Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • BC Inn

    Senggigi

    Spick and span, comfortable and right in the heart of Senggigi, BC is named for the Blue Coral dive shop, which it sits behind. All rooms have satellite…

  • Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel

    Luang Prabang

    This stylish property, originally the brainchild of Aman Resorts' founder Adrian Zecha, is right in the centre of town and set around a courtyard garden…

  • Envoy Hostel

    Phnom Penh

    This shoes-off urban oasis is one of the most serene hostels in the city, located in a lovely villa with artistic flourishes. All dorms – including one…

  • Old Capital Bike Inn

    Banglamphu

    The dictionary definition of a honeymoon hotel, this antique shophouse has 10 rooms that are decadent and sumptuous, blending rich colours and heavy wood…

  • Regal Resort

    Ko Tao

    Just north of the pier, this resort gives you all the commotion along with a pretty stretch of white sand – the main pool (of three) is filled with divers…

  • Punta Rosa

    Boracay

    A quiet, somewhat aged retreat located just off the beach at the nearly deserted far northern end of White Beach. It has spacious and airy rooms with…

  • Golden Summer Hotel

    Nha Trang

    The Golden Summer enjoys a terrific location with myriad restaurants and the beach a short stroll away. Rooms are inviting and modern, all with nice…

  • Kuching Waterfront Lodge

    Kuching

    In an atmospheric old shopfront, this lodge has a variety of rooms, some with windows and some without, so you should definitely look at a few. Thought…

  • Mui Ne Hills Villa Hotel

    Mui Ne

    This well-run and welcoming villa-style hotel has wonderful vistas from its pool. The 12 rooms and suites are superb value, all with modish design touches…

  • River Bank Guest House

    Mae Hong Son Province

    Rooms in this attractive riverfront house are decked out in hardwood and have terraces. It’s worth shelling out 200B more for the rooms on the upper…

  • Black Sand Dive Retreat

    North Sulawesi

    Enjoys a serene location on the mainland bay and is very well set up, including a Nitrox facility and a dedicated camera room. It's a boutique operation;…

  • Kayun Hostel Downtown

    Kuta & Legian

    In the heart of Kuta, close to all the nightlife, this hostel is the place to be if you're here to party. Set in an elegant colonial building, it has a…

  • Pondok Indah Bungalows Tetebatu

    Lombok

    Three bi-level thatched bungalows are set amid beautiful rice fields. Although appearing romantically rustic, conditions are not: each has a bathroom,…

  • Jubawa Homestay

    North Bali

    One of Pemuteran's originals, Jubawa is a rather plush midrange choice. The 24 rooms are set in expansive gardens around a pool. The popular cafe-bar…

  • Kompong Thom Royal Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Having opened its doors in September 2019, this is another grand statement for Kompong Thom. Rooms are fitted to a full-on four-star standard, including…

  • Maliau Basin Studies Centre

    Sabah

    At the Maliau Basin headquarters, 30km from the reserve entrance, choose between upscale rooms (VIP House/deluxe/standard RM1400/540/410), regular…

  • Trung Nguyen Hotel

    Chau Doc

    One of the better budget places, with something of a midrange trim. Rooms are more decorative than the competition, with balconies overlooking the market…

  • FUN-D Hostel

    Chiang Rai

    This tidy hostel is located above a restaurant-bar-cafe. Dorms are spacious and bright, ranging from six to eight beds, and share clean bathrooms. The two…

  • D'Puteri Kurnia Resort

    Melaka

    At this basic resort, located less than 1km north of the boat jetty and the sole resort on the island, it's possible to camp, stay in a simple fan-cooled…

  • Chan Cha Lay

    Krabi Town

    Rooms at this charming guesthouse are done up in Mediterranean blues and whites with white-pebble and polished-concrete open-air bathrooms. There's a…

  • Pande House

    Ubud

    Yet another one of Ubud's delightful family-compound homestays, old-fashioned Pande is but one of many clustered on this residential street. Each room has…

  • Hotel M

    Yangon

    With all the images of Marilyn Monroe plastered around this reasonably chic property, you'd be forgiven for thinking the owners had named it after the…

  • St Bernard Beach Resort

    Bantayan Island

    This attractive beach resort fronts a wide stretch of sand and has a wonderfully relaxed island vibe. Rows of thatched-roofed cottages are set amid palm…

  • Bali Gecko Homestay

    North Bali

    About 500m west of Pemuteran's main strip and another 200m north off the main road, this family-run guesthouse is isolated. You can walk to a quiet part…

  • Seagull Hotel

    Quy Nhon

    A concrete oceanfront hotel where all rooms are a little old fashioned but many have generous balconies with panoramic views. It's located by a beautiful…

  • Yesterday Hotel

    Chiang Mai

    In the heart of the action on Th Nimmanhaemin, Yesterday offers a quick trip back to the near past. Communal spaces are decorated with vintage prints, old…

  • Ananda Villa

    Ko Tao

    This friendly, two-storey cream-and-white hotel with verandahs and lined with decorative palms and plumeria has a colonial feel, a short walk north of the…

  • OK Divers Resort & Spa

    Padangbai

    Facilities here are the best the town has to offer, with a spa, two pools, a well-regarded dive centre and a pavilion cafe. Rooms are well set up and the…

  • Three P Holiday & Dive Resort

    Western Visayas

    This family-run dive operation (single boat dive P1600, P450 for equipment) has a few well-appointed nipa huts in a leafy compound on the beach about 7…

  • M Boutique Hostel

    Kerobokan

    A contemporary choice for flashpackers, M Boutique's beds are capsule dorms, which come with the benefit of privacy. Each has shutter blinds, a drop-down…

  • Dive House

    Panay

    Offers a charming lodge built from reused materials, including attractive wood floors, with a nice dining pavilion where divers can socialise. Several…

  • Akinabalu Hostel

    Kota Kinabalu

    Jolly hostel with a welcoming common area, plant-filled space with water feature and bold, crimson-and-lime-green rooms. Some have natural light, while…

  • Majestic Puraran

    Southeast Luzon

    This friendly, family-run place is mellow in the extreme. It has simple, comfortable bamboo cottages with private porches, hammocks and great ocean views,…

  • Fat Monkey Hostel

    Coron Town

    This simple, sociable hostel 2km north of town has some of the cheapest dorms on Busuanga, and guests are eligible to take the 'Fat Monkey Tour' of the…

  • Taman Ayu Cottage

    Kerobokan

    This great-value hotel has a fabulous location. Most of the 52 rooms are in two-storey blocks around a pool shaded by mature trees. Everything is a bit…

  • Gili Mansion

    Gili Trawangan

    Though the gimmicky castle theme is a real island buzzkill, this always-booming hostel is nevertheless one of the best budget bets in town with clean…

  • Na-Rak-O Resort

    Chiang Rai

    Nâh·rák is Thai for ‘cute’, a spot-on description of this tucked-away hotel that has bright rooms decked out in pastel colours and strewn with beanbags…

  • Sanctuary Villa

    Battambang

    This intimate, luxurious boutique hotel has 16 attractive villas furnished with traditional woods, tasteful silks and throw rugs, but the out-of-the-way…

  • Sugbutel

    Cebu City

    The Sugbutel has somewhat stark but very clean and compact rooms, plus three giant air-con dorms (we're talking 75 to 85 beds). Bunks have small security…

  • John & Paul Inn

    Quy Nhon

    Popular hostel in the south of town with clean dorms (including a female-only option) and good private rooms with cable TV and balcony. The name…

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