{"id":12052,"date":"2022-05-18T13:24:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T13:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=12052"},"modified":"2026-05-13T11:20:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T11:20:11","slug":"best-luxury-hotels-southeast-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-luxury-hotels-southeast-asia","title":{"rendered":"The Best Luxury Resorts &amp; Hotels in Southeast Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Follow the trail of palm-sprinkled beaches and secluded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/thai-islands-beaches-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">isles<\/a>, mesmerising history and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mai-chau-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">peaceful valleys<\/a>, and wildly beautiful nature, and find yourself on the trip of a lifetime to Southeast Asia. Spanning Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia, this corner of the world has a hotel for every kind of traveller; from tented jungle hideaways deep in the Cambodian rainforest to cliffside Balinese villas and storied retreats on the banks of the Mekong. And they do just as much work as the destination itself.<\/p>\n<p>In between gazing at serene temples, meeting members of ancient hill tribes or finding bliss on the water (river, lake or ocean &#8211; take your pick!) enjoy the fabulous accommodation this corner of the world has to offer. Here are our picks for the best luxury hotels and resorts in Southeast Asia to get you started.<\/p>\n<style>\n  :root {\n    --ink: #1a1a1a;\n    --ink-soft: #4a4a4a;\n    --rule: #e6e2dc;\n    --paper: #faf8f4;\n    --row-alt: #f3efe8;\n    --accent: #8a5a2b;\n  }\n  * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  body {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;\n    background: var(--paper);\n    color: var(--ink);\n    line-height: 1.5;\n  }\n  .container {\n    max-width: 1100px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n  }\n  header {\n    margin-bottom: 40px;\n    padding-bottom: 24px;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);\n  }\n  .eyebrow {\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: var(--accent);\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\n  }\n  h1 {\n    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);\n    line-height: 1.15;\n    margin: 0 0 8px;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em;\n  }\n  .subtitle {\n    color: var(--ink-soft);\n    font-size: 15px;\n    margin: 0;\n  }\n  table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    background: #fff;\n    border: 1px solid var(--rule);\n    border-radius: 4px;\n    overflow: hidden;\n  }\n  thead {\n    background: var(--ink);\n    color: #fff;\n  }\n  th {\n    text-align: left;\n    padding: 14px 20px;\n    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;\n    font-size: 11px;\n    font-weight: 600;\n    letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n  td {\n    padding: 18px 20px;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);\n    vertical-align: top;\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n  }\n  tbody tr:nth-child(even) {\n    background: var(--row-alt);\n  }\n  .lodge {\n    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;\n    font-weight: 500;\n    font-size: 17px;\n    color: var(--ink);\n    line-height: 1.3;\n    min-width: 200px;\n  }\n  .location {\n    color: var(--ink-soft);\n    font-size: 13px;\n    margin-top: 4px;\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n  .best-for {\n    color: var(--ink-soft);\n  }\n  footer {\n    margin-top: 32px;\n    color: var(--ink-soft);\n    font-size: 13px;\n    text-align: right;\n  }\n  @media print {\n    body { background: #fff; padding: 24px; }\n    table { border: 1px solid #999; }\n    tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f5f5f5; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width: 32%;\">Property<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Adventurous couples, jungle immersion, conservation-minded travellers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Soneva Kiri<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Koh Kood, Thailand<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Families, food lovers, couples who want creative luxury without formality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Ancient Hue Garden Houses<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Hue, Vietnam<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">History enthusiasts, culture seekers, couples wanting something genuinely unique<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Paradise Peak Cruise<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Halong Bay, Vietnam<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Couples, honeymooners, anyone who wants to see Halong Bay at a slower pace<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Chiang Rai, Thailand<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Wildlife lovers, adventurous families, anyone who has &#8216;elephant encounter&#8217; on their travel wishlist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Song Saa Private Island<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Koh Rong, Cambodia<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Honeymooners, couples seeking total seclusion, conservation-conscious travellers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Six Senses Con Dao<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Con Dao, Vietnam<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Wellness devotees, beach lovers, couples who want true isolation without sacrificing comfort<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Rosewood Luang Prabang<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Luang Prabang, Laos<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Couples and solo travellers after real peace, UNESCO heritage explorers, spa enthusiasts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Phum Baitang Resort<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Temple explorers who want to retreat in style, design lovers, couples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Rayavadee<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">Krabi, Thailand<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Beach lovers, snorkellers, couples who want to be utterly spoilt<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">Amankila<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">East Bali, Indonesia<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Honeymooners, couples, design devotees, anyone who wants Bali away from the