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1. JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand

Go elephant trekking, dive off Similan Islands, book a treatment at their award-winning Mandara Spa, or just simply relax in your room’s pool or seaview balcony or. For food lovers, there are 11 restaurants and bars in the resort, and Ginja Cook culinary school which teaches fine Thai cooking. 

From 12,700 baht (S$506) per night for a Deluxe Terrace

www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktjw-jw-marriott-phuket-resort-and-spa

2. The St. Regis Bali Resort, Indonesia

This sprawling resort features 123 suites and villas over an area of nine hectares. Take part in water sports like wind surfing and parasailing, or feast at the resort’s signature Kayuputi fine beachfront dining restaurant. Its Remède Spa uses techniques and ingredients that reflect the Balinese culture for a uniquely local experience. 

From US$468 per night for a suite

www.stregisbali.com

3. Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, Cambodia

Located just 10 minutes from Angkor Wat, this award-winning resort has 238 rooms and suites designed with French sophistication in mind. There is complimentary personal butler service and private spa suites with Khmer massages and Ayurvedic oil treatments among its offerings. Golfers will enjoy its championship golf course with sweeping fairways and fast greens, the first in Cambodia. 

From US$273 per night for a Luxury Room

www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-3123-sofitel-angkor-phokeethra-golf-and-spa-resort/index.shtml

4. Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort, Malaysia

The resort sits along the famous Cenang Beach, and is designed in the style of a traditional Malay village. Besides the usual offerings of all-inclusive resorts, you can also visit Langkawi’s Underwater World, which has over 5,000 freshwater and marine fish and corals, or the 91m-high Seven Wells Waterfall, a must-see for all nature lovers. 

From 1,400 ringgit (S$481) per night for a Premier Beach Front room

www.meritushotels.com/meritus-pelangi-beach-resort/default-en.html

5. Sunrise Nha Trang Beach Hotel & Spa, Vietnam

This colonial-style hotel is located in the heart of Nha Trang’s tourist district. Soak in the Nha Trang city culture with fishing tours, river tours, and even a market tour with the hotel’s chef. Or, as the hotel name suggests, watch the sunrise from your room’s private balcony that offers unobstructed views of the Nha Trang Bay.

From 7,704,666 dong (S$497) per night for an Executive suite with ocean view.

www.sunrisenhatrang.com.vn