Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Red Hotel

    Con Dao Islands

    This mini-hotel has a choice of rooms with hot-water en suites (though expect hard mattresses) and is close to the night market and plenty of eating…

  • The 252

    Phnom Penh

    This slick place has attractive, lime-striped rooms that are a little small for hanging out in, but luckily prime lounging spots lurk around the pool. It…

  • Andaman Langkawi

    Pulau Langkawi

    In a grand wooden Malay-style building seemingly dropped in the middle of the jungle is this luxurious retreat with the usual multistar amenities and…

  • Madame Moon Hotel

    Hanoi

    Keeping it simple just one block from Hoan Kiem Lake, Madame Moon has surprisingly chic rooms and a (relatively) traffic-free location in a street filled…

  • Mangrove Bungalow

    Ko Kut

    With a mangrove forest on one side and the beach a 10-minute walk away, this collection of wooden bungalows is immersed in nature. Khlong Chao waterfall…

  • Gili Eco Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Nineteen classy rooms and villas, made from recycled teak salvaged from old Javanese colonial buildings, are set back from the beach on Trawangan's…

  • Novotel

    Halong City

    The Novotel fuses Asian influences with contemporary details, resulting in stunning rooms with teak floors, marble bathrooms and sliding screens to divide…

  • Giri Carik

    East Bali

    The key to Sidemen's charm lies in its simplicity, and this place is a good example. Five basic rooms (some with wonderful views from small terraces), a…

  • Meritin

    Kuching

    Modern and spacious rooms feature at this hotel, opened in 2017. The decor blends clean, neutral tones with subtle nods to a traditional Asian design…

  • Ko Tao Central Hostel

    Ko Tao

    Identified by its London Underground–style logo and decorated with Banksy murals and Tube-line stripes, this clean, central and friendly hostel has good…

  • Charisma Beach Resort

    Siquijor

    This compact place, popular with European families and backpackers, is set on a gorgeous stretch of sunset-facing beach with rooms abutting a concrete…

  • Baan Bua Guest House

    Chiang Rai

    Set around a peaceful garden, this quiet, friendly guesthouse is a decent budget option. The 17 rooms, the cheapest of which are fan-only, are a little…

  • Suite 18 Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Terengganu

    This contemporary hotel, while not exactly boutique, is certainly stylish, with polished concrete and exposed bricks. Rooms feature TVs and there are…

  • Patuno Resort Wakatobi

    Sulawesi

    Patuno Resort Wakatobi is a sprawling dive resort on a long white-sand beach close to the northern tip of the island. Rooms in the hotel block are small…

  • The Aviary

    Siem Reap

    This is arguably Siem Reap's first concept hotel and it is very well done, with a stunning ornithological artwork greeting guests on arrival in the lobby…

  • PY Guesthouse

    Kanchanaburi

    This private garden oasis sits down a small street in the middle of a thoroughly local neighbourhood. Rooms lack the character of the common areas, but…

  • Tegal Sari

    Ubud

    Though literally a stone's throw from the hectic main road, here rice fields (complete with ducks) miraculously materialise. Huge rooms and suites with a…

  • Our Melting Pot

    Around Manila

    OMP is one of Tagaytay's best budget options, hidden down a quiet residential street just off the main ridge road. Rooms and dorms are spotless (most have…

  • Easy Time

    Ko Samui

    Safely tucked away from the throngs of tourists, this little haven nestled around a serene swimming pool and a few minutes' walk to the beach feels like…

  • Gecko Lipe

    Ko Lipe

    Tucked away in a quiet corner just above Walking St, these bamboo and wood bungalows nestle in a jungle garden. The cheapest are basic and compact, deluxe…

  • Blue Abyss

    Moalboal

    With attractive dive-room packages, the Blue Abyss is ideal for divers on a budget. The accommodation compound is attractive, just back from the shore,…

  • Rim Riverside

    Nong Khai

    There are four rooms at this peaceful guesthouse, but it's the river-view one you want, with its own large 2nd-floor balcony. The other rooms are clean…

  • The Cabin

    Around Manila

    In a town of pricey accommodation, this cosy faux-log lodge is the only true budget choice and it comes as a welcome surprise, tucked away down a quiet…

  • Safehouse Hostel

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    With fairly frumpy though very tidy rooms, the host Sherry is the real reason this small hostel has become popular. She goes out of her way to please…

  • Turtle Cove Island Resort

    Western Visayas

    Has a handful of cottages set on a secluded cove with its own beach at the far northern end of Tablas. It’s a great place to get away from it all, with a…

  • Crystal Lodge

    Kota Bharu

    This very clean and brightly painted hotel features comfortable if smallish standard rooms, plus slightly larger superior rooms that also enjoy better…

  • Place

    Ko Tao

    This romantic boutique choice has nine private luxury villas nestled in leaf-clad hills with sweeping ocean views. Honeymooners will rejoice: a private…

  • Novotel Danang Premier Han River

    Danang

    This towering riverside landmark has hip rooms with unmatched views over the Han River towards the beach and ocean. Staff are very welcoming and well…

  • Tulip Hotel I

    Dalat

    Reliable midrange choice in the heart of Dalat. The best rooms are spacious and light, the cheapest are small and without much natural light, but all are…

  • Haad Yao Bay View Resort

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This blend of bungalows and hotel-style accommodation looks like a tropical mirage on Hat Yao’s northern headland. There's a huge array of options, but we…

  • Glenwood City Resort

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Offering good value for pricey District 2, this place is a good choice for those who favour a peaceful base. There's attractive, spacious accommodation…

  • Aurum: The River Place

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    The 12 rooms here don’t necessarily reflect the grand European exterior of this refurbished shophouse. Nonetheless they’re comfortable, modern and well…

  • Subic Travelers Hotel

    Around Manila

    In central Subic, this slick hotel is one of the better upper-midrange places in town. There's a Mediterranean feel about the terrace pool and cafe, while…

  • Aston Jember Hotel

    East Java

    Wooden floors, funky wallpaper, floor-to-ceiling windows, thick mattresses and an impressive swimming pool that nearly encircles half the hotel. This…

  • Villa Nero

    Gili Trawangan

    One of the best-run (if totally overpriced) places to stay on Gili T. Each of the 10 large units has hardwood floors across multiple rooms and a large…

  • Mai Chau Sunrise Village

    Mai Chau

    For a little more privacy than the neighbourhood homestays, this friendly operation in Lac village offers spacious bungalows with rickety bamboo furniture…

  • St Regis Bali Resort

    Nusa Dua

    This lavish Nusa Dua resort leaves most of the others in the sand. Every conceivable luxury is provided, from electronics to furnishings, the marble and…

  • Santiago Bay Garden & Resort

    Eastern Visayas

    This rambling cliffside resort boasts one of the island's finest plots of real estate on Santiago Bay. Expect lots of Woodcrete and tacky art, but the…

  • Sanian Hotel

    Flores

    This good-enough hotel offers 11 rooms in a two-storey building near the town centre and market. Tiled rooms are refreshingly free of extraneous decor,…

  • Aman Gati Hotel

    Sumbawa

    The most upscale place on the beach, this Balinese-run, three-star resort has 57 attractive modern rooms. Some are perfectly oriented to the break; others…

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