Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • La Rose Suites

    Phnom Penh

    A stylish contemporary all-suite boutique hotel in lively little St 21, La Rose offers smart and spacious rooms, including some two-bedroom apartments for…

  • Marlin Beach Resort

    Bantayan Island

    Close to the restaurant and bar action in 'downtown' Santa Fe, Marlin's large motel-style rooms may not inspire, but its attractive beachside location,…

  • Loft Mania Boutique Hotel

    Chumphon

    The closest thing to luxury in Chumphon city, this popular hotel has quality rooms, industrial-chic design, helpful staff and a medieval coat of arms to…

  • Coral Sea Resort

    Mui Ne

    Towards the eastern end of the strip this small modern hotel has clean, contemporary rooms, some with sea views. There's a lovely rear garden that…

  • Maison Aurelia Sanur

    Sanur

    High-style on the far side from the beach, this four-storey hotel is a dramatic addition to Sanur's main drag. The 42 rooms are capacious, have balconies…

  • Baba Guest House

    Penang

    This turquoise-painted domestic compound belonging to a friendly Chinese family houses large and spotless – although bare – rooms. Half the rooms share…

  • Clark Hostel

    Around Manila

    Even the hostels are pricey in Clark. This HI-affiliated place behind a 7-Eleven has no dorms, just fading doubles with bathroom and air-con, but it's…

  • Suneta Hostel Khaosan

    Banglamphu

    A pleasant, low-key atmosphere, a unique, retro-themed design (some of the dorm rooms resemble sleeping-car carriages), a location just off the main drag…

  • Yala Rama

    Ko Samui & the Lower Gulf

    Like most hotels in the region, this central and reputable nine-floor place, a short walk from the train station, would be more expensive if it weren't…

  • Amanta Hotel

    Nong Khai

    This elegant hotel has lovely, fully appointed rooms surrounding a tranquil garden courtyard, and a 7th-floor restaurant-bar with great views. It's not…

  • Artist Guesthouse

    Phnom Penh

    Small but perfectly formed, this is a B&B-style guesthouse overlooking the National Museum. Rooms at the front come with balconies and are worth the extra…

  • Las Cabanas Beach Resort

    El Nido

    A clutch of large cottages, spread out in a large, nicely landscaped garden, front the beach with great views of south Bacuit Bay. You'll need to walk…

  • Apaché

    Ko Samet

    Eclectic, quirky decorations and a cheerfully random colour scheme add character to this superchilled spot at the southern end of a tranquil strip…

  • Maryan Moyo

    Sumbawa

    Sleep to the sounds of lapping waves in one of five stilted bungalows, each with a sturdy wooden frame, stone-tiled bathroom and covered deck facing the…

  • Swiss-Belhotel Borneo

    Kalimantan

    This traditional, boutique-style hotel with warm wooden accents enjoys a fine central riverside location. The gardens and pool area are delightful and the…

  • Classic Hotel

    Kuantan

    Rooms are spacious and clean, with large bathrooms and all the mod cons. Ask for a river view. The central location, ample Malay-style breakfasts and…

  • Hung Long Harbour Hotel

    Cat Ba Island

    At the quieter southeastern end of Cat Ba Town, the towering, three-star Hung Long Harbour has spacious rooms, many with excellent harbour views. Don't…

  • Winner Inn

    Yangon

    This low-slung building is in a quiet, leafy suburb and has spotless rooms with old-fashioned desks and pictures on the walls. The communal areas have…

  • Kooler Inn

    Kota Kinabalu

    Friendly staff preside over snug, well-appointed, spotless rooms that are within handy walking distance of most central attractions. The windowless…

  • Coco Sand Hotel

    Mui Ne

    Down a little lane, Coco Sand has excellent-value rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, fridge and private bathroom. There's a shady courtyard garden …

  • Fuente Oro Business Suites

    Cebu City

    It's not really a business hotel, but it is good value nonetheless, with spacious rooms that have most of what you need: desks, nightstands, good lighting…

  • Green Orange Village Bungalows

    Battambang

    This smart and super clean little place is run by local NGO FEDA in the sleepy village of Ksach Poy, 8km south of Battambang. The extensive gardens…

  • Gran Tierra Suites

    Cebu City

    Cebu has some terrific-value midrange places and this is a prime example. Bordering on boutique, rooms have canvas prints, small flat-screen TVs and ample…

  • Pak Ya Seaview Chalet & Restoran

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    Located just north of the jetty, Pak Ya offers seven basic, fan-cooled A-frame bungalows with small sea-facing porches right on the beach. Pak Ya also…

  • Hotel Nusantara

    Papua

    The best deal in Nabire is this charming hotel, though guests in the less expensive rooms go without hot water or sinks. The staff couldn't be more…

  • Hotel Avilla

    Kalimantan

    Avilla is a decent midranger on the main road through the city. Rooms are simple but comfortable for the price and there's a pool out back, accessed via…

  • Hotel Fina

    Bicol

    Tabaco's best hotel boasts a rooftop infinity pool with super views of Mt Mayon, and top-end features such as in-room safes and minibars. Rooms are…

  • Rumah Dharma

    Borobudur

    This recommended guesthouse comprises neat cottages with teak ceilings in a delightful location amid the rice fields. Helpful staff can help arrange…

  • Sleep Nest Hostel

    Mae Sot

    This friendly, roomy hostel has pod-like dorm beds: the more expensive pods are at ground level and offer much more leg room. The shared bathrooms are…

  • GO Hotel

    Iloilo

    Sterile and charmless, about what you'd expect for a chain hotel attached to Robinsons Place mall. However, the simply furnished rooms are clean and…

  • Rosaka Hotel

    Nha Trang

    Offering fine value, this hotel is located 400m inland from the beach and has spacious, very well-kept rooms with wooden floors and gorgeous en suites…

  • Island's Leisure

    Dumaguete

    This alluring property combines Zen modernism with indigenous Philippine elements: woven lamps, contemporary art, stone love seats and plasma TVs. The…

  • Bayview Hotel

    Pulau Langkawi

    This is your standard high-rise chain hotel. The 282 rooms lack character but are spacious and functional, and there are great views from the higher…

  • Khao Yai National Park – Zone 3

    Khao Yai National Park

    Down below a large 'youth camp' dormitory, which is potentially noisy though often empty, this zone has aging but still comfortable rooms with large front…

  • Connect Hostel

    Chiang Rai

    This newish place gets good feedback. Dorms are clean and have their own bathrooms; there's decent locker space and beds are curtained off. Free bicycles…

  • Gili La Boheme Sister

    Gili Trawangan

    Exposed brick walls, repurposed wood, tiled floors and a rainbow of colours – that's the design formula at this quirky, eye-pleasing hostel. Some beds are…

  • Na Rim Khong River View

    Nong Khai

    This new boutique hotel may be overpriced, but it does have super-stylish rooms with bags of space and a natty finish. Every room has a river view, a…

  • Longhouse Rooms

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    There are eight of these rooms across two wooden buildings. Rooms in Longhouse 1 have a double bed and three singles, while Longhouse 2 features four…

  • El Greco

    Ko Chang

    Run by a genial family, this has an excellent location halfway along Bang Bao pier. Rooms are simple but attractive, with mosquito nets, balconies and…

  • Traveller Bunker

    Cameron Highlands

    Part of the new generation of hostels in Cameron Highlands, this tidy place one block back from the main road has well looked-after single-sex dorms and…

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