Guest Reviews

Sanak Retreat Bali: "Beautiful beautiful beautiful"

I don't know where to start but Sanak Retreat is super beautiful ! Do not expect party or night out nearby Sanak as this place is far from the usual tourist places but that's what make Sanak so special. A place for total relaxation. Very well designed, attention to detail in service and the design. Staff are very professional and super friendly. We eat there 3x a day as no restaurants nearby but we knew this and we love it. The view is amazing especially during sunset. They have beautiful spa and also offers some well tailored programmes (trekking, waterfalls trip and many others). I'm so happy and I'm booking again for my next visit this coming October :-) See you soon Sanak!

Villa Song Saigon: "We saved the best till last"

"This was superb! Had a lovely suite (206) and the lay out was very impressive. Mini bar items were complimentary and there was an Apple TV supplementing the normal TV. We booked dinner for 8:00pm and were a little perturbed with the number of noisy children in the restaurant. The Executive Chef, Kevin Marchetti, stopped by to welcome us and wondered if we would be happier dining outside. We hesitated as we were nervous of insects as we would be sitting next to the riverside and he suggested we spray ourselves with insect repellant which he produced quite promptly. We accepted his suggestion and were very pleased that we did. The Menu came on an iPad and there was a photo of every choice which was very helpful and not tacky like some places we have eaten at. The meal was superb and it was a pleasant evening to be sitting outside. And no bites! The next day we took advantage of the boat shuttle into Saigon which was prompt and a pleasant experience. There was a wedding scheduled on our last day and it was laid out really nicely. As we were leaving, the Hotel were very accommodating and found comfy chairs where we could wait for our pick up taking us to the Airport. All in all, a superb experience."

Rachamankha: "Zen oasis in the old town: fine Asian antiques, great service, sublime food"

We stayed for six nights. What a treat. This hotel is a "Secret Retreat" property, one of three that we stayed at in Thailand and Laos. They are owner occupied properties, with amazing attention to decor and service. The architect and designer of this property live here and use the hotel as their home and office, and as a display space for their fine collection of Asian antiquities, a mix of Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian. Just walking in the gate caused a feeling of calm. I asked for a yoga mat, no problem, and found that the second floor balcony of the spa, situated over the swimming pool, was a perfect place for doing my yoga routine, with several Buddhas looking on. The setting, the pool, the room, the service, the food were all wonderful. Paul, the manager, sat with us to plan out our day to day itinerary, and all of his suggestions were spot on, for temples and outings, and especially his recommendation for a tailor, from whom we got five shirts and a sport coat. The location is ideal with Wat Prah Singh just around the corner (we called it "our" temple), making it easy to drop in for monk chats, or to hear the chanting at 5 PM. The hotel is within the walls of old Chiang Mai and very close to the Sunday walking market. There is a discount for persons staying 3 nights or longer, not something we realized, but were happily surprised when they gave it to us without our asking. Having modified our original reservation at the last minute, we were scheduled to move rooms over our 6 night stay, but the management spent some time juggling the room schedule, so that we could stay in the same room, which we very much appreciated. We were in Room 19, in one of the main courtyards, and these courtyard rooms are quite lovely. One assumes these were equally as nice. The whole hotel is quiet and quiet.

Mathis Retreat: "Magique"

Nous avons passé 4 nuits dans cet endroit magique et reposant, un véritable havre de paix... la directrice de l’hôtel (Karine) est une encyclopédie et pourra vous conseiller sur ce qui est incontournable à Bali en fonction de vos attentes... nous attendons qu’une seule chose c’est de pouvoir retourner

Hotel Tugu Bali: "Met all my expectations."

We stayed at the Tugu for one night (two were planned but the volcano didn't allow us to fly into Denpasar) and we wished we could have stayed longer. After our adventures(broken leg, volcano eruptions, etc..) the Tugu was the perfect place to relax and just enjoy. We booked the Tugu so our son could get some surfing in. I have a tendency to read some of the negative reviews before booking a hotel, and I have to say in my opinion they were completely wrong. I really enjoyed the authentic decor of the hotel and the calmness of the fishponds and the outdoor bathrooms. Jenny, the manager was lovely and very helpful. If you like Canggu, I think this is the place to stay.

The Island Lodge: "Great place to stay"

"I'm currently living in My Tho city and this is my first time my boyfriend visiting me in My Tho. I have worked for Thoi Son island for 3 months but didn't know they have this kind of great resort hotel on this island. We stayed here for two nights and had dinner for the first night. Tastes awesome and the staff who served the dishes was really friendly. We also tried spa and it was awesome too. We really relaxed and felt great. Next time my bf comes over My Tho city, we will stay here again for sure. "

Sandat Glamping Tents: "HEAVEN in ubud"

stayed here for 3 nights, and could have stayed for 3 months. loved sleeping in the middle of the rice paddies outside of ubud. the staff was very welcoming and the decor was incredible. highly highly recommend!

Mathis Retreat: "Loved it!!!"

Everything is simply amazing! can visit again and again. Swimming pools was the best part.May be menu for veg can be increased in restaurant. Otherwise no complaints. Shuttle service to ubud marked is a plus.

Golden Buddha Beach Resort: "A little piece of heaven"

"Only for who is looking for relax and real contact with nature. No windows, doors or keys, forget shoes and phones, bathroom is openair. Andamane sea in front, savannah behind, mangroves canal, jungle around you. Typical and excellent dishes served for breakfast and dinner. Opportunity to make some really thrilling experiences with a thai guide. Thai original massages in a beautiful setting on the beach. Staff is really nice and helpfull and give you all the privacy needed. We were there for new years eve and was a wonderful beginning with bonfire on the beach, fireworks, lanterns throw. As I said a little piece of heaven!"

David’s Kitchen: "Amazing food and excellent service"

"My fiancee and I came to David's Kitchen for our 5 year anniversary. The food was some of the highest quality food that I've ever had. They got all of the details right and the service was so remarkable. David greeted us as soon as we entered the restaurant and checked up on us several times throughout the meal. The rest of the staff was respectful and very attentive as well. We both got the set meals and could not be be happier. The Japanese pumpkin soup and grilled duck breast were my favorites. Since it was our anniversary, David's Kitchen went above and beyond to make it special - with decorated desserts and even a bouquet of flowers for my fiancee. We'll definitely be back when we return to Chiang Mai. Thank you David and Prom for such a memorable experience!"