Kuala Terengganu
Located in the heart of Chinatown this three-storey guesthouse has spotless rooms and a friendly welcome. The cheapest rooms have no windows, but all…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Myanmar (Burma)
About 2½ miles north of Chaung Tha is this superb new resort, opened in 2018, next to the best strip of sand in these parts. Rooms (the cheapest ones have…
Nong Khiaw
Bungalows here are romantically finished with ambient lighting, wooden floors, woven bedspreads and mosquito nets. Each includes an attractive bathroom…
Northwestern Cambodia
This French-owned place brings the boutique to Kompong Thom. Spacious, bungalow-style rooms with four-poster beds and chic bathrooms are set amid a…
Mui Ne
More village than hostel, this huge, modern backpacking palace is very well designed around an inviting swimming pool. Thanks to the bar-restaurant, pool…
Sihanoukville
Surrounded by developments at the far-south end of Ochheuteal Beach, this German-run boutique-quality resort has thick mattresses, dreamy shaded balconies…
East Bali
A huge swimming pool fringed with palms is the centrepiece of this family-friendly resort on the coast. The 55 good-sized rooms have a simple but stylish…
Lampang
Not a resort at all, but rather an exceptionally well-run, boutique-style guesthouse. The 14 rooms feel bright, big and airy, and all have balconies…
Banglamphu
A modern and luxurious hotel in the Samsen area, Nouvo prides itself as a halal-certified establishment oriented towards Muslim travellers. Rooms aren't…
East Bali
In need of rejuvenation? If so, the packages at this tranquil 31-room oceanfront resort northeast of Tembok will appeal. These include comfortable…
An Bang Beach
Accommodating up to six, Chi Villa is An Bang's standout luxury accommodation. Stylish Asian-chic decor fills the very spacious property, there's a full…
Yogyakarta
A beautiful Moroccan-style hotel, a short stroll from Jl Malioboro, complete with hand-carved wooden doorways and a delightful Moorish courtyard bristling…
Nong Khai
Nong Khai's budget classic has a riverfront garden so relaxing it's intoxicating, and most nights it's packed with travellers. Mut Mee caters to many…
Chiang Mai
True to its name, Banthai does indeed resemble a country village transported to the modern city. The hotel sprawls over a series of wooden buildings with…
Gunung Leuser National Park
This well-priced guesthouse has a beautiful riverside location and charming, colourful wooden bungalows equipped with Western toilets. The cheapest rooms…
Chau Doc
Chau Doc's most luxurious option, the Victoria delivers classic colonial charm, overseen by staff clad in ao dai (Vietnam's national dress). With a…
Can Tho
Designed with a French-colonial accent, the breezy rooms at this stylish, sophisticated hotel are set amid lush greenery around a pair of inviting…
Ko Pha-Ngan
One of the most spectacular settings of any backpacker hostel, the ridiculously good-value spacious dorms, restaurant and bar here at Infinity horseshoe…
Banglamphu
Despite the name, this attractive midranger has its feet firmly on land, and as such represents brilliant value. The wood-panelled rooms are attractive,…
Chinatown
Rustic, retro, charming: the six rooms in this teak house lay claim to more than their share of personality. Occupying a prestigious location stilted over…
Ubud
It calls itself a resort, but this place has a boutique feel. The Monkey Forest Rd location may seem strange, but the hotel is hidden in lush gardens…
East Bali
Located at Melasti Beach, west of Amed village, this stylish, good-value B&B is operated by American expat Missy, who is a genial and welcoming host…
Bicol
Fronting a private strip of beach around the corner from Gota Beach, this cluster of seven luxurious thatched-roof cottages is the standout resort in this…
East Bali
Attached to the freediving school of the same name, this hostel has two thatched bungalows in a large compound. Each has four bunk beds downstairs, two…
Bangkok
Set in an enclosed garden compound decorated like a Bangkok neighbourhood of yesteryear, this bright and cheery hotel is fun and atmospheric, and…
Sabah
Perched on a hill overlooking a beautiful 1.5km swath of sand lapped by teal-green sea, these two bijou one-bedroom cabanas, Treetops and Clifftop, have…
Johor Bahru
Complete your Legoland experience with a night or two at this Lego-tastic hotel. From the giant Lego playground in the lobby, to the themed rooms (such as…
South Lombok
This eclectic thatch-roofed lodge spills down a hill just east of town, offering sweeping views over the bay from each artfully designed room. Teachers…
Pulau Langkawi
This clutch of minimalist, contemporary structures perched on a forested hillside forms a pleasing contrast. Choose from one of six inviting studios,…
George Town
This former Chinese medicine warehouse has been artfully restored into a boutique hotel where history seeps from every creaking floorboard. Each of its 17…
Canggu
Right at Batu Bolong Beach, this exquisite hotel blurs the boundaries between accommodation and a museum-gallery, especially the Walter Spies and Le…
Battambang
Bambu's spacious rooms are designed in a Franco-Khmer motif with gorgeous tiling, stone-inlaid bathrooms and exquisite furniture. The fusion restaurant is…
Ko Samui
Sit in your very own private infinity pool, gazing out over an azure sea in one of 81 exceptional, contemporary villas that neatly line the coast at the…
Bangkok
Tucked off busy Th Surawong, this hotel overflows with homey Thai charm – and is a total steal at its competitive midrange price point. The 73 rooms are…
North Bali
The 11 bungalows here recall an older, refined Bali, from the quaint thatched roofs down to the antique carved doors and detailed stonework. Rooms, which…
Ben Tre
Set amid coconut and mango trees along the bank of a Mekong tributary, this delightful mango-coloured B&B, run by a Canadian-Vietnamese couple, provides a…
Kuching
Setting the Kuching standard for backpacker digs, this hugely popular guesthouse, decked out with stylish Sarawakian crafts, has an unbeatable location, a…
East Bali
Jaw-dropping is the only word to use when describing the rice-terrace views enjoyed from the terrace of this homestay on the ridge above Tirta Gangga. The…
Timor-Leste
Australian owner Barry has clocked up around two decades in Timor-Leste, and can be credited for much sustainable, income-producing development on Ataúro…
Dalat
Elegant, secluded property spread across seven lovingly restored French-colonial villas in the peaceful western suburbs. Finished in period furnishings,…
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