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Best of the Best Hotels 2023
Travellers' Choice
Travellers' Choice

Best of the Best Hotels

Small Hotels - Asia

We award Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best to hotels with a high volume of above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from our community over a 12-month period. Each winner has passed our rigorous trust and safety standards. Fewer than 1% of Tripadvisor’s 8 million listings are awarded Best of the Best, signifying the highest level of excellence in hospitality.

Congrats to all of the 2023 winners and a big thanks to the travellers who made it possible.

Below are the 2023 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Hotels for small places that make a big impression.


01.
What travellers love most
 Outdoor pool
 Spa
 Wine / champagne
  • Adiwana monkey forest was one of the best hotel stays we have had! The room is beautiful and clean, the breakfast was delicious with lots of options. Every... Show more
    cassiececchini
    @cassiececchini
    Reviewed
    June 2022
  • Stayed at Adiwana for 1 week and can not wait to go back. A small boutique hotel on Jalan Monkey Forest, about half way along and cannot compliment General... Show more
    bagsgettinround
    @bagsgettinround
    Reviewed
    February 2023
  • We stayed at the Adiwana monkey forest for 5 nights and it was absolutely amazing! The staff are so beautiful and welcoming and a special shout out to... Show more
    380daisyg
    @380daisyg
    Reviewed
    March 2023

