4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Blissful luxury"

Review by: MelD075 | Source: Trip Advisor
"Have just spent 3 nights in this breathtakingly beautiful part of Cambodia and can't recommend this place highly enough. The setting is serene and absolutely beautiful, surrounded by a forest rich with birdlife and native animals. The floating tents are very nicely appointed and comfortable. Thid is how camping should be! What made the stay for me was the excellent service provided by professional and attentive staff. Nothing was too much trouble and the focus is very much on the visitor enjoying their stay. From the restaurant staff to the guides who took us on a day tour to the waterfall, the staff are friendly and more than happy to share information about this beautiful region and their culture. The food was amazing with a changing set menu and lots of a la carte options, utilising local fresh ingredients. A good range of wine, beer and spirits is also on offer. The concept of no tv, no telephones and no internet may be challenging for some however the opportunity to sit and watch river life and the natural environment is priceless. This was the highlight of my Cambodia trip and I can't recommend this experience highly enough"

Supanniga Eating Room: "Wonderful, informal and authentic Thai restaurant"

Review by: Eyekaytoo | Source: Trip Advisor
"Our business group descended on this lovely little Thai restaurant and made our way to our table on the second floor. Once again I preferred to leave the ordering of the food to my hosts whilst I got down to the drinking - a small but tasty chilled vodka martini. This place is apparently famous for crab dishes and I can certainly vouch for the Gaeng Crab Meat Bai Cha Plu - Surat Thani's colossal crab meat lumps and crab roe in spicy red curry with cha plu leaves. I also enjoyed dishes such as Mieng Yong - dried shreaded pork, peanuts, and sweet roasted coconut wrapped in cha plu leaves, Pu Jah - blended crab meat and pork, seasoned and steamed inside crab shells and Choo Chi Pla Nue Aon - chunky Nue Aon fish meat, deep-fried and dry-sautéed with Thai sweet & spicy curry. For dessert I couldn't resist the sweet, juicy mango and sticky rice. Delicious! Service was incredibly discreet. I hardly noticed it as the staff brought us new delicacies to try. This was a truly lovely experience. You need to try it out!"

Noel Rodrigo’s Leopard Safaris: "Outstanding service, Incredible experience"

Review by: Deeelai | Source: Trip Advisor
"Having heard so much about the safari of Sri Lanka, Yala National Park was the highlight of our trip and I am so glad we chose to do it with Noel Rodrigo's Leopard Safari. Dhanu and his brilliant team was nothing but exceptional in their service. The passion they had was remarkable and hospitality they gave was incredible. Having only 2D1N, Dhanu did his best to show us as many animals and as much of the park as possible. His knowledge of everything was really admirable and he has amazing eyesight! He could easily spot a tiny bird/animal just by driving past. Something that I was struggling with even with my binoculars. We were really really lucky having able to spot leopards on both our drives and an elephant as well who crossed right in front of us. Besides the good drives and good service, the food provided was amazingly delicious. Authentic Sri Lankan food, eaten the right authentic way. The tents and toilets were also way above my expectation of ""camping in the wild"". Definitely couldn't have asked for a better safari experience than the one Dhanu and his team gave us."

Maison Polanka: "Of excellence and sincerity"

Review by: Ingrid1405 | Source: Trip Advisor
A place to renew your mind, body and soul. The team at Maison Polanka have taken hospitality to the level of perfection. This place showcases excellence in every aspect. Above all, the team at Maison Polanka exude sincere warmth, friendliness and passion for what they do. Thank you "Team Maison Polanka!"

Tugu Bali: "Hidden gem in Canggu"

Review by: Shawn W | Source: Trip Advisor
Hotel Tugu is a magical place, with an amazing location and fantastic decor / atmosphere. This is the perfect place for couples looking for a few days of quiet and calm. We enjoyed a moonlit dinner at Tugu's beachfront garden and also had a fun cooking class with Daisy! Highly recommend making Tugu a part of your Bali trip!

Slow Villas and Spa: "Heaven in Gili"

Review by: jvilla2016 | Source: Trip Advisor
"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!"

Rachamankha: "Quiet and peaceful oasis in Chiang Mai"

Review by: Tami S | Source: Trip Advisor
This hotel was incredible. It was so peaceful and quaint and the greenery was beautiful. It was in a perfect location. The rooms were beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. The staff was very helpful and friendly and were always checking to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible. We spent New Years with them and had a great party!! I would highly recommend this hotel and location.

Reverie Siam: "Perfect Getaway"

Review by: rich_betsy | Source: Trip Advisor
Chose this hotel based on tripadvisor and was very pleased. It is truly a quiet, restful, peaceful place next to the Pai River and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Pai. The villa room was spacious and very quiet, with a huge bathroom and jacuzzi tub. The restaurant is the best in town--regardless of what you may see on tripadvisor! We ate all our evening meals but one on a 4-night stay and were happy with all of them. The made-to-order breakfasts were more than we could eat and very tasty. The only problem we had was with the internet on the last day which seemed to block most of the websites we use, including Fox News!

MesaStila: "Amazing Place !"

Review by: Muhamadian R | Source: Trip Advisor
"I was hesitant as the location is rather far from our base of stay in Yogya but saw the review and decided to try it. I was so glad I did, it’s such as unique and amazing place. Nestled in the middle if coffee plantation and surrounded by 8 mountains. In the morning we walked around the surrounding villages and feel so peaceful, the people are extraordinarily friendly and we feel at home. It’s not cheap at all but the stay was well worth it, I wished I stayed more than 1 night. Will return and stay longer God willing. Uploaded pictures that will say more words than I could write."

Heritage Suites Hotel: "Very good hotel and service"

Review by: Thamrong Luang M | Source: Trip Advisor
"We were very impressed with the classic Mercedes at moment we walked out of the airport. It was a true classic experience right from the beginning. Very good service and friendly staff at the hotel. Lobby was quite unique. Love the variety of breakfast. Very very good experience. Appreciate the late check out too. "
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