Asia: 43 places to stay
Cambodia : Kep & Coast (1)
Knai Bang Chatt, Kep
A beautiful, tranquil beach retreat on the Cambodian coast: 3 lovingly converted modernist houses, with sailing, yoga and snorkelling on tap
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India : Goa : Anjuna & North Goa (8)
Aashyana, Candolim
Kick back in these super-slick villas and cottages, set in 4 acres of tropical garden with direct access to the golden sands of Candolim Beach (villas sleep 6-13; cottages sleep 2-4)
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Amarya Shamiyana, Mandrem
Four huge, luxurious Moghul ceremonial tents in a palm-screened sand-garden, 50m behind north Goa’s chilled Ashvem beach
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Casa Britona, Near Panjim
Get away from it all in a delightfully restored heritage guesthouse, set on the stunning backwaters of the Mandovi River, close to Panjim
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Kaju Varo, Ashvem Mandrem
A hidden Zen gem near Ashvem Beach, these Japanese-Scandinavian loft suites offer stylish tranquility in a dappled orchard
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The Captains House, Near Arambol
Simple but charming 3-bedroom house on a blissful off-the-beaten-track beach in North Goa
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The Priests Houses, Mandrem
Feel at one with nature in 3 restored 19th-century Portuguese dwellings (each sleeping 4-6) on an idyllic beach
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Otter Creek Tents, Near Arambol
Rustic-chic tents a flip-flop away from a beach, with muslin-draped four-posters and views onto the creek
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Yab Yum Resort, Mandrem
Soften your edges in playful thatched igloos, hidden within a magical sand garden behind the nearly-deserted white sand Mandrem beach
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India : Goa : Majorda & South Goa (2)
SwaSwara, Gokarna
Find your own rhythm at this boutique yoga hotel beside a palm-fringed Om-shaped beach near the Goa-Karnataka border
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Vivenda Dos Palhacos, Majorda
A beautifully-restored Hindu-Portuguese hacienda in the quiet village of Majorda, a short walk from south Goa's loveliest white-sand beach
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India : Kerala : Cochin & the Backwaters (5)
A Beach Symphony, Alleppey
Four beautifully furnished traditional fishermen’s cottages on Marari's white sandy beach - a symphony of serenity, warm hospitality and private dining
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Marari Beach Resort, Alleppey
Big but beautiful village-style resort of thatched cottages with a strong environmental ethos, behind an unspoilt sandy beach
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Marari Villas, Marari
On the beach at Marari, within a whisper of the sea, these boutique villas for 2-6 offer a rare combination of luxury, personal service and private space
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Old Harbour Hotel, Fort Cochin
Stylish art-centric heritage hotel with superb service in the heart of Kerala’s colonial jewel, Cochin
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Raheem Residency, Alleppey
A super-stylish heritage hotel with swimming pool, Ayurvedic spa and rooftop dining in Alleppey, the capital of the Kerala backwaters
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India : Kerala : Southern Beaches (2)
Karikkathi Beach Houses, Near Kovalam
Simplicity and style beside a truly stunning private beach - 2 lovely cottages (sleeping 2-6) with staff, quite literally off the beaten track
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Villa Jacaranda, Varkala
A charming and peaceful 4-room guesthouse in Varkala, with rooftop terrace, fragrant garden and veranda views of the Arabian Sea
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India : Kerala : Northern Kerala (1)
Neeleshwar Hermitage, Malabar
A beautifully calm retreat with a fabulous spa on the undeveloped North Keralan coast
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India : Andaman Islands (1)
Barefoot at Havelock, Havelock Island
Get away from it all at this hideaway resort on the "best beach in Asia" in the unexplored Andaman Islands
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Indonesia : Bali : Denpasar & South (4)
Jimbaran Puri Bali, Jimbaran Bay
Beachside cottages with fabulous pool on Jimbaran Bay within easy reach of airport
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The Elysian, Seminyak
New, cubist oasis in fashionable Seminyak, with private pools, a sensory spa and a sharp eye for style
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Gajah Mina Beach Resort, Lalang-Linggah
Secluded hotel set amidst rice fields on Bali's dramatic south west coast – a quiet idyll for lovers (and grown up surfers)
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Puri Madawi, Petitenget-Seminyak
Funky lumbung-style hotel in up-and-coming Petitenget (next to Seminyak) - stylish budget rooms close to a secluded beach and Bali’s party capital
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Indonesia : Bintan Islands (1)
Nikoi Island, Nikoi
Eco-friendly luxury on a serene private island in Indonesia - just 2 hours from Singapore
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Malaysia : Langkawi (2)
Bon Ton Resort, Langkawi
Eight antique Malay houses rebuilt in an old coconut plantation on the island of Langkawi
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Temple Tree, Langkawi
Stylish living history at this delightfully different heritage project, on Langkawi island, off the NW coast of Malaysia
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Sri Lanka (1)
Tailormade Tours - Sri Lanka, Colombo
Specialist operator who can create customised itineraries to cater to your personal travel dreams
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Sri Lanka : Galle & South Coast (4)
Mahawella Beach House, Tangalle
A stylish, new 2-bedroom beach house with laid-back charm, set on a quiet fisherman’s beach near Tangalle (sleeps 2-4)
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The Frangipani Tree, Near Galle
Inspired by architect Geoffrey Bawa, a modern minimalist hotel that lets the oceanside setting speak for itself
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Secret Garden, Unawatuna
A basic but charming villa and 2 bungalows (sleeping 2-14), set in a leafy paradise across the road from Unawatuna beach
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Talalla Retreat, Gandara
Serene, laid-back hotel on a pristine and undeveloped beach with some yoga retreats
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Sri Lanka : Bentota (3)
Club Villa, Bentota
Dutch colonial hotel in a beach paradise setting where all your needs are catered to …
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Paradise Road - The Villa Bentota, Bentota
A cool designer resort with classy rooms and classic architecture within a whisper of the beach
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Sri Villas, Induruwa
Three boutique beach villas (each sleeps 4-8) with unrivalled views of the Indian Ocean, 3km from Bentota
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Sri Lanka : Wilpattu & Northwest (2)
Bar Reef Resort & Khomba House, Kalapitya
Boho-chic beach resort on Sri Lanka's pristine northwest coast, with great snorkelling, dolphin trips, and a cool pool
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Dolphin Beach, Kalpitiya
Comfortable, stylish tents on a swathe of golden beach, with pods of playful dolphins a short boat ride away
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Thailand : Koh Lanta & Koh Kradan (2)
Sri Lanta, Koh Lanta Yai, Krabi
Rustic chic cottages, zen-style spa and pool, and morning yoga by a quiet sandy beach
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The Seven Seas Resort, Koh Kradan
Tropical island resort near Trang, with an atmosphere of utter relaxation and a setting of natural perfection
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Thailand : Koh Samui (1)
Muang Kulaypan, Koh Samui, Suratthani
Samui's only design hotel, at one end of Chaweng's still-superlative beach, combines Oriental minimalism with Thai grace
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Thailand : Koh Pha Ngan (1)
The Sanctuary, Koh Phangan
Hippy island hangout that's grown up to be a seriously cool place, with detox and retox in equal measure
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Thailand : Koh Tao (1)
Sensi Paradise, Koh Tao
The best of the beach lodges on the remote island of Koh Tao: 40 beautifully simple thatched houses dotted about peaceful landscaped gardens
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Thailand : Hua Hin & East Coast (1)
Aleenta Hua Hin, Pranburi
A stylish beachside retreat with beautiful suites and spa, 3 hours south of Bangkok
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