Sanur
Another basic, small beachfront hotel, the Peneeda (which is not phonetically accurate for Penida) is a good choice for sun, sand and room service at a…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Mai Chau
For a little more privacy than the neighbourhood homestays, this friendly operation in Lac village offers spacious bungalows with rickety bamboo furniture…
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…
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,…
Pulau Tioman
There’s usually a lounge-able patch of sand at this cute-as-a-button family-run place at the quiet northern end of Salang beach. There are 10 clean…
Luang Prabang
Twelve kilometres south of Luang Prabang, Hillside Resort has eight bungalows and a family unit, plus plenty of activities on tap, including board games,…
Ninh Binh
With superb mountain vistas from a village location convenient for Tam Coc (5km), Hoa Lu (5km) or Trang An (2km), Limestone View has very comfortable…
Gin’s Maekhong View Resort & Spa
Chiang Rai Province
There's a choice here of spacious, comfortable and attractive rooms or three rather tight riverside bungalows. There’s a pool and vast sunflower field, as…
Canggu
Right on a bend in the lagoon and fronting Berawa Beach, this light and airy resort makes the most of its long and narrow location. Even the smallest of…
Northern Laos
Towering above the other accommodation options in town, both literally and metaphorically, this guesthouse has the smartest rooms on offer, with inviting…
West Java
Set in a coconut grove, this lodge has been recently renovated and has six simple double rooms with fans. There's a kitchen, but you must bring your own…
Southeast Luzon
At the northern end of the city, sea-facing Legacy trumps most of Masbate's dreary midrangers with spotless, though slightly fading rooms, friendly staff…
Bacuit Archipelago
Luxurious cottages, including over-water, forest and beachfront varieties, on an exclusive private island in Bacuit Bay. It offers good hiking in the…
Seminyak
Ground zero for Seminyak: the 11 villas are a short walk to some of the best restaurants and the beach. Units vary in size but each is a private walled…
Vientiane
Unlike anything else in the city, this vernal oasis of wood duplex bungalows is set in gardens spilling with tamarind and champa flowers. The grander…
Ha Giang Province
About 800m east of Du Gia is this collection of ramshackle bungalows, some perched romantically in the middle of a pond, and set around a traditional…
Manila
This upscale, Israeli-run hostel sets an urbane tone with a sleek lobby bistro serving hummus and the like, a rooftop bar and walls throughout painted…
Yangon
The Yama offers high-quality bunk-bed dorms with privacy curtains, big lockers and their own bathrooms. Private rooms are spacious and simply designed…
Ko Pha-Ngan
The fresh-faced poolside bungalows are simple but the air-con dorms are great. The ambience of this popular backpacker hang-out, with a cool on-site bar…
Phnom Penh
The best feature of this solid midrange hotel is its bamboo-shaded pool (and attendant bar). Rooms come with tiled floors, sunken beds and furnishings…
Bicol
There's a lot to like about this affordable refurbished business-class hotel. From enormous suites with polished wooden floors down to spacious dorms with…
Chiang Rai Province
Set amid lovingly manicured gardens – a monument to flower-based landscaping – the bungalows here come in a variety of sizes, and all have balconies and…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
This smart brick guesthouse with great views of Mt Kinabalu from its terraces sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in Kundasang village. Most of the spotless rooms…
Leyte
The oldest and prettiest of the dive resorts, the spacious cottages here – bamboo with fans, or comfortable modern air-con – are off the main road and…
Hat Kata
The Shore is the luxury, adults-only arm of the Katathani Resort complex. Its romantic private-pool villas with freestanding bathtubs are fronted by a…
Luang Prabang
This tastefully renovated traditional house has a prime location between the Mekong River and the old temple district. The nine rooms include air-con, TV…
Canggu
The five breezy rooms at this contemporary guesthouse are very comfortable. Some have lovely views of the (surviving) rice fields, and all have fridges…
Phitsanulok
This seven-storey monolith is just about the only choice for river views in Phitsanulok, although only the most expensive rooms offer them. It's all…
Kalimantan
With its high-ceilinged, well-maintained rooms near the river, Hotel Tiara offers the best of both budget worlds: plain but good-value budget rooms in the…
Phnom Penh
Blink and you'll miss this little oasis on chaotic St 130, which is otherwise swarming with hostess bars. Hidden inside are attractive rooms with polished…
Chiang Rai Province
Boasting a ground-floor cafe and comfortable rooms with a stone-walled, minimalist feel, Afterglow is probably the hippest place to stay in Mae Sai. There…
Bukit Lawang
A popular backpacker choice, the ever-growing Garden Inn has options spread over several buildings, from fabulous wooden jungle shacks to pristine, modern…
Bicol
Near the Bikal boat landing about 5km from Caramoan town, this appealing resort has spacious rooms (which can accommodate four people), a swish pool and…
Kalimantan
On the far edge of town, Swiss-Belinn is Pangkalan Bun's swankiest hotel, though it lacks much in the way of charm. Discounted rates (listed here) are the…
Kuta & Legian
This Kuta institution has a lush, green setting for its 20 thatch-roofed cottages with outdoor sunken baths. Bed choices include kings and twins. The pool…
Ipoh
Some of Ipoh's most chic accommodation is out of town, such as M Roof, a glamorously monochrome hotel in a high-rise 5km northeast of the old town. Rooms…
Hanoi
The young, friendly, helpful crew at the Art Hotel make this well-located spot really stand out. Rooms are spacious, with very clean bathrooms and wooden…
Tanjung Puting National Park
Located directly on the river at the end of Sekonyer village, these three rustic rough-hewn wood cabins offer a pricey but truly immersive Borneo…
Doi Inthanon National Park
These pretty polished wood cabins are set above a sea of rice terraces in a tiny, charming Karen village just off the main road about 20km downhill from…
Around Manila
Between Clark and Angeles, this high-rise is one of the better-value top-end hotels near the Freeport Zone. The 154 rooms are more functional than…
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