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Villa Siem Reap
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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Good beds, basic shower bathroom. Bit noisy out the back in the mornings. Nice open-air eating/breakfast place with good food. Ten minutes’ walk to down town markets or a quick tuk tuk ride.
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Around US$30 for twin room
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www.thevillasiemreap.com
Rebecca
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Nirwana Gardens
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Bintan Island, Indonesia
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The enormous Nirwana Gardens Resort has villas, a hotel and bungalows, but the beach club cabins represent good value. Located right on the beach, this laid back area of the resort has good access to water sports.
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From S$95 but check for specials
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www.nirwanagardens.com
Katie
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Ellies
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Near Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia
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Very friendly manager, great staff, delicious fresh breakfast, bit of an out of the way location but just five minutes drive to Geger Beach – one of the best in Bali.
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Less than S$70 a night for double room
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www.ellies-bali.com
Laura
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Sunway Putra Hotel
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Good room size, close to KL shopping square – right above Park Plaza. Check accommodation booking websites for good deals.
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Around S$100 a night for double room
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putra.sunwayhotels.com
Sherah
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Eden 54
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Kota Kinabalu, Borneo, Malaysia
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Compact but stylish rooms. Extremely friendly and helpful owners. Central to just about anything you would want to do in KK.
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Around S$50 a night for double room
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www.eden54.com
Laura
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Village House
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Outside of Kuching, Borneo, Malaysia
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The location in the old town is ideal;walking distance to everything, but far enough away to avoid the crowds at night. The hotel is situated around a beautiful garden, where you can sip cocktails at sunset or enjoy an excellent breakfast from the on-site restaurant.
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A TripAdvisor favourite, this hotel charges around $92 per night for basic room, but book in March for a stay in May or June and receive a 20-percent discount.
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www.villagehouse.com.my
Monica
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Thavorn Beach Village
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Phuket, Thailand
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Four-star accommodation in garden bungalows or seaview bungalow just a step away from secluded beach. Fantastic, enormous pool. Situated in Nakalay Bay about 4km outside Patong.
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From S$75 for a bungalow (cheaper in low season)
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www.thavornbeachvillage.com
Alex
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Aloft – Sukhumvit 11
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Brand new hotel, a member of the Starwood group. Edgy, modern vibe with lots of in-room gadgets. Amazing location, right opposite Bed Supperclub and just a 5minute walk to the BTS.
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Room only: 2,111 baht ++ (about $85)
www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.html
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Kate
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Betel Garden Guest House
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Hoi An, Vietnam
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Friendly, small guest house set in a lush garden with swimming pool. Good, cheap meals. 15 minutes’ walk to central Hoi An, along the river. Free bikes.
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From US$50 per night
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betelgardenhomestay.com
Katie
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Ha An Hotel
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Hoi An, Vietnam
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Located in Santubong (about 45 minutes from Kuching) and run by friendly husband and wife team, Donald and Marina Tan. A fusion between a traditional stilted Malay home and a longhouse Dayak house. Add in hammocks, palms, gardens, ponds, a pool that runs the length of the property, and a gourmet chef that prepares amazing delicious local and western fare, and this 12- roomed home is transformed into a little jungle oasis.
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Prices from $85.
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www.haanhotel.com
Monica
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Hanoi Essence Hotel
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Hanoi, Vietnam
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Dubbed the best boutique hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, it’s clean, has quick service and a good location.
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From US$50
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www.hanoielegancehotel.com
Kate
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