Dao Islands
Terrific new hotel built in French-colonial style located in the north of the island next to lovely Vong beach. Swanky suites feature four-poster beds,…
Melaka City
There's a fun flashpacker vibe at this great budget choice. The cheapest rooms are in mock 'caravans' on the ground floor, each given a famous star's name…
The Cangkringan Jogja Villas & Spa
Central Java
This contemporary spa and villa complex is graced by an elegant joglo lobby, beautifully landscaped garden and 19 sumptuous villas with marble-inlaid…
Timor-Leste
An eerie history as a torture centre during the Indonesian occupation doesn't stop this large, salmon-pink building from being one of Timor-Leste's most…
Hua Hin
Centred on a beautiful teak house built in the early 20th century, Baan Bayan is perfect for travellers seeking a luxury experience without big resort…
Mentawai Islands
Ten bungalows in a garden setting occupy a private beach here within easy reach of the breaks Telescopes and Iceland, and there’s a beginner’s surf break…
Ubud
A celebration of contemporary Balinese style, this Australian-owned property is one of the few accommodation options in Ubud that can rightfully claim a…
Mui Ne
Eco-retreat built high on a hilltop above central Mui Ne with a stunning natural pool, al-fresco restobar and gorgeous accommodation crafted from shipping…
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