Guest Reviews

Bali Jiwa Villa: "Amazing Experience"

"Wow !! From the minute you arrive at a little carved wooden door set in the middle of a rice field you realise this is like no where else. We rented the two Villas here so had the whole place to ourselves total privacy, peace and seclusion. The Villas and Lounge/Dining area are beautifully constructed and furnished to blend into the landscape lovely comfy beds, large bathrooms plus outdoor bath and shower. Each area has a collection of books about Indonesia lovely local carvings and traditional furniture make you feel like you are staying in someone's home the attention to detail is fantastic. And now the Staff !! You have your own Staff team who look after your every need cooking and serving beautiful Indonesian. There is a small choice at Breakfast and lunch and a lovely home cooked Indonesian Feast in the Evening. This was an unforgettable Balinese experience - hope to return one day. "

The Village House: "Gorgeous Boutique Hotel"

This is the perfect place to unwind for a few days. It's an easy 40 min drive from Kuching, and it's incredibly relaxing and peaceful. It's a simple hotel but a lot of care and love has gone into its set up and decoration, and it was full of beautiful artwork from local artists. The rooms were lovely (we stayed in the Raj room), the food was delicious and the service wonderful and attentive. 

Cuca: "Sharing food was a good idea"

We went to Cuca last week and absolutely will come back again. The portion for sharing with friends was a good idea so we could try some of recommended menu.

Maison Polanka: "family trip"

We absolutely loved Maison Polanka, The atmosphere there is so peaceful and pampered without being ostentatious. The staff is kind, and attentive. We rented the entire hotel for our family. They helped us with everything including two day tour of the temples, shopping, onsite massage, dinners, lovely cocktail hours at the pool. One of the best places we have ever stayed. Everyone loved it from teenagers to grandparents. A true paradise.

Tugu Malang: "Magic!"

Everything is excellent: staff, the restaurant (great menu) , rooms, afternoon tea, the decors, ... The staff will give you all sort of info and great advice. Don't forget to visit the Bakery next door: Roti Tugu. Highly recommended! One tip: book your table for dinner.

Tugu Malang: "Tempo Doeloe in East Java"

"A great hotel to experience Java in its true character and beauty. The hotel is right in the centre of Malang and the staff will do anything to make your stay a great one. Their English is very good, the food is amazing (wide choice available incl traditional Indonesian and western) and the decor of the hotel is stunning, a must see and hard to describe, just check out the photos and you will see. We stayed for the weekend with two young children and just chilled out in the room, spa, pool and with an occasional stroll to the nearby bird market. Stayed January 2017, traveled with family"

Satri House: "Why weren’t we warned"

"We stayed here specifically to have some R&R after a hectic week touring in Vietnam. The reviews specifically state that this is a quiet retreat full of peace and tranquility. We were aware that we were visiting at the time of New Year celebrations - indeed we thoroughly enjoyed the carnival atmosphere in the town. However we were dismayed to find that our ""quiet"" retreat at Satri House was some 100 metres from a large festival site pumping out very loud house / dance music (noise) all afternoon to at least 19.30. This continued for every day of our stay which ruined our intended relaxation before our move onto Cambodia. Our complaint to the Manager fell on deaf ears and no compensation was offered which we find unacceptable. Such a shame as the Satri House has much to commend it. Front of house reception were excellent as were the rooms and the food. However there is much room for improvement / training required for the dining staff! We would suggest anyone wanting to stay over New Year or at any other times when the site is in use think very carefully before committing to stay here."

Villa Song Saigon: "A serene and lovely start to our holiday"

"We spent 3 nights at the beginning of our stay here. Its been said before but this place really does treat you like royalty. We arrived, tired and sticky from two very long flights, and were checked in quickly while sipping cold watermelon juice. Our luggage was whisked upstairs then so were we. We had a lovely large room with a veranda and a view of the Mekong. The first afternoon was spent by the pool, and we even had impeccable service there! We had breakfast included, and could eat as much as we wanted from the menu. They have an excellent selection of both western and Vietnamese breakfasts, so we sampled several during our stay. All delicious. We also appreciated the cocktail happy hour, as well as the free mini bar in the room. It was warm enough during our stay to eat and drink outside, but I noticed an interior dining space if required. The best thing is the boat shuttle service, which handily drops you down town and picks you up, all with no charge. This is an excellent feature as the hotel is a bit out of the main city area. The room was large, clean, and roomy, and the bathroom was well stocked with toiletries and towels. The staff were all lovely, and we even had the manager checking we were happy at one point. It really seemed nothing was too much trouble. It was lovely to just relax without worrying about anything. Highly recommended! Stayed February 2017, traveled with friends"

David’s Kitchen: "Birthday Treat"

What a great find not far in a taxi just outside the old city. It was my birthday and we wanted to go somewhere special and were not disappointed . Amazing setting, great decor , great welcome , attentive but not over bearing staff and lovely to meet David . It is expensive but we all know you get what you pay for. At the end of our 2 month trip in Asia but if we comeback to Chiang Mai we will certainly be eating here again regardless of having a birthday. Attention to detail shines through here.

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "Leopard safari"

"A fabulous 2 nights, expert rangers Noel and Sajith, amazing leopards and bird life, wonderful camp. The Sri Lankan food was the best we had in our two weeks so we can highly recommend. Stayed in a basic double tent the first night Absolutely all you need but the AC double on our last night was a complete treat, beautifully hand made furniture. Will not forget the sounds of wildlife all around Jo and Damian Stayed February 2017, traveled as a couple"