Five Best: Asian Budget Hotels
Amy Winston finds you don't have to splash out to find style in the Far East
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This newly built guesthouse is paving the way for budget boutique hotels in Siem Reap, the base camp for Angkor Wat. It is constructed as a traditional brick and wooden mansion, complete with private terrace and hammocks. A carved wooden Buddha overlooks the shaded central garden courtyard, which is surrounded by eight rooms with canopy beds and colonial-style interiors. Facilities include a restaurant, free internet use and airport transfer.
La Villa Loti, Siem Reap, Cambodia (00 85 56 396 3879; www.coconut-hotel-angkor.com). Doubles start at US$44 (£26), including breakfast.
The Cliff Hotel, Thailand
Traditional Thai bungalows sit between jutting limestone cliffs and lush tropical gardens at this bijou resort. Built from reclaimed materials and designed to keep guests close to nature, each of the 20 guest rooms feature orchid-strewn outdoor bathrooms and beds looking onto private illuminated gardens. After a couple of lengths in the oxygenated infinity pool you can relax with complimentary fruit and fresh juices or enjoy breakfast on your private garden terrace. The pavilion-style restaurant serves Thai and pan-Asian cuisine using local produce; facilities also include free broadband, Thai massage and al-fresco poolside DVD screenings.
The Cliff Hotel, Ao Nang, Krabi Province, Thailand (00 66 756 3 81 17; www.k-bi.com). Doubles start at 3,350Bt (£47), including breakfast.
Vinh Hung Hotel 1, Vietnam
This classic Chinese trading house is deep in the heart of the Unesco World Heritage town of Hoi An. It is centrally located, allowing you to explore the old town labyrinth - best seen on the 15th of each month when lights are turned off and paper lanterns illuminate the streets. Oozing old-world charm, the 19th-century building has wooden panelled walls and lantern-adorned entrances. A winding, narrow staircase leads to 12 atmospheric bedrooms. Two of the rooms are classified as "special", complete with canopy beds and antique rugs; Michael Caine set up his dressing room in one of them while filming The Quiet American.
Vinh Hung Hotel 1, Hoi An, Vietnam (00 84 51 08 64 074; www.vinhhung hotel.com). Doubles start at US$26 (£15), including breakfast.
Boat Landing Guest House, Laos
This lodge overlooks the Nam Tha river in northern Laos. The award-winning guesthouse uses solar power to heat showers, recycles all waste and houses a wildlife sanctuary in its grounds. Traditional Laos bungalows constructed from local materials feature private terraces that hug the water's edge. Guests can also explore upstream on the hotel's river-rafting tour in an area bursting with tropical birds, or take part in its local school scheme.
Boat Landing Guest House, Luang Nam Tha, Laos (00 85 86 312 398; www.theboatlanding.com). B&B starts at $25 (£14).
Qunci Villas, Indonesia
Qunci Villas is beach boutique chic at its best. 20 traditional wooden villas are cradled by the exotic landscaped gardens overlooking the ocean, blending European design with an Indonesian flavour. Minimalist interiors with splashes of primary colours contrast with traditional wooden exteriors and the decked area that surrounds the infinity pool. The restaurant serves dinner on the beach, or head to the private Balinese Bale for a dash of romance. Well located for the Batu Bolong temple and monkey-watching at nearby Pusuk Pass.
Qunci Villas, Lombok, Indonesia (00 62 370 693 800; www.quncivillas.com). Doubles start at $70 (£38), including breakfast.
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