Guest Reviews

The Village House: "Ruhe nach dem Abenteuer"

Im Anschluss unserer Rundreise haben wir ein paar Nächte im Village House bei Flora (eine herzensgute Dame) und ihren Kollegen verbracht. Perfekt geeignet zum Abschalten. Ja, eine Moschee befindet sich direkt gegenüber und der Prediger mag einen das erste Mal "wecken". Aber who cares?! In anderen muslimisch geführten Teilen dieser Wet verhält es sich genauso und sollte kein Störfaktor sein. Die Zimmer sind gemütlich hergerichtet, die Badezimmer großzügig konzipiert, das Essen schmackhaft & frisch (nur die Crème Brûlée besteht zu 90% aus Butter ;) , der Pool herrlich erfrischend und sauber und die Liegemöglichkeiten eignen sich hervorragend, um einen ganzen Tag am Pool zu liegen, dort zu lesen sowie Musik zu hören und die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Ein Supermarkt & Foodcourt ist NICHT fußläufig zu erreichen. Taxis sind jedoch spottgünstig und Fahrräder sind gratis auszuleihen. Am besten nutzen sie die Strände bei ihren Aufenthalten zuvor. Der Village House Strand in ca 300 Meter Entfernung ist nicht zu empfehlen. Also, solange Sie wissen, was Sie wollen, bekommen Sie mit der Ruheoase Village House genau DAS, was Sie wollen. Toller Abschluss.

Inle Heritage Stilt Houses: "Fantastic"

Delighted with our stay here. It only has 6 rooms, so the service is very personal, compounded by the fact it is also a hospitality school so you are helping students learn. The room was large and luxurious and the food was the best we had eaten in Myanmar by far.

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Relax and rejuvenate"

"Serenity and calm are the first things you experience as you enter this sprawling property right on the beach. The aesthetically landscaped gardens to the large and well-designed spaces inside, evoke a sense of vastness and freedom. Neeleshwar Hermitage is the perfect place to head to if you want an unhurried holiday. It gives you enough and more opportunities and amenities to help you unwind and relax. The cottages themselves are very well designed and appointed. The classy and restrained luxury can be experienced and enjoyed with the sounds of the sea as the perfect accompaniment. The large and open to sky bath area and a beautiful sit-out with some awesome sunset views make for a perfect package. The huge infinity pool overlooking the Arabian sea is another gem in this property. You can choose to take long walks on the beach or get a relaxing massage at their award winning spa. The food at Neeleshwar Hermitage is a big, big plus! Fantastic authentic Kerala fare is on offer with the chef ensuring that any request of yours is taken care of and what comes to the table is the freshest and tastiest of dishes which will leave you smiling. Shashi and his team leave no stone unturned to ensure that both you and your tummy are always happy. Thanks very much! The resort also organizes small day trips to local attractions and activities. There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy interesting curios and clothes. The entire management and staff of Neeleshwar Hermitage should be proud of the excellent job that they are doing to ensure every guest is very well taken care of and pampered. Well done, Jayan and your entire team! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and will definitely not hesitate to recommend this to others and to come back again ourselves...hopefully soon!"

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Silently Beautiful"

"Where to start?? I was very happy and fulfilled with my stay at Neeleshwar Hermitage. A 2.5 hour drive from Mangalore airport. They organize pick up for you offering a cold ice towel which is much needed after few hours of flight. Also, there is fresh fruit in the car to help you get through the drive. Staff: The staff is what impressed me the most about Neeleshwar Hermitage. The service staff are insanely courteous and sincerely caring about providing the utmost in hospitality. Chef Anish and Chef Deepak prepare wonderful dishes that are full flavored with local spices bringing the taste of India directly to your senses. The fact that I want to name every single department and staff member who left an impression on me should illustrate how amazing I thought the service at Neeleshwar was. Why I recommend you go: -The place has a weird way of making you forget yourself and focus on everything around you making you wonder all sorts of things. -It's beautiful. Beach tables where you're eating deliciously seasoned fresh fish listening to the sounds of the Arabian Sea taking small glances up at the sky to view the stars. -Mediation and yoga are classical bringing you back to a simpler frame of mind. It's like Mr. Anil takes the beauty of the resort and channels it within you. -Ayurveda aims to balance your mind, body, and soul. They don't only sell it, Neeleshwar Hermitage embodies it. There is direct communication between the restaurant, the spa, the mediation and yoga instructor, and the management of the hotel. This is to ensure that all aspects of you are getting the best for your mind, body, and soul. This communication made you feel that the whole place had your best interests at heart. -Ranipuram Trek. Went to the highest point 1050m above sea level and it was stunning. A moderately difficult climb but well worth it. Not for the lazy. -Some of the freshest fruit you'll ever have. I drank a fresh glass of orange juice and couldn't believe how sweet it was. -They literally climb the trees to get you coconut water. Can't get better or fresher than that !! -STAFF once again was amazing! Overall, the place is great. It all depends though on what you're looking for. There are things to do but ultimately it's just a place to getaway from the world and focus on yourself. And they do everything they can so you don't have to worry about anything but you."

