Sarawak
Akam, a retired forestry official, and his wife, Winnie, an English teacher, run a welcoming homestay at their comfortable detached house on the riverbank.
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Boracay
Nicely appointed deluxe rooms with an inviting contemporary-meets-local design and great views define this dive-centric hotel. It offers walk-in discounts.
Vung Tau
The family owners of this skinny mini-hotel offer a homely welcome. Rooms are in good shape, including satellite TV and a fridge, and some have a balcony.
North Bali
On the beach side of the main road and just a short walk from the sand, this professionally run place has nine well-designed rooms on a long, narrow site.
Siem Reap
In a grand old French-era building overlooking the river, this friendly place offers stylish air-conditioned rooms in a superb setting close to Psar Chaa.
Eastern Visayas
In Poro Town, this somewhat uninviting family-run place in a rustic wooden house is a possible shoestringer base with simple fan rooms or air-con options.
Bai Tu Long Bay
The well-run Ann Hotel, in the centre of town, offers spacious rooms with gleaming bathrooms. The best rooms at the back have balconies with ocean views.
West Bali
On a spacious site close to the beach are 14 rooms, some of which have views down the lane to the surf. The cheapest rooms are fan and cold water only.
Ho Chi Minh City
The original and by far the best of the two hotels run by the welcoming Madame Cuc and her friendly and fantastic staff. Rooms are clean and spacious.
Northwestern Cambodia
A solid bet, the Pyramid has 44 small but spick-and-span rooms in a quiet but central location just off NH6. It also has a good rooftop restaurant.
Northern Mindanao
Centrally located with comfortable if cramped rooms. Has a shiny, slightly kitschy lobby and no elevator – so best to request a lower-floor room.
Song Da Ngoc Vung Hotel & Resort
Bai Tu Long Bay
The island's best accommodation, this resort takes the form of a few vast, home-like bungalows in a manicured compound at the edge of a wide beach.
Brunei Darussalam
Spacious, carpeted rooms with large beds and mini-fridges are on offer here, two blocks south of the bus station. Service is friendly and helpful.
Chiang Mai Province
A stylish, comparatively modern place off Rte 107 just across the boat jetty, with a pool out the back and tasteful Thai-meets-art-deco interiors.
Dumaguete
Outpost of nationwide chain with clean and simple rooms. A good budget choice for travellers in transit, if style and character aren't important.
Around Manila
It's no mansion, but Herbie's offers family-friendly, decent-priced, no-frills rooms in the heart of the Waterfront. Good value for the location.
Leyte
The garishly painted new place has a selection of rooms, including family-sized units, all with cable TV and air-con. It's 1km west of the port.
Boracay
Spacious beachfront concrete cottages with private porches, friendly and helpful staff and an excellent restaurant run by an enthusiastic chef.
Bangkok
Located directly opposite Don Mueang International Airport, this hotel also has well-equipped day-use rooms for passengers on short layovers.
Sarawak
A friendly, well-run, 30-room budget hotel in a convenient riverside location. The cheapest rooms don't have windows and are best avoided.
Southeast Luzon
Puraran Surf offers cute, basic cottages, plus fan rooms with shared bathroom and several air-con rooms in the sea-facing main building.
Hue
Villa Louise has wonderful villas, private rooms and two swimming pools. The villas are lovingly decorated in heritage Vietnamese style.
Vientiane
If you’re going to be here for a while, check out this cosy French-run luxury apartment complex that includes a pool and tennis court.
Sabah
Stretcher hammocks for up to 20 visitors, as well as toilet and shower facilities. Located near the impressive, 27m-high Ginseng Falls.
Bukit Peninsula
The nine bungalow-style rooms facing a nice garden are comfy. It's down a very small lane, near the beach parking. It has a small cafe.
Sarawak
There are just two cabins each with two rooms each containing three single beds. Rooms have attached bathrooms and are air conditioned.
Gili Trawangan
Five great-quality dark-wood cottages (one is family-sized) with high ceilings, bamboo beds and lovely light-flooded outdoor bathrooms.
Penang
This tidy, suburban-feeling house in the middle of Teluk Bahang's residential area hires out rooms. Boat service can also be arranged.
Coron Town
On the main road near the centre, Marley's is susceptible to street noise, but its arty kitchen and common areas are the best in town.
Eastern Visayas
A delightfully friendly if basic place on Kawit Town's white-sand beach. Rooms are kept tidy though electricity cuts out at midnight.
Northern Mindanao
Nondescript, simply furnished rooms a short walk from the main pier. Professionally managed with a convenience store at street level.
Davao
If you want some breathing room, try this sprawling complex with gardens and a small private beach, 8km northeast of the city centre.
Halong City
A lively, eclectic lobby leads to a handful of rather tight but tidy six-bed dorm rooms. Your tariff includes breakfast and a beer.
Mandalay
One of downtown's group-tour-oriented high-rises, the Home Hotel offers comfortable and spacious rooms with touches of local style.
Sarawak
The hostel has four fan rooms, each with four beds (bunks). There's a kitchen with cooking utensils and a barbecue pit for cooking.
Gili Trawangan
Sixteen turquoise-tiled rooms surround a frangipani-shaded pool in this exceedingly stylish and pleasantly compact boutique hotel.
Nakai–Nam Theun National Park & Around
The characterless yet clean rooms here are set in bungalows in a spacious garden and firepits are lit nightly during peak season.
Northeastern Thailand
This city-centre place near the night market has nicely decorated and well-appointed rooms that provide the best value in town.
Sarawak
The park's most luxurious accommodation is a self-contained, air-conditioned 'VIP' cabin with its own living room and verandah.
Sumatra
The ultimate in surf lodge luxury, with gourmet food, king-sized beds in opulent bungalows and easy access to 20 nearby breaks.
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