Samanea Beach Resort: "Good family time"

Review by: AKN17 | Source: Trip Advisor
The staff was very friendly, they were always ready to accommodate your request and provide their best service. Don't forget that you are in Cambodia and their standard may not be as high as other countries in South East Asia. We were looking for a remote, quiet place to relax, the resort match our expectation and even slightly above.

Yandabo Home: "Wonderful remote place by the river"

Review by: Bart937 | Source: Trip Advisor
"If you are looking for authentic beauty and an experience of typical country style village life, Yandabo Home is the place to be. Beautiful brand new lodges , with well trained people, especially the 2 lovely ladies from guest relations, who joined us during the visit of the pottery village next door and to Pan Nyo village across the river for a look around this village famous for its buffaloes. This place gave me , together with Hpa An lodge in the south of the country, the best good feeling of Myanmar.No internet , no Tv, waw... Stayed November 2016, traveled as a couple"

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."

The Island Lodge: "Perfect Mekong retreat"

Review by: Alex L | Source: Trip Advisor
I spent one great night here on the banks of the impressive Mekong river. On arrival,as a business group, we were given a fantastic, warm welcome, inclusive refreshing towel and a wonderful "fruit cocktail" and tea. Check in was smooth and incredibly friendly. Michel and his Wife were on hand as part of the welcoming party. I had a very comfortable (the bed and the pillows were a perfect match for an excellent sleep) room overlooking the river. Pity we did not have our evening meal at the hotel restaurant since we had an outside appointment arranged. However, next morning I had a delightful breakfast, in the very pleasant restaurant surroundings. My hat off to the staff who created and added value to the short but memorable one nighter. If you are looking for something special on the Mekong this is highly recommended. Enjoy the Island Lodge!

Tugu Bali: "One of the Most Romantic Hotels in the World"

Review by: Fabian K | Source: Trip Advisor
It is amazing that within 10 days on this property we barely saw no other guests and the only people were part of the army of helping hands that are around every corner. It is a little patch of heaven. In here. We were living in the villa in the middle of the lotus pond, bridges connecting to our house. We wanted to take a batch and suddenly the bathtub was prepared and orchids swimming on the water. Our private swimming pool was maintained throughout the day, and we didn't even recognize how and by whom. It feels that the helping hands are hidden behind every door and will make every of your wishes come true. It is truly amazing.

Talabgaon Castle Heritage Resort: "An absolute delight"

Review by: manuricha | Source: Trip Advisor
"We accidentally stumbled upon this place while looking for a place to spend the night due to unwanted delays during our road trip and it was an absolute delight. The castle itself is breathtakingly beautiful and very well maintained. The staff is highly courteous. We were welcomed like family despite the odd hour. Our caterer Sandeep deserves a special mention here who made our stay even more memorable. The food was delicious and the hospitality that went with it was amazing. Pool is very well maintained. Room was very good and comfortable. Above all every effort was made to meet all our requirements. We booked a camel ride at a very short notice causing them a lot of inconvenience. But the camel was not feeling well. Being animal lovers, we felt extremely happy about the humane treatment that was given to that animal. The manager apologized profusely, despite it not being his fault, and did not charge a single rupee for the cancelled ride. Kudos to you Mr. Singh for running the amazing show. There is no downside. Even the slightly bad road leading to the castle is totally worth the experience. Only regret is we could not stay longer due to further commitments and therefore we are planning to visit soon with family."

Maisons Wat Kor: "A Small Piece of Paradise"

Review by: DKJPUS | Source: tripadvisor.com
"Due to a relative which had stayed here last year, we decided to stay at Maisons Wat Kor during our 3 day visit to Battambang. What an excellent choice. It is located on the outskirts of Battambang in a quite neighborhood. If you need/want to go to down town it is only a 5 min. tuk tuk ride, but that said, there is no comparison to the experience at this gem of a place versus the hotels in the busier part of town. The hotel is a couple of years old and comprises only 12 rooms. The property is replete with beautiful plants and shrubs. The garden is incredible. We enjoyed nightly swims in their clean, comfortable pool. The rooms were well furnished. The bed was very firm, but comfortable. The staff was very attentive and helpful. They quickly attended to our every need. They arranged for bike rentals (great idea to see the local neighborhoods) and transportation to Phnom Penh Meals were served in the main house with the dining area being open to the garden area. The food was fresh and good and very nicely presented. This small hotel is intimate and charming, and a perfect place to stay."

Tugu Lombok: "Entspannung pur auf Lombok"

