Brunei Darussalam
Run as a partnership between Borneo Guide and the local Iban community, this blissfully laid-back jungle retreat offers accommodation in ecofriendly…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Asia
South Coast
A slice of jungle-chic, Rainbow Lodge proves being sustainable doesn't mean having to sacrifice creature comforts. Powered by solar panels and biofuel,…
Scuba Junkie Mabul Beach Resort
Sabah
The most eco-conscious of all Pulau Mabul's lodges, this place attracts a younger international crowd. Super-fresh chalets come with porches and bathrooms…
Mindoro
This postcard-perfect, privately owned resort island is a low-key tropical paradise. It's on a long, curving white-sand beach, and has a combination of…
Phuket
Breeze into the soaring lobby, where white-mosaic pillars frame ponds reflecting encircling palms, and fall in love. This five-star stunner blends Thai…
Malang
For a real flavour of what Java has to offer, this remarkable luxury hotel, loaded with local character and genuine hospitality, sets the standard. It…
Phuket
A genuine candidate for the finest hotel on Phuket, Sri Panwa is poised idyllically on the island's jungle-covered southeasternmost tip. Multiroom villas…
Boracay
Ibiza meets Miami Beach meets Filipino hospitality at this smoothly run boutique resort at White Beach's private northern end. Aesthetically, it's Boracay…
Cham Islands
Live with the locals in Bai Huong village. Visitors are given a bed with a mozzie net, and bathrooms have sit-down toilets and cold-water showers…
Perak
Thrillingly remote Belum Eco Resort perches on a private island, thick with jungle and teeming with wildlife. Twelve A-frame chalets (electricity evenings…
Khao Sok National Park
Whether you're a family, a honeymooning backpacker couple or a solo traveller, this resort makes everyone smile. Above Mae Nam Sok, at the foot of…
Coron Town
Pulling up at the beach at this private island feels like discovering the cool kids' secret hideout. Sangat has a full-service dive centre, kayaks and jet…
Chiang Mai
At first sight it's hard to tell if Dhara Dhevi is a resort or an ancient temple complex. In fact the structures were built in the 2000s, yet they're jaw…
Kota Bharu
Pasir Belanda Homestay, around 4km from the centre of Kota Bharu, is one of Kelantan’s choicest options. Three sizes of traditional Malay homes have been…
Sen Monorom
At this tented camp in the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary, rates include Khmer meals and primate treks in the forest to spot rare yellow-cheeked crested…
Danau Toba
Horas Family Home is perfect for those wanting a homely space with cooking facilities, and is a unique option for those seeking something different. Best…
Manila
With its innovative program of cultural immersion, Red Carabao Manila treads the line between hostel and tour. If you want in, you must commit to a multi…
Flores
Run by an environmentally and socially conscious family, this tropical garden setting beside the sea is our pick for budget accommodation. There are four…
Poring Hot Springs
A 45-minute jungle walk from Poring (meet at Nongling Restaurant at 3pm daily), this eco-camp is surrounded by forest and has two gin-clear rivers to…
Mandalay
This intimate gem feels like a cosy Southeast Asia–chic palace. Gleaming teak floorboards, toiletries in potion bottles, tasteful Asian knick-knacks and…
Chiang Mai Province
Chiang Mai's lavish Four Seasons resort is a sprawl of vaulted pavilions and self-contained residences scattered through the rainforest near Mae Rim, with…
Pulau Pangkor
Hidden deep in the jungle 1km south of Pangkor Town, Tiger Rock offers romantic rooms decorated with vintage flair. Local artwork and upcycled materials…
Sumba
About 39km east of the airport, this French-run slice of heaven is a peaceful oasis with two houses. Interiors are pristine white, decked out in rattan…
Borobudur
Atik, owner, tour guide and author, is on a mission to preserve traditional Javanese culture at this unique guesthouse, which offers a nostalgic trip back…
East Java
Quite simply one of the finest hotels in eastern Java. Each of the five rooms here have been individually and tastefully designed – think high ceilings,…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Fullerton Hotel's contemporary sibling flanks Marina Bay. It's a light-filled, heavenly scented, deco-inspired number. Rooms are suitably plush, with…
Koh Rong
Lonely Beach is a traveller Shangri-La hidden on a private beach along Koh Rong's northern tip. Committed to ecofriendly living, the jungle-chic bungalows…
Northwestern Cambodia
Secluded in the Cambodian wilderness, this eco-stay is the brainchild of two conservation-minded expats who left jobs with NGOs to save 70 sq km of…
Rakhine State
Get away from pretty much everything at this unique beach resort built and designed with locals' assistance and with sustainability foremost in mind,…
Myanmar (Burma)
One of the most memorable lodging options south of Bagan is in Yengangyaung, some 30 miles north of Magwe. On a breezy hilltop overlooking a peaceful…
Sumbawa
On Moyo’s western side, 7km south of Labuhan Aji, Amanwana is the ultimate island hideaway. Guests stay in lavish permanent tents with antique wood…
Bagan
This cleverly designed, Italian-owned flashpacker hostel leaves all other budget digs in the dark. The big, comfortable dorms have between four and eight…
Timor-Leste
If you splurge on one hotel in Timor-Leste, make it this one. Eight spacious, stylish modern rooms with brushed concrete and little patios are set…
Ubud
A labour of love by expat entrepreneurs John and Cynthia Hardy, this eco-resort on a ridge near the Sungai Ayung (Ayung River) offers accommodation in 100…
Nam Tok
Beautifully furnished thatched-roof bungalows are scattered around this riverside resort's lush gardens. Arriving is thrilling: guests park their cars at…
Phuket
Built into a lush hillside 2km inland from Kamala, this soothing, ecoconscious, fantasy-inspired beauty is one of Phuket's most original, sought-after and…
Central Mountains
Set among a coffee plantation, the modern Balinese-designed villas and suites of this intimate eco-resort offer luxurious respite. But the real relaxation…
Around Manila
The Philippines’ signature wellness and detoxification centre is the Farm at San Benito, a peaceful paradise hidden in the jungle less than a two-hour…
Labuan Bajo
Villa Domanik is bliss. On a hilltop outside Bajo, it has manicured gardens and a view of the Flores Sea from the pool. The three bungalows have outdoor…
Sulawesi
Searching for that perfect barefoot vibe? Look no further: this relaxed place enjoys an idyllic location, with big, rustic wooden bungalows, a white-sand…
