Guest Reviews

Manda De Laos: "Delicious"

The food was delicious, we had the green papaya salad which was spicy but not too rip your head off hot! The staff were attentive and friendly, with beautiful surroundings and really cheap. Couldn't ask for more.

The Samar: "Fabulous hotel"

Stayed here originally for 2 nights during our 3 month trip around SE Asia, as a surprise for my boyfriends birthday. Upon arrival, we were immediately upgraded for free, and shown to the most stunning villa ever! I had emailed the hotel with a few requests for my boyfriends birthday (cooking class in the morning, followed by massage and romantic dinner in the evening) and everything was put together perfectly for us. They effortlessly organised a tuk-tuk to and from town, as well as a day around the temples. The French owner was lovely to us, even extending our stay for an extra two nights for a bargain price as the hotel was quiet. The staff were attentive but not in an overbearing way. The bed was the comfiest bed I've ever slept in...felt like sleeping on a cloud!  All in all, we had a fantastic stay and would happily recommend Samar to anyone staying in Siem Reap who are looking for a little luxury hotel! One small niggle- the cookery class could have been a bit more hands on, and it did seem to be expensive for what you got.

Tugu Malang: "Good n value for money"

The room is very spacious,we had a welcome message and welcome drink also welcome fruit when we are check in,Bath room is very wide Bed is very nice also,I think Hotel Tugu malang is the cheapest Tugu in Indonesia especially if you are compared with other tugu hotels

Inle Princess Resort: "Sublime"

"Un vrai coin de paradis... service impeccable. Emplacement calme et serein. Tres Jolie piscine / non chauffée Jardins bien entretenus et d'une beauté inouïe. J ai adoré cet endroit chic et confidentiel que je conseille les yeux fermés. Bémol : La salle du restaurant qui manque de convivialité Stayed March 2017"

Les Maisons d’Itac: "Absolutely Amazing"

It's no wonder that this resort is listed in Secret Retreats www.secret-retreats.com - probably one of the best resorts in the South Western part of Cebu Island, what a find! The resort only has 5 accommodation types from houses to studio types. Very modern, staff excellent, manager amazing, food fantastic - I can say all wonderful things about Les Maison d'Itac! Plus, it is absolutely child friendly, the pool is located in a safe distance and the beach is only 2steps down, we were never worried having kids around. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone visit Cebu! I will definiely return in the future.

Neeleshwar Hermitage: "Outstanding"

This place is nothing short of top of the class! The food, rooms, service, amenities, beach and general 'vibe' (coupled with a near-perfect January climate) made for a perfect end of trip experience. If peace and quiet is not for you then the Hermitage is not for you. It might be 'off the beaten track' but it doesn't feel isolated. Terrific staff. Hard/Impossible to fault.

LEOPARD SAFARIS - WILPATTU: "Highlight of our trip"

"We booked our safari with Noel's leopard safaris after reading the other reviews even though initially we thought it seemed expensive. The whole thing was brilliant, our camp host and safari guide Pila, is a walking encyclopedia and wildlife expert. He also has eyes like a hawk and an amazing ability to spot hidden wildlife. We arrived each morning as the park opened and though there were never many other jeeps he always lost them. Possibly beginners luck, we saw 2 leopards and a sloth bear on our first safari, along with a miriad of smaller mammals and gorgeous birds. Then on our last trip finally saw 2 elephants. This would have been enough but in addition the tents are comfortable and the food delicious. If you are not sure don't hesitate you won't regret it. "

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Tranquil paradise and amazing service!"

We had the pleasure of staying at 4 rivers for 3 nights in January and it was amazing! The location was perfect, so peaceful and calm with interesting day trips nearby. The service from booking to checking out was flawless, Ana was a pleasure to deal with and she has trained her staff to a great standard and they were always at hand to make our stay as perfect as possible. The guys who took us out for the day trips were wonderful and knowledgable we enjoyed both the waterfall and trip to the local school and mangroves. I would highly recommend them whilst you stay there. The room was very spacious and clean and had everything we needed in it, we loved lazing on the loungers at the front watching the river. The food was lovely and the prices reasonable. I would highly recommend booking 4 rivers not only for their service but to help all the great work they Are doing in the area. I would also recommend staying 2 nights or more to make the most of the area and beautiful surroundings. Thanks again for being a wonderful highlight of our trip in Cambodia!

The Island Lodge: "Lovely boutique resort that focus on the little details"

We stayed four nights here and very much enjoyed the place. The hotel welcomed us with scented moist towels, fresh juice and a snack. We were ushered into a good sized room with thoughtful touches like a good coffee machine, various toiletries and snacks. The hosts, Michel and Francoise, are kind and attentive as are the staff. The food was tasty and well presented and the small spa was also good. We definitely recommend this hotel.

Glenburn Tea Estate: "Jewel in the Crown"

"My Glenburn experience started in Calcutta where we met up with the owner Husna Tara and her colleagues for an incredibly informative and fun trip round that fascinatingly historical city. It was great to have local knowledge and to be treated to a special Bengali lunch at a private apartment followed by sunset boat trip down the river. A very personal experience quite unlike any other I have had. Then it was up to Glenburn. Yes, the journey is quite long but there is a lovely picnic en route with sandwiches and tea in bone china cups and so much to see on the way that time passes quickly and the final bumpy bit was not as bad as I had feared! Anyway, once you arrive at the beautiful location and are treated to a warm welcome and a cold drink while you get your breath the journey seems insignificant. The rooms are all different and all gorgeous with Indian cottons, lovely lighting, hand embroidered sheets and framed prints. I was shown to a huge suite in the Water Lilly bungalow where I could wallow in a deep bath in the enormous marble tiled ensuite....luxury indeed! Being at Glenburn is not like staying in a hotel, more like staying in the private home of a benevolent host who has thought of everything to make your stay special. From bed tea with homemade biscuits to breakfast on the lawn, lunch under the pomelo tree, drinks round the bonfire and friendly chatty dinners with other guests, it is all a treat. The walk to the river camp is steep but your reward is a fully staffed picnic awaiting you. It is fun just to roam around the tea estate seeing how the villagers live. Will and Faye the delightful onsite managers are willing to help in any way they can to ensure that every whim is catered for. Although there are several activities that can be enjoyed it is just lovely to relax on a lounger admiring the view, go pottering round the gardens, smelling the sweet peas, admiring all the neat vegetable beds and popping into the tempting gift shop! All in all I found the whole experience truly special and quite unique."