The Apsara Rive Droite: "A gem in the jungle"

Review by: Nik A | Source: Trip Advisor
I don't usually write reviews but this is an exceptional one. A perfect & reasonable priced villa for a quick getaway and a relaxing laid back holiday...The manager, Mr Haan and the staffs are very hospitable and very dedicated to provide good service and assistance to ensure our stay is as comfortable and memorable one.Continental breakfast is excellent with fresh and warm croissants and good home made jam, and pretty table setting too...so lovely, ooh la la...All in all, we had a good time here and will come again soon...

INLE PRINCESS RESORT: "Wow! A magical place to stay"

Review by: heidi g | Source: tripadvisor.com
"This amazing lakeside hotel was my favourite hotel during our trip to Burma. The tranquil arrival by boat set the scene for a wonderful couple of nights stay. Hibiscus flowers decorated the bed and the towels in the bathroom. I loved the outdoor shower and nice to have the loungers to relax on to watch the sun set over the lake. The restaurant had a nice selection of Asian and European dishes and the wine list featured some local wines that were from a vineyard only a few miles away. A magical place to stay "

Glenburn Tea Estate: "Relaxing"

Review by: JAWSBE01 | Source: Trip Advisor
"This hotel is excellent, I will certainly return. From the pick up at the airport, tea on route and the well appointed rooms I really can't fault it, the views from anywhere in the hotel are breathtaking, the food, although limited in choice is excellent, if you like walking and enjoy peace and quite this would be a great choice, additionaly the tea plantation and working factory are a great visit. Room Tip: A room with walk in shower is a good choice"

Rahai’i Pangun: "A Major Highlight of my Borneo Adventure"

Review by: katblue | Source: Trip Advisor
"I went on a 4 day cruise up the Rungan River with Wow Borneo and had a wonderful time. The staff were outstanding, very warm, friendly, and knowledgeable. The food was really healthy and tasty. The boat itself was open, airy and comfortable & I loved sitting on the top deck watching life on the river. My very comfortable double room had a private BR and a small private deck as well as air con/fan to keep cool. It was totally worth the slurge! We were fortunate to see a good variety of orangutans on the various pre-release islands on the Rungan River. It was a real privilege to see these beautiful creatures fairly close up in a natural setting. I feel hopeful that most will be fully released into the wild. Like the reviewer before me suggested, I'd recommend you go soon. There were lots of gold dredges on the river banks & the sad reality is that these small operations use mercury to extract the gold which is released into the river poisoning everything downstream. It makes me sad because this is precious habitat for the local people and of course the orangutans."

Arumdalu: "A Treasure wrapped in natural beauty"

Review by: Mike S | Source: Trip Advisor
"My business partner and I were on our third trip to Belitung and wanted to travel down to the south side to experience the Arumdalu resort that we kept hearing about. We were greeted by Hendrik in the morning,their driver, who was prompt and very helpful in getting us down to the resort in just over an hour. My highlights of the trip was experiencing the Beach, Food, and Culture. The beach is expansive, white, and calming. The private cove allows you to truly relax and enjoy the cooler ocean breezes. You don't want to miss climbing the large granite rock on the right side of the beach to experience some great views, snap some selfies, and just be amazed at the beauty. The food was a gastronomical delight. We had the privilege of staying at the resort when the owners were present and Albert took special care in sharing with us the story of how they created each menu item, along with the specially crafted plates that are unique to each main dish. Finally, we enjoyed learning more about the culture...from hearing stories of how Belitong got it's name (Bali yang dipotong), seeing Batik be made, to the diverse flowers, fruits, and vegetables they are growing in the area. The rooms were well constructed and furnished charmingly. The plunge pool was refreshing and make sure you check out their short nature hike through the jungle on their property. The staff were always willing to help, but were never overbearing. We look forward to returning when the cultural village is up and running."

Mie Cafe: "Modern ideas paired with Cambodian Kitchen"

Review by: efcop | Source: Trip Advisor
A lovely setting in a Khmer style house. Sit outside and enjoy the dishes prepared by a chef with creativity. Very attentive and friendly staff.

The Cabochon Hotel: "Classic eclectic"

Review by: Bin Amer N | Source: Trip Advisor
"The furnishing and finish is exquisite. The surgical head lamps near the kitchen and classic England sink and toilet bowl are just some examples how the hotel endeavours to capture the past. The service from the hotel staff is the best out there. Limited number of rooms so you feel like you are the only guest here. Interesting breakfast layout where you can dine amongst the hotel lobby areas. Will definitely have fond memory of 45 sukhumvit road. Stayed April 2017, traveled with family"

Tugu Malang: "great hotel with delicious local food"

Review by: eripalgunadi | Source: Trip Advisor
"banyak orang bilang ini adalah hotel yang seram tetapi buat saya malah sebaliknya saya sangat nyaman dan menikmati tinggal 3 malam di hotel ini , tepatnya di kamar 208 hotel ini usianya memang sudah cukup tua berada di pusat kota malang , tepatnya di lingkaran dengan sebuah tugu, maka dari itu bernama hotel tugu. kalau tampak dari jalan hotel ini tertutup rimbun nya pohon-pohon besar suasana lobby dan lingkungan hotel banyak sekali barang-barang antik serta arca-arca lama, koleksi photo serta lukisan , yang paling favorit tentu saja lukisan Oei Hui Lan seorang perempuan kaya raya dengan rambut panjang nya saya senang sekedar membaca sejarah barang-barang ini,kebetulan saya memang pecinta sejarah. suasana kamar hotel juga bernuansa antik dan klasik, kamar saya menghadap kolam renang di bagian tengah. selalu sempatkan untuk sarapan atau memesan makanan local, masakannya sangat enak, saya memesan nasi Bu, pisang goreng bertabur gula merah nya lezat dan malam hari di jam 11 karena lapar saya sempat memesan sop buntut yang juga sangat enak. sempatkan juga sore hari ada kue kue kecil serta minuman jahe dan kopi di lantai 2 petugas disini cukup responsive dan terima kasih saya mendapatkan oleh-oleh sebungkus kopi hotel yang sangat baik, dan saya akan kembali menginap disini apabila saya ke malang."

Maison Polanka: "Fine Details"

Review by: jorgerub | Source: Trip Advisor
Excellent Service and details, the hotel is near the center and is and oasis , it is very personalized and they really make you feel special , food is really good and they take care of the guide and transportation

Maisons Wat Kor: "Beautiful hidden gem – perfect for a relaxing getaway"

Review by: Phootprints | Source: tripadvisor.com
Sadly we only stayed for one night, it is the perfect place to relax especially since it is a little out of town. The Cambodian style villas are cozy with a good range of amenities (just wish they provided some shampoo and shower gel in the bathrooms), the pool and pond areas are lovely with all the tropical plants and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the morning sitting on the deck overlooking the lotus flower pond and the afternoon swimming in the pool (surprisingly the water was cool despite the heat). The food in the restaurant was fresh and delicious. The server went out of his way to cut us fresh coconuts from the tree. Definitely a place to return to for another weekend getaway.
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