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.
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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
@cassiececchiniReviewedJune 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
@bagsgettinroundReviewedFebruary 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
@380daisygReviewedMarch 2023
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What travellers love most
Private pool
Restaurant
Bar / lounge
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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 )
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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