crowds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"lodge\">The Lombok Lodge<\/div>\n<div class=\"location\">North Lombok, Indonesia<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"best-for\">Active travellers, families with older children, island-hoppers, Gili Islands devotees<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<footer><\/footer>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bensley-collection-shinta-mani-wild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11871 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=898,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor, riverside lounge at Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild, Cambodia\" width=\"898\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=898,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 898w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1437,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 1437w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=251,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=301,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=513,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/shinta-mani-wild-blog.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 898px) 100vw, 898px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild<\/h2>\n<p><em>Cardamom Mountains, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Just the name <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cardamom-mountains-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Cardamom Mountains\u2019<\/a> summons imaginings of lush forests full of fragrant scents and exotic wildlife. Now, imagine taking a helicopter into that jungle and landing at a boutique bolthole that embodies both the spirit of escape and refined luxury. This is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bensley-collection-shinta-mani-wild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shinta Mani Wild<\/a>, a tented creation surrounded by thick emerald green jungle and a peacefully babbling river\u2013some tents even extend out over it\u2013with carefully selected decor and canvas bedrooms, plushly bedecked with luxurious textiles. The dining experience is second to none with food foraged daily by the head chef and includes local delicacies such as plump mud crabs, fresh figs and even red ants. The Landing Zone mixologist will whip up all manner of cocktails as you overlook a waterfall \u2013 if you\u2019re feeling adventurous you can even zipline to the bar! And we haven\u2019t even mentioned all the incredible jungle adventures. Guess you\u2019ll just have to visit and experience them for yourself\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Fly into Sihanoukville (about 45 minutes from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/phnom-penh-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phnom Penh<\/a>), from where the resort arranges a helicopter transfer into the mountains. Alternatively, it&#8217;s a scenic two-hour road transfer and short boat ride.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/bensley-collection-shinta-mani-wild?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Bensley%20Collection%20Shinta%20Mani%20Wild&lodgeId=8432\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"332\" data-lodge-id=\"8432\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/085\/638\/original\/shinta-mani-wild-bensley_%281%29.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"332\" data-lodge-id=\"8432\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Bensley Collection Shinta Mani Wild<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/soneva-kiri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12077 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=598,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png\" alt=\"An outdoor bathtub at Soneva Kiri, Thailand\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=598,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=956,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=249,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=299,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=510,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/soneva-kiri-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Soneva Kiri<\/h2>\n<p><em>Koh Kood, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/koh-kood-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Kood<\/a> may be one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/thailand-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand\u2019s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/thai-islands-beaches-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">largest islands<\/a> but you would never know it at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/soneva-kiri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soneva Kiri<\/a>, seated on your private terrace with nothing but jungle behind you and the azure Gulf of Thailand before you. Soneva Kiri might look, at first glance, like a classic island resort but its creativity quickly becomes clear. Like a miniature village, the resort has a setting for every occasion from a cave cellar for atmospheric wine tastings to bamboo pods where you\u2019ll dine suspended in the trees, to a Chocolate Room (do we have your attention?) packed with hand-made treats. And did we mention the over-the-water cinema, tucked into the jungle fronds? Fresh, minimalist rooms range from one-bed villas to six-bedroom residences, each with a freeform infinity pool, sunken outdoor bath, and a personal butler. If you manage to tear yourself from such bliss, take to the water on a kayak, snorkel the colourful reefs, or hike into the forest. And in the morning, wake up to a view that\u2019ll make you think you\u2019re still dreaming.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bangkok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a> (Suvarnabhumi) and connect to Trat Airport \u2013 about an hour&#8217;s flight. From Trat, the resort organises a speedboat transfer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/koh-kood-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Kood<\/a>, taking roughly 40 minutes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/soneva-kiri?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Soneva%20Kiri&lodgeId=8206\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"308\" data-lodge-id=\"8206\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/082\/239\/original\/6br_private_cliff_pool_reserve_villa63_by_helicam.