Guest Reviews

Muang La Resort: "Fantastic stay"

"Stayed here with my wife and daughter for two nights. Stayed in two amazing rooms overlooking the river. Really couldn't get any closer to the river without being in it. Magical setting. Had a great welcome by the manager. Soaked in the hot spring filled hot tubs. These were perfect during this cooler time of year. Had great food...nice multi course asianfusion style dinner with great bottle of Pinot noir. Breakfast was good but suggest adding some crepes or pancakes as an option. Did a village and bush walk despite the rain and had a great time. Service here is excellent! Highly recommended!"

Tugu Malang: "Wonderful hotel!"

This was our favourite hotel in Java. Not only are the staff helpful and friendly and the food is wonderful, it is a museum. The 'exhibits' are in every room, including the room we stayed in. The collection is amazing. It was a very special experience. It is in an old Dutch colonial villa which has been built on to in order to house the owners collection. The room was large and comfortable, the bathroom quirky. I always appreciate the flowers and welcome drink. we can highly recommend this hotel and wish we had had the time to stay longer.

Tugu Lombok: "Exceeding Expectations"

"It was the third time for my wife and me to stay in Hotel Tugu Lombok... When you decide to repeat a stay in a hotel, for a long stay, there should be a deep reason behind... That is the case with Hotel Tugu Lombok... you will never get disappointed!. The location of this hotel is so privileged that you will discover gains from it, every day…starting at the very first moment of your arrival. When walking around for the first time, most likely you will think… Is this real?... how is it possible to have such an amazing place in a XXI Century Earth?...An Awesome Sunrise will wake you up every morning… just get up, walk few steps towards the beach… and seat down there for a unique experience…. And… you know?... that is every day during your stay!!.. and... waiting for a breathtaking Sunset.... magnificent!!. The staff is so efficient and kind that will prepare the breakfast for you somewhere, close to that place, if you like … up to you. You may also like to go swimming in those sea crystal waters, feeling God’s blessings!. After starting the day in that way… what else may I add?... Actually, many other experiences and magic moments… The staff is always caring of you, wherever you are. You do not feel they are doing so, however, you will feel like “the only guest”… I cannot explain how they do that, but every time I came to Tugu Lombok I received the same awareness and “interest”. What about the meals?... excellent, although it was very good during previous stays, we noted that this time “the kitchen” has even improved. It seems that the new team is renovating but keeping tradition and style, in both international and local choices. The place is so quiet and romantic that you may opt to stay, relaxing…walking along the beach…. and dreaming of the next time to come. The offer of the types of “Villas”, Suites… Bungalows… is so wide that it is up to you to explore those options. However, I suggest going for “Suite Sea View” (front line)…or, one of the 4 big Villas, if your budget gives you room. My favorite ones are Suite 107…101, and the 4 big Villas. When I stay in such a Paradise, I use to enjoy much more thinking that this is not going to be the only time to stay there…but, there will be more times to amaze in here. Enjoying the stay in the hotel or doing other activities, is up to you… the staff will arrange any excursions, sea activities, sailing…etc… just let your wishes to tell. Lombok is a wonderful island that has a lot of surprises to show. You have some drivers and cars, boats and guides available at the hotel. Anytime, easy and enjoyable!. Our experience in Hotel Tugu Lombok is “Exceeding Expectations”… for third time. The location is still well maintained, without hotels close to, the facilities are unique in the world, the staff is – as always – well trained and “wishing” you feel the only one guest… Only one more thing to say: As previous times… I leave for home, thinking of coming back!.. Thank you very much for all your attentions. Terima Kasih Banyak, Banyak!..."

Manda De Laos: "Beautiful in the evening"

We were lucky enough there was a table for two. Food was good and the atmosphere was super strong with the beautiful pond and flowers at the centre. Also the staff were on point and took good care of us!

Manda De Laos: "The most beautiful place in all of Luang Prabang to dine!"

We were simply blown away by the setting of this restaurant. You walk in thinking it's just a nice place and then the amazement begins. The dining is alongside many ponds that create a setting of relaxation and wonder. The teens even enjoyed exploring on the paths over the water which were candle lit. The food and service were very good. I wouldn't say every dish was the best, but overall, our party was happy with their food and the waiters were so kind and willing to help, even our fussy eater. What a fun night out with family and friends.

Mume: "Food is very delicious! I will visit again!"

Currently ranked #43 on the Asia Top 50 Restaurants, food at Mume is very delicious. The menu is ala carte, and the selections are short and easy to decide. The cooking is European-Asian fusion. Using a combination of Taiwanese ingredients and Nordic influences to deliver a modern, light cuisine. All the dishes I ordered were very good. I wish to order more, but I had a big lunch and dinner at Mume was early at 6pm. Great service. Will visit again. The restaurant is small. Please make reservation ahead.

David’s Kitchen: "Wonderful birthday meal – amazing atmosphere and phenomenal food"

We had such a great evening at David's Kitchen last night. From the moment we walked in, the staff were so welcoming and friendly. They had decorated the table and left a card for me as we were celebrating my birthday. David, himself came and had a lovely chat with us, sharing a few of his stories. We noticed he made the effort to go around to most of the tables, making sure everyone was having a good evening! He gave us dinner and wine recommendations for our meal which we followed, and were not disappointed. My boyfriend had the pumpkin soup and the beef cheek. I had the spicy fish salad and the chicken breast with mushroom sauce. Both were delicious. I asked for extra sauce with my chicken, and the lovely waitress brought me out some and then brought me an extra helping without me asking for it, as she didn't want me to run out. They sang happy birthday whilst one of the gents played guitar and they gave me a little bunch of roses, which although slightly embarrassing was a really nice gesture. They went above and beyond to make us feel really special and we enjoyed every minute. It is a definitely one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Thailand and as such is more expensive than usual Thailand prices, but we are used to London prices and had we had this same meal back home we would have likely paid 4x the price and wouldn't have minded doing so. Thank you to the whole team it was a fantastic night that we won't forget in a hurry.

Villa Song Saigon: "We saved the best till last"

"This was superb! Had a lovely suite (206) and the lay out was very impressive. Mini bar items were complimentary and there was an Apple TV supplementing the normal TV. We booked dinner for 8:00pm and were a little perturbed with the number of noisy children in the restaurant. The Executive Chef, Kevin Marchetti, stopped by to welcome us and wondered if we would be happier dining outside. We hesitated as we were nervous of insects as we would be sitting next to the riverside and he suggested we spray ourselves with insect repellant which he produced quite promptly. We accepted his suggestion and were very pleased that we did. The Menu came on an iPad and there was a photo of every choice which was very helpful and not tacky like some places we have eaten at. The meal was superb and it was a pleasant evening to be sitting outside. And no bites! The next day we took advantage of the boat shuttle into Saigon which was prompt and a pleasant experience. There was a wedding scheduled on our last day and it was laid out really nicely. As we were leaving, the Hotel were very accommodating and found comfy chairs where we could wait for our pick up taking us to the Airport. All in all, a superb experience."

Slow Villas and Spa: "Heaven in Gili"

"It's difficult to describe... it was amazing! Kind staff who pampered me throughout my stay! They are always ready to help and offer additional information when asked. Slow villas is beautiful, breakfast was delicious and the spa treatments were great! I was delighted to have had this experience at Slow villas! Thank you so much! I hope to come back in the future!"

Glenburn Tea Estate: "Dreamlike"

"Enchanting - beyond excellent. Wonderful staff and food; special thanks to George Ranjan and Luna. Only slight disappointment was that the mountains were obscured by mist for most of the time, unusually for November."