02.
What travellers love most
 Private pool
 Restaurant
 Bar / lounge
03.
Nestled in the Kangra Valley, Palampur is known as the tea capital of Northwest India. Araiya Palampur stands between dense pine forests and the magnificent Dhauladhar Range and is the only property located... Show more
What travellers love most
 Rooftop pool
 Massage
 Concierge
04.
The Kayon resort is perched on Ubud hills side, surrounded with holy Petanu River and lush tropical rainforest gives a relaxing vibe. Kayon means tree of life creations and secret that grows from earth... Show more
What travellers love most
 Infinity pool
 Salon
 Breakfast in the room
05.
Puri Sebali Resort a luxury in traditional home in Ubud nestled on a ridge overlooking the verdant rice field. The resort offer three categories of expansive yet intimate suites and villas, each with attentive... Show more
What travellers love most
 Pool with view
 Butler service
 Spa
06.
Forest Canopy, an eco-friendly hotel and resort located at Thekkady operates and manages under E. M. Baby Business Group. We provide travellers "A Home Away from Home," with all the comforts, facilities... Show more
What travellers love most
 Pool
 Rooftop terrace
 Car hire
07.
Mount Xanadu Resort Wayanad Boutique Luxury Resort in Wayanad An ultra-premium boutique resort in Wayanad, located 3300 ft above sea level, crowns Cheengeri Hills, Pleasantly tucked away in the mist clad... Show more
What travellers love most
 Kids pool
 Steam room
 Sun deck
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08.
PRAMANA WATU KURUNG ENRICHING VILLAGE EXPERIENCE Sheltered within a Balinese village that is poised above the Ayung River valley in Ubud, Pramana Watu Kurung is an elegant resort designed to honour Indonesia’s... Show more
What travellers love most
 Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
 Infinity pool
 Massage
09.
D.A.T.A. Resort is India’s first military-themed glamping resort offering a curated experience like no other, consisting of fun and adventurous activities in a controlled and safe environment, combined... Show more
What travellers love most
 Evening entertainment
 Doorperson
 Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
10.
Welcome to Theanna Villas, your perfect Canggu Bali getaway. If you’re looking for luxury villas, look no further. Our villas offer five-star facilities, surrounded by lush tropical gardens. We pride... Show more
What travellers love most
 Poolside bar
 Pool with view
 Restaurant
11.
Luxury boutique hotel and spa located in Anuradhapura, North Central of Sri Lanka. Built on 58 lush acres bordering two ancient reservoirs, surrounded by unspoilt nature and tucked away in complete privacy,... Show more
What travellers love most
 Entertainment staff
 Private pool
 Breakfast in the room
12.
Authentically Lake Lodge Boutique hotel is a hotel which encompasses nice sceneries like Kandalama lake view, long distance of Dambulla area, calm & quiet, Large swimming-pool-equipped, personalized service,... Show more
What travellers love most
 Outdoor pool
 Poolside bar
 Concierge
13.
Luxury boutique resort on the shores of Karapuzha dam in Wayanad. Enjoy the magic of nature in an environmentally friendly layout. 20 elegantly furnished rooms in five categories to suit the need of everyone... Show more
What travellers love most
 Hot bath
 Yoga room
 Kids' outdoor play equipment
14.
Surrounded by the hills, yet being just 20 minutes away from tourist spots, Premkunj ensures you have accessibility alongside an escape from the noise and rush of the urban life. A 10-minute walk leads... Show more
What travellers love most
 Adult pool
 Wine / champagne
 Sun deck
15.
Blue Karma Dijiwa Seminyak is a lifestyle hidden charming hotel in the heart of Bali’s activity and happenings in Seminyak. Artistic creativity, comfort, ethnic design and a lush tropical garden have come... Show more
What travellers love most
 Light therapy
 Pool
 Bar / lounge
16.
“Service with a Smile” is one cornerstone principle of this newly opened property. Building on the successes of it's sister hotels, the boutique offers excellent services in addition to an amazing central... Show more
What travellers love most
 Car hire
 Outdoor pool
 Spa
17.
SEA & LAGOON. Privately owned, independent, award winning Boutique Hotel & Spa (est. 2010). Bold, colourful, contemporary - unpretentious at-home vibe. 16 vast bedrooms & suites with outdoor space set... Show more
What travellers love most
 Swimup bar
 Pool with view
 Massage
18.
Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi is a villas-only boutique resort, set in the lush jungle, overlooking the sea and islands of Langkawi. All our villas are fully and entirely private, we are popular with honeymoon... Show more
What travellers love most
 Hot bath
 Butler service
 Restaurant
Beaches travellers love
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Beautiful beach
Excellent beach. Crystal clear turquoise sea, golden sand. Cafe at the top of the stairs, donuts on the beach. A real gem.
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Reviewed
August 2022
19.
A Contemporary Boutique Resort in Aniwatta, a prime residential area of the Kingdom of Kandy offers you simple luxury with a touch of class fitting to a king's taste and desire. The resort is elegantly... Show more
What travellers love most
 Infinity pool
 Breakfast in the room
 Bar / lounge
20.
We invite you to elevate your travel experience with us. Ideally located 12 minutes from the airport, the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap city center and the magnificent temples of Angkor Wat, this hidden... Show more
What travellers love most
 Pool
 Concierge
 Spa
21.
The Wallawwa was once the country estate of the head chieftan of Galle. It is now home to The Wallawwa, Sri Lanka's first and only boutique airport hotel. Perfectly situated and designed to welcome weary... Show more
What travellers love most
 Outdoor pool
 Restaurant
 Bar / lounge
22.
Finding an ideal onsen ryokan in Sekikawa-mura does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Shikinosato Kikuya, a nice option for travellers like you. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a refrigerator... Show more
23.
Built over 250 years ago, Tamarind Hill, Galle is a magnificent colonial manor house. Today it is a Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Marvellous living is defined in each of the ten spacious rooms & two... Show more
What travellers love most
 Doorperson
 Poolside bar
 Pool
24.
Far removed from the hustle and bustle of city life, Tam Coc Garden, nestled amidst rice fields, is a jewel of hospitality, gastronomy and romanticism, harmoniously intertwined with local farm life. The... Show more
What travellers love most
 Happy hour
 Steam room
 Private pool
25.
Located in the heart of Siem Reap City, close to the city main attraction, just a few minutes of walk from Pub Street and downtown. The hotel features 26 tastefully decorated rooms with modern style, 1... Show more
What travellers love most
 Outdoor pool
 Spa
 Restaurant
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