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"308\" data-lodge-id=\"8206\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Soneva Kiri Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Soneva Kiri<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ancient-hue-garden-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11772 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful room at Ancient Hue Garden Houses, Vietnam\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/Vietnam-hotels-blog-garden-houses-2.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ancient Hue Garden Houses<\/h2>\n<p><em>Hue, Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In lush grounds beside the aptly-named Perfume River, there are five Imperial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ancient-hue-garden-houses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garden Houses<\/a>, an evocation of authentic dwellings dating back centuries. Built from dark, aged wood and designed according to Feng Shui, the Garden Houses are unique in every way. Each represents a theme from ancient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/vietnam-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a>, beautifully woven into the design, including traditional musical instruments, poetry carved into the walls and royal costumes hanging grandly. Even dinners are reimaginings of the banquets put on by Nguyen Emperors. Ensconced by greenery, there\u2019s a heated pool and tranquil spa to frequent in your down time, and as for exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hue-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hue<\/a>\u2026 There are bicycle rides to pretty lakes and archaic temples, walks around the ruined Imperial Citadel and lessons with local artisans \u2013 you can even take home your own handmade conical hat.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hue-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hue&#8217;s<\/a> Phu Bai International Airport is served by direct domestic flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hanoi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanoi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ho-chi-minh-city-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a>, with journey times of around one hour and 75 minutes respectively. The Garden Houses are a short drive from there.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ancient-hue-garden-houses?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Ancient%20Hue%20Garden%20Houses&lodgeId=8325\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"314\" data-lodge-id=\"8325\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/084\/361\/original\/DSC08243-Ancient-Hue-Garden-House-Pool-1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"314\" data-lodge-id=\"8325\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Ancient Hue Garden Houses Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Ancient Hue Garden Houses<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/paradise-peak-cruise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12351 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg\" alt=\"The grand figure of Paradise Peak Cruise, Vietnam\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/paradise-peak4.jpg 1091w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Paradise Peak Cruise<\/h2>\n<p><em>Halong Bay, Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n<p>An ethereal waterscape of cloistered caves and around 1,600 misty, towering limestone peaks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/halong-bay-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halong Bay<\/a> is a place like no other. Befitting of such a location, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/paradise-peak-cruise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paradise Peak Cruise<\/a> is one of the most luxurious \u2018junk\u2019 boats in its waters. With fluttering terracotta sails and a pristine, white exterior, Paradise Peak cuts a striking figure as it takes you deeper and deeper into the bay. A private butler sees to your every need and you can enjoy sunrise Tai Chi, cooking lessons, afternoon tea and sunset cocktails on the deck (they shouldn\u2019t be missed). And that\u2019s all before you\u2019ve left the ship. There is also a bevy of activities ranging from kayaking and cave tours (learn of fascinating local legends) to floating markets and hikes to reach the most sweeping vistas of the bay.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Most guests fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hanoi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanoi&#8217;s<\/a> Noi Bai International Airport, from where it&#8217;s roughly a 2.5-hour private transfer to Halong City&#8217;s harbour. The cruise boards typically in the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/paradise-peak-cruise?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Paradise%20Peak%20Cruise&lodgeId=8236\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"313\" data-lodge-id=\"8236\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/082\/731\/original\/12.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"313\" data-lodge-id=\"8236\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Paradise Peak Cruise Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Paradise Peak Cruise<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/anantara-golden-triangle-elephant-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12041 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=570,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png\" alt=\"Sublime room interior at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp, Thailand\" width=\"900\" height=\"570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=570,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=913,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=238,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=285,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=487,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/Anantara-Golden-Triangle-Elephant-Camp.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp<\/h2>\n<p><em>Chiang Rai, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We love a good luxury hotel as much as the next person but there\u2019s something about a camp that combines a love for nature with old-fashioned charm. