Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Beautiful retreat, great staff, fabulous food!"

Review by: katyanne26 | Source: Trip Advisor
The Hermitage is that rare perfect mix of relaxation & activities . The spa is second to none, but also be sure to do the free yoga each morning at 8am- and book a package to include meditation and extra yoga if you can. Go to the temple trip one evening and also the plantation walk.

tugu bali: "Secret pearl"

Review by: Jelle H | Source: tripadvisor.com
"It was the second time in 3 years that we stayed in this lovely boutique hotel. The dedicated staff takes 24 hrs. care about you and you are not a ""number"" in this hotel. The food served is delicious and the atmosphere is relaxed. We will absolutely come back in this ""secret pearl"" when we will visit Bali again."

Reverie Siam Pai: "A very special hotel restaurant"

Review by: Jane R | Source: Trip Advisor
"We had been unable to secure rooms at the hotel so decided to go for dinner. Im so glad we did. We started with the speciality cocktails and then tried the tapas style menu. The menu is not exclusively Thai cuisine but the food was astounding. The ambience of the restaurant and the service provided by the maitre'd was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble."

Maison Polanka: "Luxury and pracefulness"

Review by: Gayanb | Source: Trip Advisor
My wife and I visited in March and stayed in the separate room beside the dining and pool area. The service was excellent, as were the facilities. The staff were always helpful and we always felt we were returning to a luxurious retreat every time we came back from a day of temples and walking in the heat. We would happily stay again.

Yandabo Home: "Paradise on Irrawady"

Review by: Chris-sim69 | Source: Trip Advisor
Magnifique hôtel au bord de l'Irrawady, dépaysement total, cadre idyllique, chambre et salle de bain spacieuses et luxueuses, terrasses en surplomb du fleuve, personnel charmant, disponible et souriant, restauration très agréable. alentours pittoresques. Bref, un lieu à ne pas rater entre Mandalay et Bagan.

Tugu Bali: "Cooking class at Hotel Tugu in Canggu"

Review by: Deja K | Source: Trip Advisor
Best cooking class in Canggu! Good value for an excellent experience. I'm actually writing this review on behalf of my parents, who took a private cooking class (but were not guests at the hotel). The hospitality, beautiful setting, instruction and food were all outstanding. They learned the traditional preparation of three Javanese dishes from natural fresh ingredients down to every detail, like making milk from coconut meat. They made beautiful pictures and brought home the leftover food (which we all enjoyed) and the recipes.

Talabgaon Castle: "To Check for my upcoming clients"

Review by: IncrediblerealindiaT | Source: Trip Advisor
"Recently I visited this beautiful tranquil place to check for my clients as a new off-beat place to keep in itinerary or not. It is good quite place for long stays, have beautiful pool, good service, very good food, rooms are clean and nice. A beautiful village, to have walk on village street and evening tea in the town with villagers gossip centre could be the highlight of your trip to this village. Love to go again someday...!!! Raju India Incredible Real India Tours"

Maison Polanka: "Refined, authentic, peaceful boutique hotel"

Review by: mlechaczynski | Source: Trip Advisor
"Amazing stay at Maison Polanka. You step into a luxurious garden and a heaven of tranquility here. Everything is done to make you feel welcome; from the unpretentious French owners and their insights on the local life to the kind and attentive staff. The room (actually a fully detached house with a private outdoor living room) is decorated with incredible style. The food is worthy of any great restaurant in town. They helped us book experienced guides to visit the temples and had a Tuk tuk on stand-by for all our trips. A must stay place to visit the area! Stayed April 2017, traveled with family"

Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: "Hauntingly beautiful"

Review by: merryanneh | Source: Trip Advisor
"Staying at the Blue Mansion was an experience in itself! One of the highlights of our time in Penang! This courtyard house is exquisite beyond words, from the lobby to its inner courtyards. Calm and quiet, we were immediately transported to another century. Guests can join any of the daily tours for free. The guides were fantastic in explaining the history of Cheong Fatt Tze, the man and the house. There are small displays that remain open throughout the day that guests can browse at leisure. The mansion is bright and open in during the day. And turns mysterious and haunting at night with its glowing red lanterns. One of the most romantic places we've ever stayed. Breakfast was simple and elegant, with a la carte options as well. We had dinner at the restaurant which was good but not particularly memorable. Everyday, the staff will bring some small desserts for afternoon tea (always different and carefully created!). The location is also very central. Right next to a large covered open air food market with every type of cuisine imaginable (and very cheap). The hotel also provides bikes for rent for free but bikes are not all well maintained. We will never forget our stay at the Blue Mansion and if we return to Penang, we will not stay anywhere else."

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Prestine and Serene"

Review by: vanezky | Source: Trip Advisor
One may never fully appreciate the beauty and calm splendor of nature until you have been to one. And 4 rivers floating resort definitely is one such place nestled in nature. Staff and tour guides are friendly and always attentive. Food offerings are a mix of local and international delicacies, almost surely to please even the most discriminate of palates. Overall experience is unique and serenely magical! Can't wait to be back.
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