Tugu Bali: "Restaurant Bale Puputan"

We were looking for a romantic setting for a special meal for our final night in Canggu. We dined at the Bale Puputan restaurant and enjoyed a wonderful rice table served by Sri. Sri looked after us the whole evening and made our experience special. We had a guided tour to their own private beach area and al fresco dining area.

Hotel Tugu Bali: "Culture and spirit in a Balinese paradise"

I stayed in the Garden suite which has a private pool and open air bathroom, along with a private garden and Koi pond...it was one of the most luxurious and lovely hotel stays of my life! Every detail was carefully crafted for my arrival. It was my birthday the day I arrived, and the staff had prepared a special cake and flower arrangement for me in my room. Not to mention that every night there was a simple yet beautiful Balinese offering of frangipani flowers with woven palm leaves and a poem on my bed. The private pool with swing was so enjoyable after a nice day at the beach, and the bathroom with private spa tub was almost like being in a private spa. The breakfast was delicious, the hotel surroundings itself beautiful and serene. Next door you have the beach and several restaurants and boutiques and massage places, and it is still removed from the craziness of Kuta and Seminyak. Will definitely return!

Inle Princess Resort: "A “must” stay here"

Superb Hotel with a unique approach by boat with the very unique rowing style to get you there! Simply beautiful location and fab rooms. We stayed in a lake house which I really can't fault. It has a rustic charm but with all the extras that you expect in a 5 star hotel. The outside shower is a nice touch and really good! the whole resort is beautifully maintained and we would have like to have stayed a while longer. There is only one restaurant but it does have an extensive menu and the food is good. if there is any criticism, the dining room lacks a little atmosphere but really not a significant point and would not deter me from returning. Also fab spa! We didn't use the pool but that too looked wonderful. maybe next time!

Nam Bo Boutique Hotel: "Simple hotel with excellent service"

This is a small hotel of 7 rooms overlooking the Mekong river. Our suite had 3 rooms all comfortable and well kept. There is no pool. The hotel restaurant is on the top floor and has spectacular views across the Mekong Delta. What sets this hotel apart though is the excellent staff who clearly enjoy having you as a guest.

Rachamankha: "The best place to stay in Chiangmai"

"This must be my 8 or 9th visit to rachamnkha. It is such a great place to stay. The manager, Paul, is without doubt one of the best hoteliers I have ever met. And the praise doesn't stop with him. The staff are 2nd to none. The rooms are excellent, and the garden setting that the hotel is situated in is an oasis in the city. The breakfast is the best I have ever encountered in many years of travelling, and the lunch and dinner do not disappoint. If you are staying in Chang Mai, stay here. If you are not staying in Chiang Mai , then change your plans and stay here. It's worth the trip. Without doubt, and pound for pound, is the best place you will ever stay in Thailand. "

INLE PRINCESS RESORT: "Outstanding – Beautiful, Atmospheric with Fantastic Service"

"Visiting Lake Inle is a unique experience, and this experience is doubly enhanced by staying at this splendid hotel. The approach itself is breathtaking, sitting on a boat being rowed by the boatman in the quaint one legged fashion peculiar to the region, you suddenly glimpse a vision in old teak rising out of the lake. The chalets are on stilts and the chalets we had were lake facing with simply incredible views. The rooms are beautifully furnished, a vision in old teak with old Burmese lacquer artifacts strewn about. The bathrooms were again fabulous, with a cosy outside shower. It was certainly pure luxury with splendid service in the middle of this area of outstanding beauty. The food was superb, we ate at the hotel's fine dining restaurant on both the nights we were there. Sitting out on the open terrace overlooking the water and sampling topnotch Burmese cuisine is an other wordly experience.The breakfast was also excellent. All of this was topped by the outstanding and sensitive service. When leaving the hotel plied us with little gifts of local handicrafts. I can't recommend this place highly enough. "