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/anantara-golden-triangle-elephant-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anantara<\/a> quickly captures your heart with its commitment to elephant conservation \u2013 you\u2019ll have the chance to visit the elephants at bath time and enjoy a picnic in the sanctuary. The stilted rooms are decked out in silks and teak with huge terrazzo tubs and views of three countries at once \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/thailand-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/laos-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos<\/a> and Myanmar. If you\u2019re feeling extra adventurous, do yourself a favour and spend the night in one of their Jungle Bubbles, a fully-furnished transparent pod where you\u2019ll wake up to elephants wandering past. From the riverside bar to the infinity pool and alfresco hot tub, every space at Anantara makes the most of the view. And if you want to see it all up-close, head out on a day of jungle trekking, white-water rafting and zooming through the trees in a Classic 500 sidecar. Now, that\u2019s something you don\u2019t do every day.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Fly into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chiang-mai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai<\/a> International Airport and connect by domestic flight or road to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/chiang-rai-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Rai<\/a> \u2013 about 45 minutes by air or three hours by road. The camp is roughly 10 kilometres from Chiang Rai town.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/anantara-golden-triangle-elephant-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Anantara%20Golden%20Triangle%20Elephant%20Camp&lodgeId=8455\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"299\" data-lodge-id=\"8455\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/086\/477\/original\/anantara_golden_1.00.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"299\" data-lodge-id=\"8455\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/song-saa-private-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11875 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg\" alt=\"A welcoming villa interior at Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/song-saa-blog.jpg 1151w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Song Saa Private Island<\/h2>\n<p><em>Koh Rong, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If your holi-daydreams consist of sparkling waters, over-sea luxury villas and answering to no one but your latest book, we have the spot for you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/song-saa-private-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Song Saa Private Island<\/a> is the stuff of oceanside dreams. By day, spend your hours snorkelling colourful reefs, taking morning yoga classes or exploring hidden coves by sea kayak. By night, enjoy cocktails and high end cuisine at Vista restaurant as you take in the 360<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00b0<\/span> views, tuck into pizza on the beach, or even have a private cinema set up in your villa (complete with popcorn, of course). There are 27 palm-roofed villas to choose from: jungle villas surrounded by lush tropical trees or stilted spots above the peaceful lapping water. Whichever you choose, you&#8217;ll find stylish interiors, sumptuous beds and a private pool waiting. We&#8217;re ready to hop on a plane immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fly into Sihanoukville, from where Song Saa arranges a 45-minute speedboat transfer directly to the island.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/song-saa-private-island?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Song%20Saa%20Private%20Island&lodgeId=8438\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"334\" data-lodge-id=\"8438\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/085\/678\/original\/song_saa.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"334\" data-lodge-id=\"8438\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Song Saa Private Island Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Song Saa Private Island<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/six-senses-con-dao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12352 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"An inviting pool at the luxury Six Senses Con Dao, Vietnam\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/six-senses-blog-1.jpg 1349w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Six Senses Con Dao<\/h2>\n<p><em>Con Dao, Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Strolling down the mile-long and utterly secluded beach, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/con-dao-island-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Con Son Island<\/a> feels a million miles from the bustling cities of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/vietnam-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a> (in reality the mainland is 199km away). Forming part of a national and marine park, the jungle-clad Lo Voi Mountains are an amazing backdrop and before you is an expanse of silky blue sea. Designed to emulate a traditional Vietnamese fishing village, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/six-senses-con-dao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resort<\/a> has its own replica high street complete with bottomless scoops at the ice cream parlor and The Market, where Con Dao Sunrise cocktails are served on casual leather swings, and scrumptious seafood and local favourites are prepared at the Chef\u2019s Table. Enjoy a proper pampering at the spa (Six Senses is rather famous for them), which offers lavender baths, island coffee scrubs and heavenly massages. Sitting right on the beach or amongst the palms, the villas are the perfect compliment to this island paradise with breezy wooden interiors and private pools. Activities range from snorkelling and scuba diving with sea turtles to kayaking and forest hikes \u2013 keep an eye out for the chattering long-tailed macaques. The perfect ending to a day at Six Senses? A sunset cruise as the water turns gold and the stars emerge from a periwinkle sky.<\/p>\n<p>Getting there<\/p>\n<p>Con Dao Airport receives direct flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ho-chi-minh-city-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a> (around 50 minutes) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hanoi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanoi<\/a> (around two hours). The resort is a short transfer from the terminal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/six-senses-con-dao?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Six%20Senses%20Con%20Dao&lodgeId=8241\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"320\" data-lodge-id=\"8241\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/082\/809\/original\/Resort_Overview_8525-A4-1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"61\" data-region-id=\"320\" data-lodge-id=\"8241\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Six Senses Con Dao Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Six Senses Con Dao<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/amankila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17997 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg\" alt=\"An infinity pool with sea views at Amankila, Indonesia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/Amankila.