Guest Reviews

GLENBURN TEA ESTATE: "An outstanding very special place to stay"

"This is probably one of the very best hotels we have stayed in anywhere. The location is magical (although be prepared for a very rough road to get there for about the last 40 minutes) and the ambience is particularly special. We could not have been better looked after by the staff who were attentive, efficient and friendly. Meals were quite superb, amongst the very best we had in India. William and Faye are excellent hosts and keep a watchful eye to make sure your stay is as enjoyable as possible. I recommend it very highly indeed. "

Maisons Wat Kor: "Charme"

Beautiful little hotel , zen and bucolic. Very clean simple . The staff very kind and helpful . Very quite in the middle of the vegetation. Rooms simple , authentic. I recommend this hotel . Must do the bamboo train good experience to understand what appended during the war for these people trying to escape

Slow Villas and Spa: "Awesome boutique villa"

We had a great time, 4 nights, centrally located, rented bicycles. The villas are very "boutique" and attention given to small details, what we like about staying boutique. Lovely breakfast, nice tranquil atmosphere, coconut trees, private garden and pool. Good security, friendly atmosphere. Most certainly recommend to friends.

Satri House: "Fantastic hotel, wonderful location"

We loved everything about this place, from the welcoming, helpful staff to the beautifully decorated interior, to the tranquil setting, the relaxing bar, the clean and well serviced rooms, the delicious breakfasts, the appetizing snacks left in the room mid-afternoon - we didn't want to leave!

Talabgaon Castle: "Lovely secluded heritage hotel"

"Stayed for a night at the Talabgaon Castle with my husband. It was intended to be a night stop-over to break our road trip from Ranthambore to Delhi. But, to our surprise, it turned out to be so much more than comfortable beds and clean sheets. Although a little ways off the main highway (a few miles on a narrow village road), it was certainly worth the detour. A beautifully and functionally restored Rajasthani heritage property, the Talabgaon castle has comfortable and well appointed rooms and bathrooms. Large gardens with intimate seating areas (and, the main garden/lawn has a resident emu.....along with a few peacocks passing through), a nice swimming pool with ample sunbeds and a seating area, and a restaurant, offering both indoor and al fresco courtyard dining. Dinner was good with plenty of variety on the menu. The only two letdowns were the very limited choice and and taste of breakfast, and the TV (it was a small box TV with no channels). But, given the location and alternative ways to spend our time, we did not really miss the TV too much. And, are happy to give this property a 5 star rating and a recommendation of ""do visit""."

Sea Dance Resort: "Awesome holiday!"

"We we're a family of five staying in a two bedroom pool villa for 10 days in August. We had an awesome time at Seadance Resort. It is a secluded and tranquil place. We rented scooters for the time we were there thus could explore most of the island's beaches, waterfalls, restaurants etc with ease. That gave us the best of both worlds - busy days and coming to the serenity of Seadance in the evenings. Some days we just spent at the pool drinking awesome cocktails (passionfruit mojito was my favorite) and relaxing. Free piña colada ice lollies was a bonus. Friendly and helpful staff made our stay even more pleasant. Thank you especially to Faith, Helen and Poy for adding that more personal touch to your already awesome service as well. We will definitely return to Seadance resort in the future."

Tugu Lombok: "Exceeded all expectations"

I cannot rate this place more highly or thank the team enough for making our stay so perfect. Tugu Lombok has been sensitively designed in keeping with the island's heritage. The resulting effect is the combined pleasures of traditional style and modern luxury. It's location on Lombok's north west coast means it is well away from the main towns and villages (although you are only ever a taxi ride away from anywhere you want to go, and the team at Tugu Lombok can arrange transportation as required). There is excellent snorkeling to be had, and coral reefs less than 1/2 km offshore. Alternatively check out the nearby Gili Islands (approximately 20 minutes by boat) which has amazing coral reefs and under water gardens (we saw turtles, sea snake, and all manner of tropical fishes). During your stay be sure to check out the excellent activities on offer. Whether visiting the waterfalls or surfing or snorkeling around the Gili Islands, all our tours were exclusively designed and delivered for us: No groups or crowds, just personalised service and outstanding experience. The food at Tugu Lombok is produced to the highest standards, with attention to detail both in presentation and the ingredients that were used. There are traditional local dishes as well as a good selection of western style dishes to choose from, so something for everyone. The spacious rooms follow a similar theme with luxurious fabrics and furnishings combined in a traditional style, topped off with thoughtful details to delight you. The staff worked tirelessly to keep our room tidy, and would remake it up to 3 times each day without ever being seen. This focus on delivering outstanding customer experience runs throughout Tugu Lombok, from day trips and excursions, to restaurant and bar team, to reception and the management team who are always on hand to assist you, to the florists and room cleaners, to the drivers and tour guides, to the gardeners and everyone else in between. We wish to thank you all for making our stay do perfect. Tugu Lombok is a magnificent hotel. But the team and customer service ethos will exeed all your expectations.

Sandat Glamping Tents: "A unique experience"

"After spending five days at boutique resorts around Ubud, we decided to ""rough it"" a bit at Sandat Glamping Tents. We are so glad we did! The entire experience was one of the most enjoyable and unique stays of our trip. We stayed in one of the tents, which was beautifully constructed in both concept and execution. The tents are solidly built, and a lot of thought clearly went into all of the furnishing and design touches. The private pool overlooking the jungle makes you feel like you're swimming in the wilderness. The experience of spending the night separated from nature by only screens and canvas was a delightful change from staying in big hotels. But for those who prefer a bit more of a buffer from nature, they give you the option to seal off the screen sections at night, and even have air conditioning if it gets too hot. All of the staff were professional and very responsive. The amenities were far more than we expected from a glamping experience, with room service available in our tents, massage services (my wife claims it was the best massage she has ever had), and a restaurant serving lunch, dinner and a buffet breakfast. We wish we had stayed for longer, and definitely will the next time we're in Ubud. The only drawback I would mention is the location, which is well off the beaten path. Though it is still close to Ubud center, the roads to get there are narrow (even by Bali standards) and in terrible condition, such that cars have to crawl for most of the last section and back up if they meet any oncoming traffic. They do offer a free on-demand shuttle service, which is good because our cab driver had some trouble finding the place. We were content to spend most of our time luxuriating in our tent and our private pool, but if you plan on going into town frequently the drive could become a hassle."

The Island Lodge: "Lovely Place to stay"

"We stayed 2 nights at the Island Lodge during our tour of Cambodia and Vietnam, and my wife and I loved it. Away from the hustle and Bustle of HCMC , The Island Lodge is a peaceful oasis and I cant recommend them highly enough. We stayed in a Garden View room , the attention to detail all over the resort is exceptional, and the staff with a special mention to Aime'e are a delight nothing is too much trouble. So if you fancy a relaxing break while visiting some of the hectic cities of Vietnam , do yourselves a favour and check out the Island Lodge you wont be disappointed."

Le Passe-Temps: "A gem, timeless, perfect for a honeymoon"

The Pastime is our great discovery this year. Cozy, well located, with stunning views over the bay of Krabi, we were more than happy with my husband to a stage at Olivier and Kiet, the owners of Hobby, for a few days during our honeymoon. Their welcome was exemplary and friendly, the rooms are decorated with taste, the food is delicious and the proposed activities are varied, reasonably priced. The place is suitable also for great encounters with other travelers around an evening cocktail. In short, a little paradise that it was very difficult to leave! One thing is sure, if we go back to Thailand, we will not fail to iron home ..