Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia

  • Indigo Bungalows

    Gili Trawangan

    In the crowded Gili T midrange market, Indigo stands out for its attention to detail. The six rooms have hot water, patios and views of the pool or…

  • Gede Home Stay Bungalows

    Lovina

    Don't forget to shake the sand off your feet as you enter this beachside eight-room homestay owned by a local fisherman. Cheap rooms have cold water while…

  • Rooftop Guesthouse

    Melaka City

    This hostel is simple but hits the spot with decent air-con, a choice of dorm room or private accommodation, and a bird's-eye view from the roof terrace,…

  • Takalau Residence & Resort

    Mui Ne

    Opposite the Sealinks golf course, this feels more like a regent's ocean estate than a resort hotel with its wood panelling, antiques and art. Staff are…

  • Olas Homestay

    Bukit Peninsula

    This family-run surfer crash pad is excellent value in Bingin, with lush landscaping and five private rooms offering air-con and hot water. The owners are…

  • Tantawan Bungalows

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    This relaxed, chilled-out 11-bungalow (fan and air-con) teak nest, tucked among jungle foliage, is attractive with fantastic views and a fine pool, but it…

  • Amora Villa

    Gili Trawangan

    Thirteen lumbung (rice-barn) cottages, set deep in the village, tucked up against the hillside, surrounding a large pool. They're a great deal off season,…

  • ARMA Resort

    Ubud

    Get full Balinese cultural immersion at the hotel enclave of the ARMA cultural compound. Accommodation is provided in modern, well-equipped rooms and in…

  • Kelapa Villas

    Gili Trawangan

    Luxury development in an inland location with a selection of 18 commodious villas (all with private pools) that offer style and space in abundance. A…

  • Ampil Pensionne

    Leyte

    This decent budget option has spacious rooms, most with air-con and some with hot water, set around a small courtyard, so it's relatively quiet. Wi-fi is…

  • Yooneek Beach Resort

    Bantayan Island

    An established place on Sugar Beach, just south of Santa Fe's centre, with spacious rooms near the water and one of the most laid-back beach bars on the…

  • Homestay Purnama

    Lovina

    One of the best deals on this stretch, Homestay Purnama has seven clean cold-water rooms, and the beach is only a two-minute walk away. This is a family…

  • Krishna Sunset Bungalow

    Gili Air

    There's a '60s vibe at this chilled place with sweeping views of Lombok, other Gilis, Bali and the technicolour sunsets. You can cheerfully let another…

  • Panda Hotel

    Yangon

    This 13-storey high-rise west of the city centre offers bright, old-fashioned yet enticing rooms with decent bathrooms. It’s in a peaceful residential…

  • Kapas Coral Beach

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    What this place lacks in character it makes up for in spacious bungalows (all have one double bed and a single bed), TVs, air-conditioning and hot showers…

  • Hotel Ibis Surabaya City Centre

    Surabaya

    Following the classic Ibis style, the entire place, from the reception to the rooms, is modern and businesslike, and the city centre positioning is spot…

  • Chanthea Borint Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Set in a shady garden, this 30-room family pad offers the most welcoming accommodation in town. The rooms are small but tidy and well cared for. The small…

  • Alona Grove Tourist Inn

    Panglao Island

    This place has some of the cheapest beds near the beach, with 10 nipa huts scattered among its pleasant garden with manicured grass. It's located up a…

  • The Nipah Chalet

    Pulau Tioman

    Young, friendly host Abbas runs these rustic bungalows on stilts by the water's edge. They sit so close to the beach that the sound of waves lapping at…

  • Noordin Street House

    George Town

    A charming, homey boutique hotel has been coaxed out of this rambling shophouse. There are eight eclectic rooms, which share inviting public spaces,…

  • Fancy Hostel

    Halong City

    A very central location, cheap laundry and a free bottle of beer are sweeteners at this newly built hostel, and the dorm rooms are clean and spacious. It…

  • Hotel Jeti Tanjong Gemok

    Pulau Tioman

    If you're heading to or from Pulau Tioman, and need to stop over before or after your ferry, this modern hotel, around the corner from the jetty, offers…

  • Indie Hostel Koh Tao

    Ko Tao

    Go for the smaller dorms at this busy, clean and cheap hostel attracting a good backpacker crowd close to Sairee Beach. Staff is really helpful and there…

  • Balé Sampan

    Gili Trawangan

    On a nice wide-open stretch of beach. The 13 fine modern-edge rooms have stone bathrooms and plush duvet covers. Other highlights include a freshwater…

  • Punta Hagdan

    Panay

    Offers simple budget rooms in bamboo nipa huts, a cook-to-order kitchen and rental kayaks in a park-like setting by the sea – an ideal spot to refresh if…

  • Made's Homestay

    West Bali

    Three basic bungalow-style units are surrounded by banana trees back from the beach. The rooms are basic, clean, large enough to hold numerous surfboards…

  • Family Guest House

    Ubud

    There's a bit of bustle from the busy family at this well-maintained homestay. The eight rooms are simple but clean; three have air-con. Opt for one…

  • Kim Thanh

    Haiphong

    A rambling mansion-like building holding a variety of rooms, most of which appear tidy and comfortable, if somewhat conservative. A good budget choice,…

  • Villa Manuk

    North Bali

    In the lush hills near Sawan, this three-villa complex has a large natural-spring-fed pool. Guests enjoy rice-field views, walks to waterfalls, village…

  • Widi Homestay

    Canggu

    There’s no faux-hipster vibe here with fake nihilist bromides, just a spotless, friendly, family-run homestay. The four rooms have hot water and air-con;…

  • Happy Days

    Ko Kut

    Behind Paradise Divers, this simple nine-room guesthouse is a great budget option, with clean rooms on two floors. There's a cafe-bar, laundry service and…

  • White Sand Bungalows

    Malapascua Island

    Near the boat landing on Logon Beach, the White Sand has comfortable and reasonably priced nipa huts with lofts and roomy balconies. There are dreamy…

  • Summer B&B

    Kalimantan

    Retro styling is a nice feature of this multistorey hotel, where each room is spotless and individually themed. The rooftop cafe and bar and close-to…

  • Hiltey's Hideout Home

    Malapascua Island

    Run by a jovial German, this backpackers' stronghold has small rooms grouped around a grassy compound, each with bright bedspreads and en-suite bathrooms…

  • Meliá Yangon

    Yangon

    Wood and pale-grey stone set the natural colour palate for the appealing and larger-than-average rooms at the Meliá. Some offer good views of Inya Lake…

  • Cheeky Piggy Hostel

    Kuta & Legian

    In a tourist-thronged location in the back alleys of Kuta, this homely and intimate hostel is a top place to meet fellow travellers. There's a small pool,…

  • Hotel Kerinci

    West Sumatra

    This fairly central hotel is a more upmarket option than others in Sungai Penuh. It consists of spotless business-hotel-style rooms, each with a funky…

  • Cebu R Hotel

    Cebu City

    The lime-green colour scheme is a tad garish but rooms (there are four price categories) are well presented and kitted out with desks and flat-screen TVs…

  • TR Room & Bungalow

    Sukhothai

    The rooms here are a little dark, but nicely furnished with decent beds and are a good deal for the price. The five wooden bungalows out back offer more…

  • Hill Lodge

    Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park

    These semi-detached cabins are a good option for those who can't face a night in the hostel or in a twin with a shared bathroom. They're clean and…

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