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>Amankila<\/h2>\n<p><em>East Bali, Indonesia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>There are arguably more beautiful beaches in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bali<\/a> than the black volcanic sand that lines the shore below <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/amankila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amankila<\/a> \u2014 but there are very few more beautiful hotels. Designed by architect Ed Tuttle and sitting high on the cliffs of Karangasem, one of the island&#8217;s most traditional regencies, Amankila&#8217;s defining feature is a three-tiered infinity pool that cascades down the hillside toward the Lombok Strait \u2014 an echo of the rice terraces it was built to honour. It is, quite rightly, one of the most photographed hotel pools in the world. The 34 thatched suites are spread across the hillside and connected by frangipani-lined walkways, all of them minimal and quietly opulent: coconut shell and rattan furniture, canopied king beds, deep soaking tubs and wide terraces with uninterrupted views of the water. Afternoons are for Balinese tea and snacks beside pool; evenings, for open-air dinners in the restaurant as the Lombok Strait shimmers below. Sacred Mount Agung presides over it all from behind. When you do venture out, you&#8217;ll find the water palaces of Tirtagangga and Ujung, the ancient weaving village of Tenganan, and the atmospheric climb to Besakih, Bali&#8217;s mother temple. East Bali is a different island entirely from the south and Amankila is why you come here.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Fly into Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. From there, it&#8217;s around 1.5 to two hours by private transfer along the east coast road \u2013 a scenic drive past temples and rice terraces.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/amankila?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Amankila&lodgeId=13975\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"132\" data-region-id=\"1143\" data-lodge-id=\"13975\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/151\/928\/original\/Amankila_Suite__Amankila__Bali__Indonesia_5.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"132\" data-region-id=\"1143\" data-lodge-id=\"13975\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Amankila Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Amankila<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rosewood-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12353 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg\" alt=\"A beautifully-designed tented suite at the Rosewood Luang Prabang, Laos\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/05\/best-hotels-Laos-rosewood-1.jpg 1349w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Rosewood Luang Prabang<\/h2>\n<p><em>Luang Prabang, Laos<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sitting on the outskirts of this picture-perfect town, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rosewood-luang-prabang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rosewood Luang Prabang<\/a> offers countless moments of genuine solitude. Forests and streams can be seen (and heard) from all over the hotel, and the chic interiors perfectly complement the lush exteriors. Think opulent hilltop tents set in a canopy of trees, suites and villas by the edge of babbling rivers and a pool surrounded by emerald gardens. There\u2019s a restaurant tempting you with five course dinners, a spa offering blissful treatments (and did we mention the glass floor over the river?), as well as yoga, Laotian cooking classes, heritage walks, private dining and river cruises. Have we sold you on this heavenly spot yet?<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Luang Prabang International Airport receives flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bangkok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/hanoi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hanoi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/vientiane-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vientiane<\/a> and several other regional hubs. The Rosewood is around 15 minutes from the airport by road.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rosewood-luang-prabang?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Rosewood%20Luang%20Prabang&lodgeId=8477\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"62\" data-region-id=\"322\" data-lodge-id=\"8477\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/086\/986\/original\/103492423-H1-The_Great_House_007.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"62\" data-region-id=\"322\" data-lodge-id=\"8477\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Rosewood Luang Prabang Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Rosewood Luang Prabang<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/phum-baitang-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11872 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg\" alt=\"An atmospheric pool awaits at Phum Baitang Resort, Cambodia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/02\/phum-baitang-blog.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Phum Baitang Resort<\/h2>\n<p><em>Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/siem-reap-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siem Reap<\/a> may be more about awe-inspiring temples and less about hotels, but we know a spot that might just steal your attention. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/phum-baitang-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phum Baitang Resort<\/a> is a moment of peace away from the bustle, with plenty of space to unwind in 20 acres of gardens and rice paddies. Undeniably luxurious with impeccable attention to detail \u2013 yet entirely free of fussy design \u2013 the resort feels like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a> that time forgot. When you\u2019re not busy exploring the local sights, drift lazily around the lush green pool, sip a cocktail in the Sunset Lounge and tuck into exquisite local fare. The succulent lobster with ginger and lime butter and the tender pork belly stew both get our vote. With the rooms&#8217; calming decor, plush king-size beds and quiet surrounds, we dare you not to have an amazing night\u2019s sleep. Exactly what you\u2019ll be searching for after a day amongst the ruins of Angkor.