Udon Thani
This lovely boutique hotel uses creative lighting, plenty of real wood and random splashes of colour to craft a unique design. The backyard restaurant and…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
Melaka City
Located at ground zero for weekend night-market mayhem, this otherwise pleasant hotel is ideal if you want to step straight into a street-food buffet,…
Kalimantan
Bright-green Sri Muntai, above a ground-level shop on the main (concreted) village strip, wins the award for best front porch: a breezy hang-out above the…
Chiang Rai Province
This long-standing collection of mostly fan-cooled, rustic, bamboo bungalows sits by the dirty Mae Nam Sai, just across from Myanmar. The bungalows vary…
Sabah
Shipwrecked amid the stilted weave-world of the Malay village, Chang's is all banana-yellow basic rattan-walled rooms in small chalets, a lively…
Luang Prabang
Close to the night market, this pair of traditionally styled wooden houses has very much the feel of a real home yet all the conveniences of a well-run…
Pulau Tioman
Sun Beach has plenty of oceanfront chalets ranging from simple rooms to deluxe family suites (featuring minibar, jacuzzi and pantry) and a decent…
Flores
A purpose-built lodge run by Martin, a local from Wae Rebo. It sits serenely amid rice fields with views of both sunrise and sunset and is some 9km from…
Melaka City
The Equatorial has a refined air, elegantly decorated rooms, quality on-site restaurants and a decent-sized swimming pool. Service is well mannered and…
Moalboal
This sprawling property 10km south of Moalboal offers tents and huts on a grassy field in view of the water – however rates are high for sleeping under…
Boracay
Reasonably priced basic rooms with wicker furniture, comfy beds and a few decorative touches, plus a beachfront location (no beachfront views) at quiet…
Myanmar (Burma)
This large, central block offers polished, modern and spacious rooms that are clean but lack character. A decent breakfast is included in the price and,…
Northern Laos
Located down a quiet street, in the house of a friendly Lao family, rooms here have white walls draped in handicrafts with tiled floors, private bathrooms…
Mandalay
Lashings of wood panelling, pretty foliage and the odd carving can only do so much to enliven this dimly lit family-style hotel. Rooms aren't big and some…
Central Java
Rooms are simple and basic here, but this inland homestay occupies a striking piece of farmland on a bend in the road, a 15-minute stroll to Indrayanti…
Mai Chau
Virtually every stilt-house building in central Lac village now acts as a guest house, offering dorm-style accommodation or simple private rooms, with…
Chiang Rai Province
On a steep hillside approaching an Akha village is this beautifully situated yet underwhelming hotel. Accommodation ranges from shared-bathroom, fan…
Kanchanaburi
Just one minute from the Death Railway Bridge, the rooms in this bright, mid-sized hotel are plain but good. The standard versions are fairly priced but…
Sumbawa
A 35-room bungalow complex that stretches back from the beach. All bungalows are spacious with tiled rooms and private patios, but some are in better…
Kota Kinabalu
Lucy's welcomes with brightly muralled walls, a book exchange, laundry and a plant-filled balcony to flop on. There are a few rules to follow (including a…
Timor-Leste
This colonial-era pousada sits high within the walls of a fortress up on a hill, with enormous views of the coast and across to the Indonesian island of…
Central Java
There's not too much to commend this basic guesthouse except that it is within a five-minute walk of the beach. Still, it's clean and well managed and…
Northern Thailand
It feels rather dated now, but Kamphaeng Phet’s grandest hotel does offer river views from most of its rooms. All are decent sized and come with balconies…
Mandalay
This seven-storey tower is hit or miss, depending on your room. Some are very small, so if you need space to stretch out, this may not be the right spot…
Northern Laos
The most appealing of Vieng Thong's limited options, this guesthouse is located right in the centre of the small town. Very clean, decent-sized rooms have…
North Luzon
Bright concrete rooms with floral bed sheets create a U-shape around a big, inviting pool, and frame a stunning view over Capones and Camara Islands. It's…
Semporna
This 24-room, fully air-conditioned hotel has spotless accommodation featuring a bright colour scheme, fresh bathrooms, TVs and some rooms with balcony…
Central Java
An uninspiring modern hotel on the main street with three floors of rooms of varying quality. Newer, sleeker rooms on the riverside have dark-wood…
Sukhothai
In the splendid 50-year-old wooden home of the proprietor, the simple but comfortable rooms here – both the fan-cooled ones in the original structure and…
Brunei Darussalam
A handy four blocks from the Oil & Gas Discovery Centre, this sleek hotel is a good bet for spotless, tiled rooms with little desks, balconies and sea…
Sulawesi
On a little hill above the main road, these big double-occupancy polished pine cabins have hot-water bathrooms and pleasant terraces. They are clean and…
Malaysia
Overlooking the golf course, Shahzan Inn has 92 well-sized rooms, simply attired in white and beige. Like everywhere in Bukit Fraser, it isn't gleaming…
Cat Ba Mountain View Guesthouse
Cat Ba Island
Removed from the hustle of town, this collection of roadside bungalows and basic hilltop cabins made from pallets offers simple accommodation but great…
Melaka City
This plain guesthouse lacks charisma, but with private rooms in the heart of Chinatown, Chong Hoe is hard to beat on value and location. The lack of…
Northwestern Cambodia
Bamboo is an oasis of calm on Pailin's northwestern outskirts, with 27 comfortable bungalows. The restaurant serves excellent Khmer and Thai food (mains…
El Nido
Low-maintenance hardcore budget travellers who don't mind crowded sleeping conditions will be happy here. Hot water and sheets provided, while privacy is…
Mekong Delta
The smartest of Cao Lanh's lodgings and the tallest building in town, Huong Sen overlooks the appealing Van Thanh Mieu park. Rooms are compact with firm…
Nong Khiaw
Showing their age now, these tightly packed, termite-worn wooden bungalows are the polar opposite of luxury, but have stunning views of the river and…
Kupang
This well-managed hotel has a beachfront location and a resort feel thanks to a lovely pool. Decor is already dated, but rooms are spacious, carpeted and…
Pakse
This ageing place really could make something of itself if somebody made the effort. The rooms are dark and the mattresses aren't great, but the rattan…
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