Review by: digubra | Source: Trip Advisor
"Im Anschluss an eine lange Indonesien Rundreise waren wir für 5 Tage im Tugu Hotel auf Lombok. Nach schlechten Erfahrungen im Tugu Hotel in Malang auf Java sind wir mit einem etwas mulmigen Gefühl angereist. Zum Glück haben sich unserer Befürchtungen nicht erfüllt. Das Hotel liegt an der Nordküste von Lombok quasi gegenüber von der Gili Air in einer noch recht ursprünglichen Bucht mit einem langen und breiten Sandstrand. Hier gibt es nur noch 2-3 weitere, ebenfalls kleine Hotels. Nach dem Trubel von Bali eine Oase der Ruhe. Da wir mit dem Bluewater Speedboat von Bali angereist waren, hatten wir nur 10 Minuten Fahrt vom Bootsanleger zum Hotel. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und wir fühlten uns gleich willkommen. Trotz der frühen Anreise um 09:30 konnten wir schon um kurz nach 10 Uhr am Vormittag unsere Svarga Villa beziehen. Die Svarga Villa ließ kaum Wünsche offen. Sehr schöne, stilvolle Einrichtung mit landestypischen Möbeln. Der Wohn- und Schlafraum war sehr geräumig mit großem Bett, mehreren Tischen, Sesseln und einer Couch. Zwei Klimaanlagen sorgen für ausreichend Abkühlung. Das Bad liegt im kleinen, von einer Mauer umgebenen Garten und ist teilweise überdacht. Die Villa verfügt auf der Eingangsseite über eine Terrasse mit Sesseln und Tisch. Einen Kritikpunkt haben wir: Das Licht im Bad ist zu dunkel. Das macht das Schminken für die Frau unmöglich und das Rasieren für den Mann schwierig. Auch ein großer Spiegel im Wohnraum wäre hilfreich. Das Hotel verfügt über zwei Restaurants und zwei Bars, wobei das zweite Restaurant nur an einigen Tagen geöffnet ist. Da das zweite Restaurant nicht regenfest ist, kann es vorkommen, dass man bei schlechtem Wetter im anderen Restaurant etwas enger sitzt. Einmal mussten wir sogar in der Bar essen, da die Anzahl der Gäste anscheinend falsch kalkuliert worden war. Das war sogar relativ gemütlich. Trotzdem wäre zumindest ein kostenloser Aperitif als Entschuldigung eine nette Geste gewesen. Das war aber der einzige Patzer, den sich der Service geleistet hat. Ansonsten waren wir mit dem Service rundum zufrieden. Die Bedienung im Restaurant ist zwar etwas unkoordiniert, funktioniert aber trotzdem erstaunlich gut. Für das Essen ist man auf das Hotel angewiesen, da es außerhalb außer den anderen Hotels und einem Country Club keine weiteren Restaurants gibt. Die sehr gute und abwechslungsreiche Küche des Tugu läßt jedoch gar nicht erst den Wunsch aufkommen, woanders zu essen. Neben dem Standardteil der Speisekarte gab es täglich wechselnde Gerichte. Auch für Vegetarier bietet die Karte eine große Auswahl. Die Qualität der Speisen war hervorragend, die Portionen so groß, dass wir uns immer zwischen Vor- und Nachspeise entscheiden mussten. Beides war nicht zu schaffen. Die Preise sind der gebotenen Qualität angemessen. Die Fischgerichte und die indonesischen Gerichte waren immer eine gute Wahl (Red Snapper, Hühnchen im Bananenblatt gedünstet, Auswahl an Sate Spieße und vor allem mein persönliches Highlight ""Empal daging sambal ijo""!). Für einen angenehmen Start in den Tag sorgt das Frühstück, das ""open end"" serviert wird. Man kann also auch mittags frühstücken. Das Frühstück wird a la carte am Tisch serviert. Kein nerviges Gerenne zum Buffet. Man bestellt nach Herzenslust aus der Karte, auch mehrfach. Die Auswahl ist sehr umfangreich. Am besten geschmeckt haben uns die diversen Frucht Bowls mit Müsli. Aber auch die verschiedenen Omelett- und Eiervarianten bieten für jeden Geschmack etwas. Dazu kommt eine große Auswahl an Tees, Kaffees und Fruchtsäften. Mit das beste Frühstück, das wir bisher in einem Hotel hatten. Das Hotel bietet eine ganze Reihe von Ausflügen an, die an der Rezeption gebucht werden können. Nach 3 Wochen Rundreise wollten wir aber nur noch ausruhen und haben das Angebot nicht genutzt. Lediglich einen kurzen Ausflug mit dem Mountainbike haben wir unternommen. Am Strand und an den beiden Pools stehen ausreichend Liegen zur Verfügung. Zusätzlich gibt es kleine Hütten oder Bambusbetten mit Polstern, auf denen man hervorragend relaxen kann. Der Strand ist sehr sauber. Baden ist bei Ebbe aufgrund des niedrigen Wasserstands nicht möglich (nachmittags), aber die beiden Pools sind tolle Alternativen. Am Strand kann man kostenlos eine Schnorchelausrüstung leihen. Leider ist auch Lombok von der Korallenbleiche betroffen, sodass es außer einigen Fischen wenig zu sehen gibt. Zum Schwimmen sollte man unbedingt Badeschuhe tragen, die kostenlos geliehen werden können. Es gibt scharfe Korallenbruchstücke und v.a. sehr viele Seeigel! Zu empfehlen ist auch ein Ausflug mit einem der Kanus. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Tugu Lombok sehr genossen und können das Hotel nur empfehlen. Ein idealer Ort, um einmal richtig auszuspannen und sich verwöhnen zu lassen."

4 Rivers Floating Lodge: "Dream away"

Review by: stevensk2016 | Source: Trip Advisor
Incredible vistas; waking up for a swim to the nearby island by jumping in the river; safe environment in the midst of a jungle; amazing holiday for an affordable price... must pass if you visit Cambodia! A unique place and something you will remember for as long as you will live and that's an understatement!

Sanak Retreat Bali: "Stunning location & venue"

Review by: Rob P | Source: Trip Advisor
"We visited the Sanak retreat as the final leg of our Bali honeymoon. The views are stunning. The cabins are simple but have everything you need. The service & food are both excellent. We loved the place. Only thing that spoilt it a bit for us was the weather but as you can see from pics, when the sun is shining it's glorious. Highly recommended for a really relaxing few days."
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