Ko Samui
Enticingly secluded, this delightful oasis of trees, vegetation, shady foliage and tropical seclusion is a welcome respite from frantic Chaweng Beach Rd…
Must-see hotels in Thailand
Sukhothai Province
It's a welcome surprise to find this well set up hotel in a small town like Sawankhalok. Standard rooms are a little tight, but the deluxe ones offer far…
Thanon Sukhumvit
You might be slightly disappointed that the faux-Tudor theme of the downstairs restaurant doesn't carry on into the rooms, but to be honest, you'll find…
Ko Pha-Ngan
At the south end of Hat Yuan, these old, rickety wood fan bungalows with balconies – some with hammocks – climb up the hill on stilts behind a palm garden…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Loyfa scores high for its friendly and congenial staff, charming gardens, sturdy huts with sweeping ocean views and two pools (one for sunrise, the other…
Banglamphu
Wooden pallets as furniture, yellow-and-black wall art, and exposed fittings and other industrial elements contribute to the factory theme at this…
Siam Square, Pratunam, Phloen Chit & Ratchathewi
A handsome industrial-chic theme unites the dorms and private rooms at this modern-feeling hostel. The former range from four to eight beds and include…
Chiang Rai Province
It’s an odd name, considering that the Mekong Delta is way down in Vietnam. Odder still that, with their light-wood panelling, the rooms here are somehow…
Chiang Mai
Immaculately turned-out Kantary Hills offers stylish apartment-style rooms with kitchens in a vast, self-contained complex set back a bit from the…
Chiang Khong
Just off the main drag is this semisecluded compound of tropical plants and handsome wooden structures. It's a popular spot: even the fan-cooled, shared…
Ko Kut
The go-to place for backpackers, family-run Cozy is a 10-minute walk from delightful Hat Khlong Chao. There are cheap and cheerful fan or air-con…
Surat Thani
All smiles and nary a speck of dust, this excellent central hotel offers spacious, clean rooms, bright paint, colourful throw cushions, modern art on the…
Ao Nang
On a hotel-filled boulevard at the far western end of Ao Nang, Red Ginger is fashionable and colourful with detailed tiles, red paper lanterns, draped…
Pai
The nine rooms here have beautiful Thai furniture, gorgeous colours and lots of deluxe details, although bathrooms are a little small and plain for the…
Chiang Mai
A proper hotel tucked into winding Soi 1, Vieng Mantra creates a little oasis with its courtyard pool and landscaped gardens. Rooms range from simple…
Tak Province
Operated by a sweet elderly lady with limited English, this collection of decent-sized budget bungalows of varying degrees of comfort is set in a lovingly…
Ko Kut
Justifiably popular with families, whose children can run wild in the huge oceanfront garden, this is a beautifully kept affair with smooth lawns and…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This neat and well-maintained hotel-style operation soaks up an ever-increasing influx of Hat Rin flashpackers. Staff are on the ball and welcoming, while…
Ko Pha-Ngan
This swish spot on a stunning stretch of sand is appealing, but prices are high. The most expensive options, such as the cliff villas and beachfront…
Ko Pha-Ngan
By the river at the south end of leisurely Than Sadet, this lovely, secluded retreat elicits sedate smiles. Bungalows – some temptingly right on the edge…
Chiang Mai
This is our favourite of the near-identical, towering black, sleekly modern hotels in this small chain now in four locations in Chiang Mai. Hidden behind…
Ko Samui
With a zen-like atmosphere, this beautifully landscaped resort of palms and frangipani is centrally located, well priced and on a good stretch of the busy…
Phuket
A friendly, reasonably priced option in a neighbourhood dominated by upmarket resorts and just a couple of minutes' walk from Surin beach, Benyada has 29…
Banglamphu
If the name isn't a giveaway, this giant operation vies for traveller attention with a curious aesthetic style that's halfway between period and bling…
Ko Pha-Ngan
Quiet, clean and attractively laid out among the coconut trees, 14-bungalow Baan Manali is a convenient, relaxing and well-run choice with infinity pool…
Banglamphu
Surrounding a garden and edging the canal, Villa Phra Sumen boasts a secluded, secret feel. Gain access to the compound and inside you'll find 24 somewhat…
Lopburi
This homestay northeast of the train station is run by the superfriendly Kanaree, a beautician and massage therapist. It's a laid-back local experience…
Ko Tao
For those who really want to get away from it all. Stay in quaint, spartan bungalows, high upon the cliffs northeast of Ao Leuk Beach. The 'magic' is the…
Tak Province
Right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of ‘downtown’ Um Phang is this modern shophouse with five spacious and clean rooms with decent beds. There…
Chiang Mai
Entering Rachamankha is like walking into an ancient monastery or a medieval village. Interlinked courtyards lead past perfectly manicured gardens to…
Pai
The big and handsome riverside bungalows made with salvaged teak are the reason to stay here, but there are also spacious (and less expensive) rooms in a…
Chiang Rai Province
Chiang Saen’s biggest hotel feels a little dated these days, but the plain rooms are spacious and the river views impressive. Suites come with jacuzzis…
Nakhon Phanom Province
There's a lot to like about this friendly place set back from the road behind its namesake restaurant. You get a quality room – designed to catch a breeze…
Ko Chang
BB is still the best all-round backpacker place in Lonely Beach, with fan or air-con dorms (the air-con dorm comprises private cabins), a few private…
Pai
This hillside compound features 12 chic thatched-roof bungalows perched at the edge of the Pai Valley. Rooms are huge, with tall ceilings, and feature…
Mae Hong Son Province
This place has nine decent-sized, comfortable rooms on two levels decked out in an industrial-chic-artsy style, including one large 'family room' with a…
Mae Hong Son Province
On the main road through town, this long-standing place has simple, fan-cooled rooms, as well as more sizeable and comfortable wood-panelled air-con rooms…
Ko Tao
View Rock is precisely that: views and rocks; the hodgepodge of wooden huts, resembling a fishing village built into the steep crags, offer stunning views…
Northeastern Thailand
Though the name is now ironic (check out the original telephone switchboard behind the desk), many decades ago this was top-of-the-line lodging for Surin…
Tak Province
This is the most comfortable and best-run accommodation in Um Phang. The attractive collection of brick-and-stone cottages is surrounded by flowers and…
