Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Alam Mimpi

    Senggigi

    South of the centre and inland, this modern compound makes the most of its quiet location. The 14 rooms surround a large pool and have balconies and…

  • HI Siem Reap Deluxe

    Siem Reap

    The official Hostelling International property in Siem Reap, the 'Deluxe' offers great services and facilities at rock-bottom prices. Dorm beds include…

  • Pawapi Resort

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    The comfortable, wooden Thai-inspired bungalows with balconies here perch on stilts 1.5m above a prime spot of Hat Sivalai so that breezes ventilate the…

  • Rana Homestay

    Eastern Cambodia

    Located in the countryside east of Kompong Cham, this homestay offers an insight into electricity-free life in rural Cambodia. The price includes all…

  • Centara

    Udon Thani

    This large, full-service hotel makes a good impression with an attractive lobby and attentive staff. The quality continues in the rooms, which are…

  • Linaw Beach Resort

    Panglao Island

    Smack dab on Danao Beach, rooms at this rambling place are comfortable and well appointed, with huge flat-screens, fine art and roomy bathrooms. There's a…

  • Boathouse

    Western Visayas

    Run by a German expat, this truly off-the-beaten path place has two floors that sleep six; one bed is shaped like a boat. Rooms are priced per person. It…

  • Hotel Wisata Indah

    North Sumatra

    If you absolutely must stay overnight in Sibolga, Hotel Wisata Indah is the pick of a pretty uninspiring lot. Its dated, shabby rooms offer sea views, and…

  • Hotel Ayeyawady

    Myanmar (Burma)

    You're not seafront here – the beach is across the road – but the rooms are big, modern, comfortable and housed in a modern block fronted by a swimming…

  • Happy House Zone

    Phnom Penh

    A popular backpacker spot on a strategic corner of Backpackersville, HHZ has dorms that are among the cheapest in town, starting at just a couple of bucks…

  • Hatyai Dee Hostel

    Hat Yai

    This clean, quiet Muslim-run hostel is conveniently close to the train station, has a very good restaurant on-site and can also arrange scooter rentals…

  • Victoria Xiengthong Palace

    Luang Prabang

    This former royal residence has a striking setting overlooking the Mekong River next to Wat Xieng Thong. The 26 rooms are luxuriously appointed and…

  • Amertha Bali Villas

    North Bali

    A slightly older resort with spacious grounds, the beachfront Amertha benefits from having big mature trees that give it that timeless tropical feel…

  • Jasmine Palace Hotel

    Yangon

    This golden tower looming over Pyay Rd and housing 194 spacious rooms offers good views towards Shwedagon. Aimed at the business traveller, it's handily…

  • Rose Hotel

    Bangkok

    Don't let the unremarkable exterior fool you – the convenient location, the modern rooms with lots of character, the pool with Thai-style wooden gazebos,…

  • Nalinthone Guesthouse

    Vientiane

    This family-run modern place on the river lacks a little in atmosphere but the clean and comfortable rooms are great value considering the position…

  • Prime Hotel

    Sarawak

    Repainted in 2018, Limbang's best budget hotel is in close proximity to decent restaurants. Rooms are relatively spartan, but the strength of the air-con…

  • Ratanak Sombath Hotel

    Eastern Cambodia

    One of a new breed of high-rise hotels popping up around town, this is exceedingly good value, offering spacious rooms with all the trimmings, such as a…

  • YSLA Beach Camp

    Camiguin

    Leave the comfort of your glamorous, air-conditioned safari tent and saunter through a grove of palm trees to the pool bar or beyond to a black-sand beach…

  • Truong Xuan Resort

    Ha Giang Province

    A relaxing place sitting along the bank of the Lo River, 5km north of town, with spacious thatched duplex bungalows set in lush grounds. You'll want one…

  • Royal ThaTien Village

    Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi

    These 12 rooms spread over two converted shophouses are relatively unassuming, but TV, fridge, air-con, lots of space and shiny wood floors, not to…

  • Sunset Beach Resort

    Palawan

    A very simple and agreeable German–owned resort on a narrow beach near the airport, about 2km south of San Vicente proper. The six well-appointed rooms…

  • Aliya Surf Resort

    North Luzon

    This three-storey, ever-expanding concrete building by the sea offers bright rooms with modern clean beds, hot water and working internet. There's an on…

  • Fantasea Resort

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This friendly place in the extreme north of the island is one of the better of a string of family-run bungalows along the quiet eastern part of Chalok Lam…

  • Smile Bungalows

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    For real remoteness and seclusion, it's hard to beat this place at the far western corner of Hat Khuat (Bottle Beach). Family-run Smile features an…

  • Le Village Hostel Moalboal

    Moalboal

    A basic, inexpensive hostel with choice of air-con (good move) or fan (hot) dorms and three private rooms – all with shared bathrooms. There's a chill-out…

  • Hotel Victoria River View

    Kalimantan

    The riverside location is the trump card at this popular midranger. You only really get a river view in the 'Classic' rooms and above – as well as over…

  • Urban House

    Bangkok

    There's nothing showy about this shophouse with six rooms, but that's exactly its appeal. Rooms are subtle, comfortable and relatively spacious, and the…

  • Teahouse

    Phnom Penh

    A smaller, cheaper version of sister hotel Plantation, the rooms here are exceptional value given the chic look. The open-air reception area under a…

  • Baan Somboon

    Hua Hin

    With framed photos decorating the walls, polished wooden floors and a compact garden, this place on a very quiet centrally located soi is like staying at…

  • iHome

    Nha Trang

    A hedonist's heaven, this party hostel has all bases covered with unlimited free beer during happy hour and a vibing atmosphere. Staff are lots of fun and…

  • Simeulue Surf Lodges

    Aceh

    Centrally located in front of Dylan's Right surf break is this Dutch-owned place with well-maintained thatched beach huts, a lovely natural plunge pool…

  • Eight Mentigi

    Cameron Highlands

    Rooms, from six-bed dorms to spacious private rooms, are simple, but your hosts cultivate a welcoming ambience in this fuss-free hostel in a comfy…

  • Poetic Hue Hostel

    Hue

    In a whitewashed villa down a quiet back lane, this is a good alternative to Hue's busier hostels. Local families and birdsong give the location a…

  • Baan Say-La

    Chiang Mai

    Set in a Nimmanhaemin shophouse, this boutique guesthouse has stylish rooms in a mixture of styles – modernist, heritage, flowery colonial – and the…

  • Bobocha Cottages Siladen

    North Sulawesi

    These elegant, beautifully designed cottages in a lovely beachside setting don't offer diving, but do have Sarah – the owner and chef who whips up some of…

  • Bantayan Cottages

    Bantayan Island

    A little south of the pier, this family-owned place makes up for its lack of beachfront with friendly service and rustic, verandah-equipped cottages set…

  • Pacitas

    Moalboal

    One of Panagsama's original places to stay, with simple, inexpensive bungalows (some with two bedrooms) and rooms dotted around a shady seaside plot. It's…

  • Central Inn

    Senggigi

    The 52 rooms in motel-style blocks have high ceilings, shiny tiles and small seating areas out front. It’s on the beach side of the main drag, though not…

  • Maylyn Guest House

    Vang Vieng

    Over the bridge and run by gregarious Jo, this expansive, maze-like compound holds a mix of rather weathered but charming rooms and bungalows, both with…

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