Sentosa View Hostel in Singapore

If you want to stay in a hostel which is quite nice, clean and affordable then Sentosa view is a nice option. This hostel is located in spottiswood park road. It is close to Outram park MRT & Tanjan pagar MRT. Lots of food courts and shopping markets nearby. Also the hostel is near to the city area.

You can find two kind of rooms in this hostel. A room with six beds and without bahtroom so you have to use the common bathroom which is outside (there are two common washroom). Another room with six beds but the washroom is inside the room (attach washroom). A room will cost you between $15 - $28 Singapore dollar. It depends on the season as well. You can make a booking through http://www.hostelworld.com web site.

There are so many free facilities availalbe in the hostel which includes:
Free access to internet. There are also two computer available for traveller withou laptop
Free breakfast
They do have water boiler and microwave oven
Laundry will cost you less then $5 Singapore dollar
Also they have TV channel and some dvds if you are bored

If you are planning to extend your stay in the hostel then make sure to book in advance through the hostel booking web site else you might find that there is no room available later. It’s quite funny but sometimes they prefer the online booking.

The attendant at the hostel is also a nice guy who can speak good english. Dont’ mix the name of the hostel with the Sentosa Island. The hostel do have a web site: http://sentosaview.com

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The Gayana Eco Resort, Sabah Malaysia

Recently reopened in July after major renovation, the Gayana Eco Resort is located in the wilderness of Gaya Island, just a 10 minute boat ride from the city of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, East Malaysia.

True to its name, the resort located on the largest of the five coral reef islands that make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is dedicated to conserving its marine life with a Marine Ecology Research Centre on site.

Guests can participate in its coral regeneration programme and learn about its efforts in the propagation of giant clams. They have spawned seven out of the world's eight giant clams.

With its prime location on pristine waters, the 44 over-water luxury villas feature balconies from which to enjoy the view. Some of the villas also offer direct steps into the lagoon and access to the special breakfast boat that delivers breakfast to your balcony.

Three restaurants and a bar offer the ideal island atmosphere with spectacular views of the jungle and ocean. The seafood is a speciality and cultivated in the hotel's own sea farm.

Guests can relax in the infinity pool overlooking Malohom Bay or indulge in a traditional Borneo Urut massage. Adventure seekers can dive at the hotel's dive centre, take guided kayak trips through mangrove forests or see the wildlife on a jungle trek.

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Spheredivers Homestay, Mabul Island Sabah, Malaysia

Spheredivers Homestay provides accomodation for Divers and Non Divers. Diving packages varies upon guests request whether to dive in Sipadan Island or hunting for small critters around Mabul and Kapalai dive sites. As for snorkelers, its all free to snorkels around Mabul Island.

They also provide Discovery Scuba and PADI/SSI Open Water courses to guests, not to mention other courses from Advanced to Dive Master courses by our most experienced Instructor(PADI/SSI) Situated in Mabul Island, Spheredivers Homestay and Scuba Diving is among the Bajau people houses who lives on stilts.

So do the homestay, maintaining the originality of the surroundings creating a similar environment to the guests. Guests form all over the world would definitely experience the culture of this island with its friendly people with a well construct diving facilities to cater for dives.

They mainly serve traditional Malay food but also offer simple western food especially for breakfast. Homestay houses* 6 Twin Sharing Rooms (Single bed)* Dining Area* Dive Centre with all Diving facilities* Sundeck Accomodation Price Divers RM 70/Night for Non Divers RM 170 + RM 70 subsequent night.

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Radius International at the heart of Kuala Lumpur

Surrounded by some of the best dining, nightlife and shopping the city has offer, this modern hotel offers an oasis of peace in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Radius International is ideal for its close proximity to the fashionable Bintang Walk, which is within walking distance of the hotel.

The hotel is also within 3 km of many world-renowned tourist attractions, such as the Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC, The Kuala Lumpur Tower, Merdeka Square, Chinatown and the famous Handicraft Centre at Central Market. There are good roads and public transport, allowing for accessibility for both business and leisure trips.

The friendly staff are eager to assist you with a warm and friendly Malaysian welcome, whether you would like assistance in making dinner reservations, require details on certain attractions or simply need an extra towel or 2.

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Sedona Hotel is Top Indonesia Resort

Sedona Hotels International calls for triple celebration as Hotel Sedona Manado was awarded Indonesia’s Leading Resort while Sedona Hotel Yangon and Sedona Hotel Mandalay were nominated Myanmar’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2011.

Hotel Sedona Manado winning this award on its first nomination within two years of operations is remarkable. Mr Vincent Tan, Senior Vice President of Sedona Hotels International said “We are honoured to receive this award which signifies the international travel industry recognition of Hotel Sedona Manado as Indonesia’s Leading Resort. We are committed to continue contributing to Indonesia’s travel and tourism industry and to raise Manado’s profile on the global tourism scene as an attractive dive and leisure travel destination.”

