Guest Reviews

KHWAN BEACH RESORT: "Transit in Heaven"

"We spent only one night for transit in Khwan Beach, we selected the resort due its advert being first Gallery resort in Thailand, we were curious and we enjoyed over much that short stay next to beach with a manicured and excellent staff service , breakfast included was super great served in the villa, amazing privacy and yet a nice overview of the Ocean (and koh Phangan Island ) 50 meters away. Sure we will come back n stay longer... congratulation for the wholeover amazing decoration "

THE SAMAR: "Idyllic oasis perfect recovery for Angkor wat visitors"

We visited Cambodia for the sole purpose of seeing the historic and amazing Angkor wat sites. Thankfully we chose a gem of a hotel in the Samar. This is the perfect hidden gem, it is an oasis of peace and tranquility, and a unique boutique hotel. The hotel is of a high standard, with friendly helpful staff who can arrange your trips and ensure your stay is excellent. The pool is quiet and essential to aid recovery from the heat and busyness of visiting popular historic sites. Food was excellent with prompt service when required to catch your transport for touring. Rooms were clean, comfortable, peaceful and unique making your stay special. This is definitely a luxury hotel where you are made to feel special with excellent service and standards. This is a perfect special place to stay and I would definitely recommend it and will definitely return.

KHWAN BEACH RESORT: "The fantastic place for anniversary “Khwanbeachresort Samui"

"Me and my husband had such a romantic time in khwan luxury villa! Everything was absolutely perfect. Beautiful decoration,the staff was so friendly and helpful .The villa are located in Maenam beach which is a perfect area for everything ,beautiful nature ,clean beach ,lots of coconut tree ,food and shopping .But we chose to spend all day by private pool,relax,massage in luxury house “Jungle villa” and all night I slept well in my husband arms Thanks Kwhanbeach and staff for giving us a fantastic anniversary. "

Tugu Bali: "Cooking lessons at Tugu Resort"

"We had an amazing experience at Hotel Tugu; from the initial welcome you could tell we were in for something special. The outdoor setting was immaculately prepared and the fresh ingredients inspired our appetites. Daisey and the chef were engaging and took the time to explain how to build the flavours in Indonesian food. We had our meal in a lovely private setting. After dessert we were treated for a private tour by Jenny, the manager of the resort, who took the time to explain the philosophy of the founder and the history of the resort's various artifacts. In summary Tugu Hotel in Bali is a combination of a 5 star resort and a museum with unique rooms/villas and the personal touch that you get at boutique hotels. Within a stone's throw from a great surfing beach and various other great locations in Canggu; Definitely one of the hidden gems in Bali. Stayed April 2017, traveled with friends"

VILLA SONG SAIGON: "Indulged myself"

"Travelling solo and arriving jet-lagged in Saigon, I wanted to indulge myself in a little luxury before my onward journey. Villa Song lived up to my expectations. I really enjoyed my Writer's Room - all dark wood, sparsely decorated but tasteful with a charming balcony. I slept so well that I have considered smuggling the bed back home with me! The staff were extraordinary...very helpful for this first time traveller to Vietnam. I enjoyed my a la carte breakfasts by the river, especially the fact that they were served all day. Just right for jet-lagged, lazy, old me. I have really enjoyed my three - night stay at the Villa Song. To be recommended, especially if you need a little peace and quiet, in elegant surroundings from the whirlwind that is Ho Chi Minh City. "

Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "Beautiful Hideaway"

The Blue Mansion is a beautiful place to at. We stayed there for two nights during our visit to Penang. Its close to George Town. It is a beautiful place with great facilities and awesome and friendly staff.

MesaStila: "Unique and absolutely magical place"

This place is very special, a collection of beautifully resorted traditional Java buildings, set in magnificent grounds, with the focal point being a grand, old Dutch plantation house. The staff are wonderfully welcoming and attend to your every need - you are truly pampered here. Meals were an absolute delight, all made with fresh, organic and locally-sourced ingredients. Our room was huge, beautiful and full of character - especially the amazing mosaic bathtub that could easily have fit three people! You will leave feeling blissfully calm and pampered. Very highly recommended and many thanks for a wonderful stay!

Rachamankha: "Breakfast, service, and spacious rooms"

"I had horrible allergies here, but I still think that this hotel deserves a 5 star rating. I loved the 3 course breakfast (probably too much food but prepared us for some long days!) Pool is huge and relaxing although we never saw any other guests in the water, and it closes early. A perk (for me) is that this hotel is designed for adults, and there's beautiful art everywhere. Housekeeping was always available, and the location is extremely close/walkable to shops, markets and Wats while maintaining a secluded feeling."

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "The place to ‘be"

My husband and I have just spent a week at Neeleshwar and had a VERY relaxing time. The accommodation is fab-u-lous (the bathroom being semi-outdoors with tropical planting - thank goodness for the fan as it felt much hotter out there than in our air conditioned room). We had an Ayurvedic massage each day. I could get used to having a daily massage! It was wonderful! Mr Jayan and his staff were very respectful and couldn't do enough for you. Credit must go to the designer of Neeleshwar Hermitage who has landscaped the resort impeccably, with great accommodation and exotic planting. There are lots of resident birds. Breakfast and lunch were taken at their beach cafe, and dinner in the restaurant. The food was fresh and flavoursome. We even had a traditional Keralan meal one evening which was served on a banana leaf and eaten with your hands. There is an infinity pool where you can order drinks and snacks. I loved the trip on the houseboat. If I'm ever lucky enough to return, I would like to spend a night (or two) on it.

NOEL RODRIGO’S LEOPARD SAFARIS: "Grrrreat"

"Went with our friends who had been three years ago and they couldn't get over how much the camp had improved. We were there for two nights and everything worked like clockwork. There is a learning curve relating to keeping the tent free of mozzies but that seemed to largely work. There is an outside flush toilet for each tent together with a separate shower room. You will need to let the staff know if you want a warm or cold shower and they will fill the container appropriately! Worked OK. The vehicles take 6 people together with driver and ranger and there is a cold box with beers, soft drinks and water. When we arrived, we had lunch and then headed off to the relevant section of Yala NP. On our return, shower, change, drinks and dinner. Early morning call at 4:15am and there's time for tea or coffee plus biscuit or fruit before heading off for the morning safari and then have breakfast/lunch on the return. We really enjoyed the safari experience. Very efficient with each element having been carefully considered and the process operated seamlessly. Other than not seeing a leopard (my wife did although she had the benefit of binoculars and Saj had informed her where to aim them!) we all had a great experience. Saj took us to the reservoir in Zone 5 and we had some fun at the fish feeding frenzy with simple biscuits! Our other guide was Praneeth and he, like Saj, was very knowledgable and interesting. Saj is multi talented — not only relating to wildlife and nature but photography and astronomy! The night we were there was when Jupiter was close to earth and Saj set up his BIG telephoto lens on his camera and took a picture which showed the four moons! Something I hadn't expected! "