Tugu Bali: "Amazing service"

Review by: Arnaud F | Source: Trip Advisor
"We have chosen this hotel to start our 10 days Bali tour moving from West, to Ubud and ending by Candidasa. Fantastic boutique hotel, wooden construction and local spirit. Everything is warm and easy. In a private garden, you may choose pool house or ""Rejang Suite"" (such as we did). Food and service are just great. Our only one unhappiness was the environment, with a dirty beach (we'be been told that it is normal during this period). But what an amazing sunset !!! Some local shops (cloths and vegan restaurant) are only 15mn by walk or 2-5mn by scooter. We shall definitely return during our next trip. Enjoy "

Rachamankha: "A Quiet Oasis in a Bustling Town"

Review by: RayWilts | Source: Trip Advisor
This was a quiet oasis in a bustling town but still well positioned to see everything Chiang Mai has to offer. We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel and our room and bathroom was spotless and the bed very comfortable. We enjoyed excellent service from a very friendly and polite staff. The breakfast buffet is very good and they make a neat gin and tonic in the bar. The hotel laundry service was very efficient and cheap compared to hotels elsewhere in the world. If we visited Chiang Mai again we would definitely stay here again

Dewakan: "Super meal"

Review by: Ross C | Source: Trip Advisor
"We expected outstanding food and we definitely got it, service was exceptional too, setting very serene and all added to the overall experience, one of delight all round. We even spoke to the chef/owner at the end of the meal and he made the time to speak to us properly and in depth about his concept. This isn't a complaint in the slightest, but the price was so competitive I expected less than I got! For what we got I would have paid rm250 per head and considered it value for money, each dish and snack very well constructed. Looking forward to next visit"

Amata Lanna: "Tropical Oasis in Chiangmai"

Review by: Amanda N | Source: Trip Advisor
"It's easy to forget you're in a bustling city when staying at the Amata Lanna Chiangmai. We stayed here for three nights during our honeymoon in March and couldn't be more pleased with our choice. It's a beautiful, intimate property with a swimming pool (a necessity on hot days in Chiangmai!); an exceptionally warm and welcoming staff; and delicious, complimentary breakfast each morning. Be sure to try the mango sticky rice -- it's the best we had in Thailand! Wi-Fi is free and works very well at this hotel, too. Stayed March 2017, traveled as a couple"

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Relax and rejuvenate"

Review by: bharatsmurthy | Source: Trip Advisor
"Serenity and calm are the first things you experience as you enter this sprawling property right on the beach. The aesthetically landscaped gardens to the large and well-designed spaces inside, evoke a sense of vastness and freedom. Neeleshwar Hermitage is the perfect place to head to if you want an unhurried holiday. It gives you enough and more opportunities and amenities to help you unwind and relax. The cottages themselves are very well designed and appointed. The classy and restrained luxury can be experienced and enjoyed with the sounds of the sea as the perfect accompaniment. The large and open to sky bath area and a beautiful sit-out with some awesome sunset views make for a perfect package. The huge infinity pool overlooking the Arabian sea is another gem in this property. You can choose to take long walks on the beach or get a relaxing massage at their award winning spa. The food at Neeleshwar Hermitage is a big, big plus! Fantastic authentic Kerala fare is on offer with the chef ensuring that any request of yours is taken care of and what comes to the table is the freshest and tastiest of dishes which will leave you smiling. Shashi and his team leave no stone unturned to ensure that both you and your tummy are always happy. Thanks very much! The resort also organizes small day trips to local attractions and activities. There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy interesting curios and clothes. The entire management and staff of Neeleshwar Hermitage should be proud of the excellent job that they are doing to ensure every guest is very well taken care of and pampered. Well done, Jayan and your entire team! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and will definitely not hesitate to recommend this to others and to come back again ourselves...hopefully soon!"

Sandat Glamping Tents: "Perfect"

Review by: David M | Source: Trip Advisor
"We stayed for 3 nights during our honeymoon. The ‘tents’ are luxurious and the staff are amazing. Nothing is too much. They offer a free shuttle into Ubud which is very convenient. The shuttle to and from the airport is reasonably priced. I’d recommend for ease to use them as the vehicle is comfortable for the long drive. The declarations throughout the ‘resort’ are carefully thought and eclectic giving an almost grand feel. The food is lovely as are the drinks! For anyone coming to Ubud I’d recommend nowhere else."

Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge: "Best lodge in Pokhara… if not the whole of Nepal"

Review by: tylervanderveer | Source: Trip Advisor
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge was by far the best place we stayed in our month long trip to Nepal. Marcus was a fantastic host, and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay the best ever. The lodge itself is beautiful and the view will definitely make you want to outstay your visit!

Cuisine Wat Damnak: "my no 1 in Siem Reap"

Review by: HansM1959 | Source: Trip Advisor
Excellent food, excellent staff, nice owner who even walks up to the road to greet you there and walk you through the garden. Interesting fusion kitchen, nice but small wine list. Would go back there every day!

Inle Princess Resort: "Outstanding – Beautiful, Atmospheric with Fantastic Service"

Review by: GautamMajumdar | Source: Trip Advisor
"Visiting Lake Inle is a unique experience, and this experience is doubly enhanced by staying at this splendid hotel. The approach itself is breathtaking, sitting on a boat being rowed by the boatman in the quaint one legged fashion peculiar to the region, you suddenly glimpse a vision in old teak rising out of the lake. The chalets are on stilts and the chalets we had were lake facing with simply incredible views. The rooms are beautifully furnished, a vision in old teak with old Burmese lacquer artifacts strewn about. The bathrooms were again fabulous, with a cosy outside shower. It was certainly pure luxury with splendid service in the middle of this area of outstanding beauty. The food was superb, we ate at the hotel's fine dining restaurant on both the nights we were there. Sitting out on the open terrace overlooking the water and sampling topnotch Burmese cuisine is an other wordly experience.The breakfast was also excellent. All of this was topped by the outstanding and sensitive service. When leaving the hotel plied us with little gifts of local handicrafts. I can't recommend this place highly enough. "

Manda De Laos: "Romantic dinner by the pond"

Review by: BeenThereAlready_12 | Source: Trip Advisor
We stayed at Maison Dalabua (same property) and were lucky to get reservations the first night of our stay. Great food (Laotian with a French touch). Good cocktails and all at very moderate prices - maybe not for local standads (one can eat cheaper in town) but considering the quality of food very reasonably priced.
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