Guest Reviews

Glenburn Tea Estate: "Amazing Location"

"We stayed in 'the bungalow' which was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable with the added bonus of wonderful scenery. The food and service in our own delightful dining room in front of a roaring log fire was perfect. The only major downside is the TERRIBLE access to Glenburn. I live in the country down an unmade up track and have a 4 X 4 to cope with our own tracks and lanes however, the 10 kilometre track that takes an hour each way (I was highly amused to see another review claiming it takes 30 minutes, this would only be possible if they flew!) to Glenburn is worse than 'challenging', it can only be likened to a steep dried up ancient river bed! My husband and I both suffer with arthritis and this journey very nearly killed us off. Such a pity as otherwise everything else was perfect!"

Heritage Suites: "Really lovely"

"A fabulous boutique hotel with one of the nicest rooms/suites I have ever stayed in. The service was so friendly and yet not ingratiating. The pool setting was shaded by beautiful foliage. Food was really nice. Our whole stay was delightful."

The Cabochon Hotel and Residence: "Essential to enjoying Bangkok"

"Firstly i want to say that if you are hesitating booking the hotel - just do it you wont regret it. the experience of staying at the cabochon was incredible from start to finish. I am a designer so the quirky, well curated and amazing decor is what pulled me towards the hotel in the first place. once arriving we were kindly greeted with fresh coconuts as our room was prepared. every single detail of this hotel is intoxicating, rich, full of love and history and the staff and management are perfection. my husband and i got the room with a tub and balcony and it was a perfect sanctuary in the heart of a bustling, busy caotic city. it allowed us to be enomored with some of the finer details of the city, and feel at home. beds are super comfy, food at the restaurant is amazing, reasonably priced and the breakfast is beautifully presented and delicious. rooftop pool is so perfectly situated, to cool down after city exploration and enjoy the metropolitan view. i have not one negative thing to say about this establishment - it is exactly how all boutique hotels should be done. we enjoyed out stay so much that we booked it for our return back to Canada ( we had one day left in Bangkok before heading home) we couldn't have imagined staying anywhere else"

Mathis Retreat: "Nice stay, good pool and friendly staf"

We stayed a total of 8 nights in Mathis retreat, locally known as Kenanga. We booked a room/bungalow that was a bit more luxury. It was a very nicely decorated and spacious room with a good bed. The breakfast was nice, especially the baker's selection (croissant, pain au chocolat and toast), but after 8 nights we would have liked to have a bit more choices, especially some healthy options. We had a lunch in the restaurant and it was really nice. The pool is very good, overlooking the rice fields. The last day our flight was in the evening and the manager offered us a late check out for free! Staff is very friendly. They offer a free shuttle to Ubud centre, but we preferred a scooter, which was a bit quicker.

Les Maisons d’Itac: "Worth The Effort"

"I considered whether to score 4 or 5 for a couple of days and despite a couple of criticisms decided it was worthy of a 5 rating. First things first - it is unsignposted and extremely difficult to find. Even locals seem unaware of it and unable to help with directions. The Manager, Bryan, explained that they try and keep it exclusive. I think they are taking this exclusivity too far. There were only two of the beautiful chalets occupied during our stay. This place deserves to be fully booked every day of every week. One nagging question I was left with was whether the (French?) owners wanted to sacrifice custom for this quiet exclusivity or if it was really Bryan who didn't want the place busy! But lets look at the accomodation. Stunning and superb. It was so relaxing. Each chalet / villa had a good-sized private pool with views to die for. The resort would be ideal for two or more familes to get away and spend a great time together. Dinner was effectively take it or leave it with only two choices, however it tasted wonderful. I will definitely go back for a long weekend when I get the chance. Loved the place."

Rachamankha: "A tranquil haven and touch of paradise"

We stayed five nights in this beautiful hotel. It is a haven of peace in the busy city of Chiang Mai. The restaurant (Courtyard under the stars) is perfect with excellent food, perfect service and evening Thai musicians. Rooms are traditional with all mod cons. Public areas are charming and the pool perfect. Most areas of the old city are within gentle walking distance 10 - 45 minutes). All staff are most helpful. We found this hotel to be a touch of paradise.

Hotel Tugu Lombok: "Exceptional, stunning paradise"

A beautiful hotel. Friendly, welcoming staff where nothing was to much trouble. Excellent location with in easy reach of the Gili islands either by private boat or a quick drive to Bangsal harbour. Fantastic facilities. A real paradise. A definite must! Just wonderful

SEEDS Restaurant & Lounge: "A sanctuary of Yangon"

If you seek a retreat from the hustles of busy Yangon, Seeds is definitely the place you have to go to. Not only the unique ambience and very friendly & professional staff convinces every visitor, it's the heart that Luzia and Felix invest into every single detail. The chef's creations are beyond wonderful in taste and decoration, Felix's truffle ravioli another heart melting surprise. Don't miss it and enjoy your meal :-)

Locavore: "Amazing service and the Highlight of our trip to Bali"

"Right before our trip to Bali, we looked up the best restaurants in Asia and found Locavore, without knowing what to expect. Well, it was better than what we expected. The service, the staff and the chef's team paid attention to every single little details of our experience and our food. We sat up front by the ""pass"" and had the view of how hard the chefs and the team worked on each of our dishes. We received 6 extra appetizers before our main meals, which the chef explained to us that he wanted his guests to get something that they did not even expect. We were so happy with our experience in Locavore. We hope the restaurant will continue to grow and create. We also look forward to coming back in the near future to taste something new, creative and exciting."

Satri House: "Attention to Detail"

"The Satri House setting is welcoming, elegant, and most comfortable. The quality of all offerings (lovely grounds and statuary, water features, open-air restaurant, and rooms) is evident at first glance. The staff present a sincere attitude of kindness and concern to guests and strive to fulfill any possible requests. Be sure to ask to use the free bikes for a special view of Luang Prabang. Room Tip: We made no requests for a special room and were quite pleased with the hotel's choice for us."