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Siem Reap\u2013Angkor International Airport receives flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bangkok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore<\/a>, Kuala Lumpur and various Southeast Asian hubs. The resort is roughly 20 minutes from the terminal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/phum-baitang-resort?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Phum%20Baitang%20Resort&lodgeId=8422\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"329\" data-lodge-id=\"8422\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/085\/400\/original\/phum-baitang_%282%29.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"329\" data-lodge-id=\"8422\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Phum Baitang Resort Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Phum Baitang Resort<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rayavadee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11268 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=596,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg\" alt=\"A stunning, jungle-bound pool villa at Rayavadee, Thailand\" width=\"900\" height=\"596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=596,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=953,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=248,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=298,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=509,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2021\/08\/thailand-lodge-blog-rayavadee.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Rayavadee<\/h2>\n<p><em>Krabi, Thailand<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/thai-islands-beaches-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coast<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/thailand-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rayavadee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rayavadee<\/a> sits in the middle of a marine reserve, meaning epic snorkelling and sensational views are guaranteed. It also happens to occupy the same stretch of golden sand as three of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/krabi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krabi\u2019s<\/a> most beautiful beaches. You&#8217;ll spend a fair amount of time down here, whether it\u2019s dining on lip-smacking seafood, enjoying sunset cocktails, or picnicking on a private sand bar. Back at the resort, there are 94 pavilions and seven villas, some with a private pool and direct beach access. Your butler will see to it that every day on the island is spent without a single worry, zipping you on a buggy to the pool for a good dose of R&amp;R or a waiting boat, ready to take you from one island to the next. Make sure to ask about the journey up 1,200 steps to see the golden Buddha at the Tiger Cave Temple, \u2018nature\u2019s jacuzzi\u2019 at the base of a waterfall, and kayaking down the coastline made famous by the movies. As one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-thailand-hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">favourite Thailand hotels<\/a>, they\u2019ll know just how to make your trip extra special.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/krabi-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Krabi<\/a> International Airport is around 45 minutes by road from the resort&#8217;s private pier, from where the resort arranges a short longtail boat transfer. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bangkok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a> to Krabi takes roughly 1.5 hours by air.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/rayavadee?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Rayavadee&lodgeId=8245\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"303\" data-lodge-id=\"8245\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/086\/342\/original\/rayavadee-12.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"60\" data-region-id=\"303\" data-lodge-id=\"8245\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Rayavadee Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Rayavadee<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/the-lombok-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17999 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg\" alt=\"A sparkling pool with ocean views at The Lombok Lodge, Indonesia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/The-Lombok-Lodge.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>The Lombok Lodge<\/h2>\n<p><em>North Lombok, Indonesia<\/em><\/p>\n<p>With just nine suites overlooking the turquoise expanse of Medana Bay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/the-lombok-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Lombok Lodge<\/a> has it all &#8211; an infinity pool, a five-course dinner every evening and a staff-to-guest ratio that would make most five-star hotels blush. It&#8217;s Belgian-owned and deeply personal, and it shows in everything from the Acqua di Parma amenities to the in-house band of hotel staff who serenade you over dinner. The suites are clean-lined and deliberately calm \u2014 white walls, standalone baths, outdoor showers and terraces facing the sea \u2014 with the beach bar and the pool pulling most guests outside. And the food is a genuine highlight. Chef Jiwa Raga spent years in fine-dining kitchens across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/indonesia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a> before arriving here, and his five-course dinners (all included) are, in a word, scrumptious. Activities run the full range: turtle feeding and release, PADI-certified scuba dives off the reef, island hopping to the property&#8217;s private beach gazebo on Gili Meno, and snorkelling safaris in waters thick with barracuda, lionfish and reef sharks.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lombok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lombok<\/a> doesn&#8217;t try to compete with Bali. It doesn&#8217;t need to.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>Lombok International Airport (BIL) receives direct flights from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bali<\/a> (about 25 minutes), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singapore<\/a> and several other hubs. From the airport, it&#8217;s roughly 1.5 hours by private transfer along the north coast road \u2014 ask the lodge to arrange pickup in advance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/the-lombok-lodge?