Must-see hotels in Thailand

  • Lumleuk Boutique Hotel

    Surat Thani

    Owned by the same family as Cher Coffee and Treats, this warm, welcoming setup is popular with Western families and is excellent value for money if you're…

  • The Box

    Ko Lipe

    Bang in the middle of Walking St is this alluring boutique hotel crafted from shipping containers, dressed up in natural wood panelling and connected by…

  • Farmer's Boutique Resort

    Ko Samui

    A bamboo-lined entrance leads you into this quiet, family-run boutique collection of spacious traditional Thai-style villas that sit against a green…

  • Baan Laanta Resort & Spa

    Ko Lanta

    Landscaped grounds wind around comfortable wooden bungalows with terraces and a sultry, dark infinity pool refreshed by elephant fountains and surrounded…

  • Nai Harn

    Phuket

    Basking in views across Hat Nai Harn and the aqua-waved Andaman, the luxurious, white-walled Nai Harn is one of Phuket's oldest hotels, reinvigorated with…

  • Hostel by Bed

    Chiang Mai

    Although you can find a room in Chiang Mai for the same price as these dorm beds, you get a lot of flashy facilities for your baht here, including a good…

  • Dolphin Bay Resort

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The resort that defined Dolphin Bay as a family-friendly retreat offers a low-key holiday camp ambience with a variety of standard-issue, value-oriented…

  • Pai Treehouse

    Pai

    If you can’t score one of the six cute, compact treehouse rooms here (they’re popular), there are several other attractive and much bigger bungalows, many…

  • Tara Raft

    Kanchanaburi

    Though it's just 350m from the bustle of Th Mae Nam Khwae, there's an entirely different atmosphere along Rong Hip Oi road; it's peaceful and very local…

  • Casa de La Flora

    Hat Khao Lak

    Folded into trim seaside grounds dotted with contemporary art, this sleekly modern, well-run belle is composed of smart cube-like glass-and-concrete…

  • View Point Resort

    Ko Tao

    Near Saan Jao beach, lush grounds of ferns and palms meander across a boulder-studded hillside offering stunning views over the sea and the bay. All…

  • Panviman Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai Province

    An expansive mountaintop stay overlooking a dramatically sloping valley, with opulent villas, good Thai restaurant and amenities galore. The architectural…

  • SALA Phuket

    Phuket

    Opening on to Hat Mai Khao's white sands, this beautiful pastel-toned villa property blends Sino-Portuguese and art deco influences with modern flair…

  • Vijitt

    Phuket

    Arguably Rawai's most elegant property, the peaceful Vijitt is strung around a garden sprinkled with frangipani trees. Villas boast limestone floors,…

  • Golden Beach Boutique Resort

    Prachuap Khiri Khan

    After a full renovation in 2017, these large rooms are now some of Prachuap's best, if you don't mind being about 2km from the city centre. The higher…

  • Xinlor House

    Phuket Town

    A boutique-flair guesthouse adorned with motoring memorabilia and dashes of historical character, including tiled floors and vintage-style chests, on an…

  • Phu Pai

    Pai

    This self-professed ‘art resort’ is an attractive, remote-feeling gathering of 40 locally styled, luxury bungalows. Views are the focus here, with most…

  • Chanalai Hillside Resort

    Phuket

    This high-rise building set around a large pool sports terrific sea views from every angle, though they're best from the smaller rooftop pool. Rooms are…

  • Four Seasons Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    This hilly 17-hectare enclave of 60 villas on a peninsula at the far western corner of Bang Po feels more like a private village than a resort. Stunning…

  • Layalina Hotel

    Phuket

    Bag one of the split-level, private-rooftop-terrace suites at this small beachfront hotel for sunset views over the golden sand and aqua-hued sea. The…

  • Banyan Tree Koh Samui

    Ko Samui

    Occupying an entire bay, this sprawling uber luxury delight encompasses dozens of pool villas hoisted above the foliage by spider-like stilts. Golf carts…

  • Round House

    Ko Lanta

    This is a cute multi-option find on the north end of the beach. Stilted bamboo-and-wood fan bungalows are simply styled (the cheapest share hot-water…

  • Cha Inn @ Cha-Am

    Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf

    The owners have creatively and beautifully adapted this old building into a stylish hotel that's refreshingly out of the ordinary for Cha-am. There's a…

  • Nangthong Bay Resort

    Hat Khao Lak

    The large turquoise pool at this unpretentious, reasonably priced beach resort dominates lush grounds that ramble to the sand. Freestanding big bungalows…

  • W Home

    Bangkok

    It's admittedly off the grid, but that's part of the charm at this 60-year-old renovated house. Welcoming hosts, four small but attractive and…

  • Tongsai Bay

    Ko Samui

    For serious pampering, head to this secluded luxury gem. Impeccably maintained, the cluster of bungalows on the hilly grounds are like a small village,…

  • Sivalai

    Trang Beaches & Islands

    Straddling an arrow-shaped white-sand peninsula framed by views of karst islands and the mainland, Sivalai wins the award for Ko Muk's most fabulous…

  • Hacienda

    Ko Samui

    Polished terracotta and rounded archways create a Spanish atmosphere and similar decor filters into the adorable rooms, which sport touches including…

  • Ark Bar Beach Resort

    Ko Samui

    You’ll find every type of party animal staying at the clean and well-tended accommodation linked to the popular beach facing Ark Bar. Contemporary,…

  • 28 Rachabutr Hostel

    Ubon Ratchathani

    Friendly and welcoming, with a great location, this home-turned-hostel, run by a charming elderly woman, is very backpacker-friendly. Rooms are simple …

  • Impiana Resort Patong

    Hat Patong

    Bang on the best (north) part of Patong's beach, Impiana's classic, garden-fringed rooms are laden with sophisticated creature comforts and close to all…

  • The Sands

    Hat Khao Lak

    This large resort has a terrific water park, multiple pools and playgrounds that will thrill the kiddos. Prices include a buffet breakfast. Lots of on…

  • Big Blue Resort

    Ko Tao

    This scuba-centric resort has a summer-camp vibe – diving classes dominate the daytime, while evenings are spent en masse, grabbing dinner or watching…

  • Palita Lodge

    Ko Pha-Ngan

    Smack in the heart of the action, family-run Palita is notable for its welcoming service. Spacious concrete bungalows look a bit ramshackle from the…

  • Cliff Cottage

    Ko Chang

    Partially hidden on a verdant hillside west of the pier are a few dozen simple, comfortable huts overlooking a rocky cove with water on both sides, plus…

  • Asadang

    Chinatown

    Travel a century back in time by booking one of the nine rooms in this beautiful antique shophouse located in a classic Bangkok neighbourhood. They’re not…

  • Bueng Pai Farm

    Pai

    In a rural setting about 2.5km southeast of Pai, the 12 spacious, fan-cooled, wood and bamboo bungalows here are attractively positioned around a vast…

  • Wienglakor Hotel

    Lampang

    If you’re going upscale, this is Lampang’s best choice. The lobby is tastefully decorated in a teak and Northern Thai–temple theme, a design that…

  • Sri Lanta

    Ko Lanta

    At the southern end of the beach, this ecospot popular with Asian tourists consists of comfortable suites and wooden villas spread over a wooded hillside…

  • Sand Sea Resort

    Railay

    One of the few resorts on this sublime beach, this place offers comfortable bungalows, quaint cottages and smart, contemporary rooms with every amenity…

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