Guest Reviews

Maison Polanka: "Slice of Paradise"

After a long, hot day visiting temples, driving up to the front gates of Maison Polanka was a welcome relief. You knew from the moment you stepped through the gates, you would be well taken care of and be in an oasis of green. The staff treated us like long lost family and knew all our names from the moment we arrived. Our room (purple room) was spacious and well appointed with a great shower. It was clean and perfect. Meals by the pool were peaceful and delicious. There was really no reason to leave to go for meals. The swimming pool was small but the perfect place to cool off. My son (10yrs) was entertained by the bunnies and puppy and wandered the property freely. The tours and tuk tuks that were arranged were fantastic and reasonably priced. All in all, a great experience.

Villa Mathis: "Le paradis"

Nous n'aurions pas pu imaginer meilleur découverte pour cette première nuit à Bali.un concept magnifique,le cadre exceptionnel,le personnel discret mais toujours là quand il faut,quel bonheur pour ce premier réveil au paradis.Un grand merci à Bruno pour ce dîner romantique aux chandelles pour notre voyage de noces,malheureusement,nous n'avons pu te remercier directement.et merci de nous avoir confiés ensuite à Karine à Mathis Retreat.une chose est certaine,nous serons vite de retour au paradis.

Rice & Zen Boutique Resort: "Luxury Retreat For Nature Lovers Looking For A Break From City"

If your looking for a place outside Chiang Mai with excellent hospitality, stunning views, luxury villa and a place to really kick back and unwind then Michael's place is the one. Easily my favourite place to stay in the Chiang Mai area.

Locavore: "Stunning… Again"

Once again Locavore blew us away. What they do is spectacular and they appear to deliver the goods without drowning the dishes with unnecessary foams and jus - the creativity seems to lie in spectacular combinations of products and spices that give and give on the palate. Just stunning and very clever. We dined with a chef from Australia and she was hugely impressed. Always nice when your guests are thrilled. Keep up the spectacular work!!

Tugu Bali: "Pure bliss in Canggu"

I have been to Canggu a few times before and never realised that this amazing hotel was actually right there! The interior with Indonesian antiques and art is astonishing and gives the place a special feeling. Our room had a private plunge pool which was a great addition to the hotel pool. I loved having breakfast in a different place every morning and the staff was so friendly and attentive. The cooking class was also amazing as we got to try different Balinese dishes. We also watched the cultural dance and had a delicious dinner that night. It's great to be able to join the afternoon tea time every day and watch the sun go down over the ocean, all in all really such a beautiful experience.

NOEL RODRIGO’S LEOPARD SAFARIS: "Excellent safari experience in Yala National Park"

"We loved every moment of our time with Sajit, Praneeth and the boys at Leopard Safaris in Yala National Park. We stayed for 3 nights in March 2016 and would definately go back. Luxury camping at its best with one of the most comfortable beds throughout our stay in Sri Lanka, our own flushing loo and warm water shower. The food was excellent and plenty of it (it was great to have explanations on the local cuisine, it's ingredients and how to eat like the locals). The game drives were of course a highlight and our guides worked very hard to ensure we got the most from our experience - each safari was unique and it was nice to be able to explore different sections of the park. We appreciated each and every aspect of our time with Leopard Safaris and would absolutely recommend this company to anyone thinking about a stay in Yala. "

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "A fitting end to our holiday"

The bungalow is set in a well maintained palm tree plantation,the room was very clean and stylish and modern,with an amazing semi outdoor en suite bathroom complete with a palm tree.The shower was very effective and there are twin wash basins and a selection of toiletries.There was an ample supply of luxurious towels which were changed every day.The room had a king sized bed with cotton sheets,which was very comfortable and The room had sufficient wardrobe and drawers.There are two restaurants,one formal and a seafood one on the beach.We only ate the seafood restaurant where the selections are on a blackboard,which changes daily a variety of fish in various sauces.The meals were always superbly cooked and presented and the friendly but professional service was always present.Breakfast was only served at the beach restaurant with an excellent choice of both Indian and european food.This is an exceptional hotel,the pool is well maintained and has really comfortable loungers.This hotel is certainly 5 star with prices to match,although surprisingly the wine when compared to our previous hotels was reasonably priced and good quality.They offer various activities including yoga,spa,backwater cruises,cooking lessons and you can walk safely on the beach which stretches for as far as the eye can see.The wi-fi is slow but acceptable and the hotel is non smoking.

The River Resort: "haut de gamme"

"Le site est magnifique, lors de notre séjour (mi juillet) les jardiniers plantaient le riz dans les rizières, le jardin est super bien entretenu, les fleurs abondantes…. tout cela donne un cachet incroyable à l'hôtel et vous plonge immédiatement dans un petit cocon les bungalows sont luxueux , nous avons eu la chance d'avoir un bungalow vue sur le mekong alors que nous avions réservé un bungalow jardin et c'est vrai que la vue est époustouflante… on ne se lasse pas de regarder passer le fleuve (qui monte monte en cette saison) et les pêcheurs. Le bungalow est super équipé: 2 douches dont une en extérieur, literie d'excellente qualité, peignoirs, chaussons, parapluies, café, climatisation optimale, porte moustiquaire (parce que les insectes aussi se sentent bien ici)….. nos filles logeaient à l'étage et nous au rez de chaussée, il faut sortir et contourner à chaque fois le bâtiment pour rejoindre l'autre chambre.. un peu plus long pour nous mais ce qui prouve le côté intimiste de chaque chambre les piscines à débordements se trouvent le long du mekong… de nouveau cadre incroyable les prix sont plus élevés qu'ailleurs, mais le standing est également plus élevé sachez juste que l hôtel est un peu isolé si ce n'est le vieux champasak que nous avons fait en vélo (prêtés par l'hôtel), c'est donc un hôtel qui se démarque par son côté cocon, calme et sérénité. ceux qui cherchent l'animation tonitruante n'y trouveront donc pas leur goût"

Locavore: "Amazing Culinary Experience"

Your taste buds will be surprised and delighted with every bite and you'll feast your eyes on truly beautiful pieces of culinary art. Highly recommend for adventurous foodies. Be sure to book several weeks if not months in advance to be sure to secure a spot!

Villa Song Saigon: "Perfection"

"This hotel is wonderful. You may hesitate to stay somewhere a bit outside of the main HCMC hustle and bustle, but once you're here you won't regret the decision. I didn't care much for HCMC, so after a few hours down there, it was nice to escape across the river (like fleeing back to the CT suburbs after an afternoon in NYC). Breakfast is fabulous and served to you riverside - full menu of choices. There are pretty regular boat shuttles into HCMC but if you don't want to wait for one or miss one, a cab ride is like $7 USD (which, if you can afford to stay here...shouldn't really be an issue). Beds are comfortable. Turndown service included yummy pastry - cream puffs, madeleines. Because it's a small hotel, the pool is quiet and never crowded. They also exchange cash at spot! Would return. Stayed March 2017, traveled with friends"