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=The%20Lombok%20Lodge&lodgeId=13959\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"132\" data-region-id=\"1714\" data-lodge-id=\"13959\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge_images\/images\/000\/158\/282\/original\/the-lombok-lodge.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=fit\"data-country-id=\"132\" data-region-id=\"1714\" data-lodge-id=\"13959\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"The Lombok Lodge Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">The Lombok Lodge<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17998 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg\" alt=\"The shamrock-green rice terraces of Northern Vietnam\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2026\/05\/FAQ-section.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the best luxury hotel in Southeast Asia?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on what you&#8217;re after \u2014 but if we had to pick one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/bensley-collection-shinta-mani-wild\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shinta Mani Wild<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia&#8217;s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cardamom-mountains-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardamom Mountains<\/a> is among the most singular properties in the entire region. For pure island escapism, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/six-senses-con-dao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Six Senses Con Dao<\/a> is the one that leaves guests most reluctant to leave. For timeless Balinese luxury, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/amankila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amankila<\/a> is consistently in a class of its own.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best private island resort in Southeast Asia?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/song-saa-private-island\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Song Saa Private Island<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/cambodia-country-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia&#8217;s<\/a> Koh Rong Archipelago is one of the most coveted \u2013 genuinely private, beautifully designed and run with a strong conservation ethos. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/soneva-kiri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soneva Kiri<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/thailand-country-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand&#8217;s<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/koh-kood-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Koh Kood<\/a> offers a similar feeling of exclusivity with considerably more activities and culinary flair thrown in.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Southeast Asian country has the best luxury hotels?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/thailand-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/vietnam-country-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bali<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/indonesia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a>) each offer something unique in the luxury department. Thailand leads for variety, Vietnam rewards travellers willing to go further off the beaten track, and Bali remains the region&#8217;s most popular luxury destination for good reason.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best luxury resort in Bali?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/amankila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amankila<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/east-bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Bali<\/a> is our pick \u2013 away from the crowds of the south, with extraordinary views of the Lombok Strait and a level of design and service that few properties in the region can match. For something with more buzz and a clifftop setting, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/hotel\/anantara-uluwatu-bali-resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anantara Uluwatu<\/a> is another strong contender.<\/p>\n<h3>What is the best time to visit Southeast Asia for a luxury holiday?<\/h3>\n<p>The dry season \u2013 broadly November to April for most of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/the-best-time-to-visit-thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a> \u2013 is when travel is most comfortable. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bali-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bali<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/lombok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lombok<\/a> are best visited between May and September when the skies are clearer and the seas calmer for diving and island-hopping. That said, a great property makes any season work, and the shoulder months often mean fewer guests and better rates.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you combine multiple Southeast Asian countries in one trip?<\/h3>\n<p>Absolutely \u2013 and we&#8217;d encourage it. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/thailand-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/laos-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos<\/a> pair beautifully (fly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/bangkok-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bangkok<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/luang-prabang-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luang Prabang<\/a> and work your way back down), while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/vietnam-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam<\/a> are just as easy to combine. Naturally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/indonesia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indonesia<\/a> requires some more careful planning but it\u2019s still possible to join with the rest of Southeast Asia. Get in touch and we&#8217;ll help you find the right combination of properties and pacing.<\/p>\n<p>Southeast Asia is one of those rare parts of the world where the accommodation can be just as memorable as the destination. We&#8217;ve covered a handful of our favourites here \u2013 spanning Cambodia&#8217;s rainforests, Vietnam&#8217;s coast, the tranquillity of Laos, the beaches of Thailand and the volcanic landscapes of Indonesia \u2013 but there&#8217;s plenty more where that came from. Whether you&#8217;re after a single extraordinary property or a multi-country adventure stringing several together, we&#8217;re here to help you put together the very best itinerary. 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