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Hotel Sedona Manado is 2011 Indonesia's Leading Resort

Sedona Hotels International calls for triple celebration as Hotel Sedona Manado was awarded Indonesia’s Leading Resort while Sedona Hotel Yangon and Sedona Hotel Mandalay were nominated Myanmar’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards 2011.

Hotel Sedona Manado winning this award on its first nomination within two years of operations is remarkable. Mr Vincent Tan, Senior Vice President of Sedona Hotels International said “We are honoured to receive this award which signifies the international travel industry recognition of Hotel Sedona Manado as Indonesia’s Leading Resort. We are committed to continue contributing to Indonesia’s travel and tourism industry and to raise Manado’s profile on the global tourism scene as an attractive dive and leisure travel destination.”

Set against a backdrop of Manado’s renowned diving and fronted by a dazzling private lagoon, Hotel Sedona Manado offers endless recreational opportunities. The sprawling 24 hectare resort is a tropical paradise with lush greenery, spacious rooms and memorable dining experience. Within the resort’s manicured grounds, Martha Tilaar Salon and Day Spa pampers with ancient Javanese beauty rituals.

Hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the travel industry’s equivalent to the Oscars, the World Travel Awards are the most comprehensive and prestigious awards program in the travel industry. The awards recognize excellence in the world’s travel and tourism industry and are voted by travel professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies and tourism organizations across the globe.

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5-Star Puri Alam Sari Villa, Indonesia

Puri Alam Sari Villa is only 15 minutes from the international airport and 5-minutes from the many world-renowned resorts, restaurants, beachside cafés and shopping districts at Jimbaran Bay, Nusa Dua and Seminyak.

2 air-conditioned double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 air-conditioned library/3rd double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 1 air-conditioned guest house/children’s bedroom with en-suite bathroom. One of only a handful of luxury villas-style that is set upon a soaring cliff - with sweeping panoramic views across Lombok Strait and the Indian Ocean - and on a clear day - views all the way to Java.

This vacation villa is comprised of a compound of modern Balinese living pavilions with steep alang-alang thatched ceilings and paras-stone floors with water features that surround each terraced pavilion. Behind an intricately carved-stone wall - located at the main entrance and accessed by a series of steps and a short walkway - is entry to the main living pavilion.

It is difficult not to notice the breath-taking view of the ocean beyond a 15-meter infinity edge swimming pool that seems to drift off the edge of the stone terrace. The main living pavilion features a wooden dining setting and unique sunken ‘conversation pit’ that seats 8 in comfort - all with a stunning sunset backdrop to the horizon.

The air-conditioned master bedroom is accessed via another set of steps across a lotus pond off the main living pavilion. It features a large 4-poster bed with walk-through dressing room and a separate en-suite with outside shower and a large bathtub that is set against a clear glass wall that offers tranquil scenes of the water features behind it.

A second pavilion houses another air-conditioned bedroom - similar in features to the master bedroom - with it’s own en-suite against a glass wall with views of the adjacent lily ponds and an outside Jacuzzi style spa. Of course…the spa features more magnificent views of the ocean and beyond.

A fourth pavilion has 2 single bedrooms with shared en-suite bathroom and outside shower. It should be noted that this extraordinary villa not only offers stunning scenic views of the ocean and picturesque views - in-land - of the many volcano summits by day, but twinkling colourful vistas of the city lights by night.

With its gentle ocean breezes - from the traveling trade winds - creating the perfect tropical climate all year ’round - ‘cocktail hour’ in the main living pavilion is always an essential indulgence at twilight.

Facilities summary:
2 separate double bedrooms with air-conditioning and en-suite bathrooms. Fully air-conditioned library/3rd double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. 1 air-conditioned guest house/children’s bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

Puri Alam Sari is serviced by:
2 cooks - fully trained in both local and European cuisines. 1 housemaids - kitchen hand, waiting service, cleaning and linen. 1 gardener/pool attendant. 2 over-night security guards. A 15 meter infinity edge swimming pool Large poolside terrace deck with sun-loungers and swimming- pool. Fully equipped kitchen. Satellite television, video VCD player and stereo CD sound system. Masseuse upon request. Nanny facilities upon request. Rental car for self drive or with driver upon request. Overseen by western management.

Courtesy: Bali Luxury Holidays

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The Majestic Malacca

Once a private mansion, several facelifts in the mid 1900s converted the property into what was known as The Majestic Hotel. Recent works of restoration has revealed the latest look of today’s very prominent Majestic Malacca.

Cleverly renovated and refurbished, this establishment draws influences from the Portuguese, Dutch, British and ‘Peranakan’ to mirror Malacca’s multi-faceted colonial past. One of YTL Hotel’s latest addition to their boutique property portfolio this is the group’s first classic hotel in the historical state of Malacca.

The Majestic Malacca is located on the banks of Melaka River. Tastefully fitted with teak furnishings, soft leather lounges and traditional Portuguese styled floorings, authentic artwork and antiques compliment the setting and echo the rich history of the region. The property boasts 54 immaculately furnished rooms with four-poster beds decorated with rich silks and cool cottons.

The hotel also houses a Spa Village with six treatment rooms spreading over two floors of the building. Interestingly, the spa has taken its pride of being the world's only spa to base its therapies on the healing heritage of the ‘Baba-Nyonya’ - a unique combination of Chinese, Malay and ‘Peranakan’ Chinese influences.

The culinary experience at The Majestic Malacca is second to none. Dishes from the ‘Peranakan’ culture, combined with that of the Portuguese, Dutch and English never fails to take the discerning guest on an adventurous culinary journey.

Other facilities at the hotel include a library, an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, as well as four functions rooms – equipped with Wi-Fi facilities - for social and corporate gatherings of up to a comfortable 70 pax.

For more information on The Majestic Malacca or make a reservation, contact the YTL travel Centre at travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my.

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20 Top hotels in Indonesia

The following is the list of 20 Top Hotels in Indonesia with the contact and website:

1. Amandari
   BALIUBUD -Br. Kedewatan Ubud PO BOX 33 UBUD 80571
   +62-361-975333 fax: +62-361-975335
   
2. Amanjiwo Hotel
   MAGELANG -Jln. Majaksingi, Komplek Borobudur
   +62-293-788333 / +62-293-788355
   
3. Amankila
   BALIKARANGASEM -Desa Manggis Karangasem
   +62-361-41333 / +62-361-41555
   
4. Amannusa
   BALINUSADUA -Jln. Nusa Dua
   +62-361-772333 / +62-361-772335
   
5. Aryaduta Hotel
   PEKANBARU -Jln. Diponegoro No.34, Pekanbaru 28116
   +62-761-44204, 44200 / +62-761-44210, 46527
   aryadutaku Uv^u^H @ `EaAw telkom.net
   http://www.aryaduta.com
   
6. Aryaduta Hotel
   JAKARTAPUSAT -Jln. Prapatan No. 44-48, Jakarta 10110
   +62-21-2311234, 23521234 / +62-21-3812060
   jktaj.reservation KMlE @ DDBQ hyattntl.com
   http://www.jakarta.aryaduta.hyatt.com
   
7. Aston Hotel
   JAKARTASELATAN -Jln. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Kav. Semanggi, Jakarta
   +62-21-2515151 / +62-21-5744160
   sales beFpU^ @ DrgalJ aston.indosat.net.id
   http://www.astonhotel_jakarta.com
   
8. Bali Cliff Resort
   BALIKUTA -Jln. P Batu Pageh, Ungasan
   +62-361-771992 / +62-361-771993
   
9. Bali Hilton Int’l Hotel
   BALINUSADUA -Jalan Pantai Mengiat, Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
   +62-361-771102, 771616
   http://www.balihilton.com/
   
10. Bali Hyatt
    BALIDENPASAR -jl Danau Tamblingan PO BOX 392 Sanur
    +62-361-288271, 288361
    
11. BALI HYATT
    BALISANUR -Jl. Danau Tamblingan 89 Sanur 80228 Bali
    Ph. +62 361 281234 Fax: +62 287693
    balihyatt.inquiries Cincij @ twZyF] hyatt.com
    http://bali.spa.resort.hyatt.com
    
12. Bali Intercontinental
    BALINUSADUA -Jln. Uluwatu No. 45, Jimbaran
    +62-361-771102 / +62-361-701777
    
13. Bali Padma
    BALIKUTA -Jl Padma 1 Legian PO BOX 1107 TBB
    +62-361-752111, 751723
    
14. Borobudur Hotel
    JAKARTAPUSAT -Jln. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta
    +62-21-3805555 / +62-21-3809595
    welcome Hm`i @ e_mIP borobudur.com
    http://www.hotelborobudur.com
    
15. Conrad Bali Resort & Spa
    BALINUSADUA -Jln. Pratama No. 168 TJ Nusa Dua
    +62-361-778788 / +62-361-773888
    
16. Crowne Plaza Hotel Jakarta
    JAKARTASELATAN -Jln. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3, Jakarta 12930
    +62-21-5268833 / +62-21-568867
    crowne zvWkEFn @ sV]cDW_ indosat.co.id
    http://www.crowneplaza.com
    
17. Discovery Kartika Plaza
    BALIKUTA -Jln. Kartika Plaza, South Kuta Beach 80361, Bali-Indonesia
    +62-361-751067 / +62-361-752475
    reservation UeyWl @ v[Iayv discoverykartikaplaza.com
    http://www.discoverykartikaplaza.com
    
18. Equator Surabaya Hotel
    SURABAYA -Jln. Pakis Argosari 47
    +62-31-5634083 / +62-31-5687172
    
19. Four Seasons
    JAKARTASELATAN -Jln. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, Jakarta
    +62-21-2523456 / +62-21-2524480
    rjk NliJHY @ MLBE cbn.net.id
    http://www.fourseasons.com
    
20. Four Seasons Resort
    BALIKUTA -Jalan Jimbaran, Bukit Permai Bali, Indonesia
    +62-361-701010/ 701020
    http://www.fourseasons.com/jimbaranbay/

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