World's Best The Top 15 Resort Hotels in Asia in 2019 By John Wogan John Wogan Instagram John Wogan is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure and a contributing writer at T: The New York Times Style Magazine. He was previously a senior editor at Condé Nast Traveler and a travel features editor at Goop.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on July 10, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Despite the time it takes to get to many of the best Asian resorts, making the journey is totally worth it to T+L readers. The properties that travelers voted onto this year’s list of best resorts in Asia are notable for their distinct settings, which include an 18th-century royal palace on its own island, a modern beachside compound in Bali, and a secluded jungle camp in Thailand, where elephants roam the grounds. Every year for our World’s Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities. Related: The World's Best Awards 2019 In Bali, the Mulia earned its No. 3 spot with an ideal Indian Ocean location in the resort enclave of Nusa Dua. “A sanctuary to relax and rejuvenate,” is how one reader described it, also noting that the 20-room spa was especially “amazing.” Plus, with six swimming pools, nine food and beverage options, and activities that range from yoga and meditation to stand-up paddleboarding, some readers found hardly any reason to leave the property. Elsewhere in Indonesia, Nihi Sumba (No. 7) impressed with a staff that “seemed to anticipate my needs before I did,” wrote one reader, who experienced a “spectacular feeling of warmth and welcome I haven’t found anywhere else.” The lush tropical environs of the resort are a draw for surfers and nature lovers, with a special emphasis on sustainability. “It’s a very chill, relaxing spot where the focus is all on the outdoors,” remarked another reader. “A perfect mix of luxury and social consciousness.” 15. InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula, Danang, Vietnam Courtesy of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Score: 95.66 More information: danang.intercontinental.com 14. The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 95.71 More information: oberoihotels.com 13. Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Score: 95.83 More information: fourseasons.com/sayan 12. The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.08 More information: oberoihotels.com 11. Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, Chiang Rai, Thailand Courtesy of Anantara Score: 96.13 More information: anantara.com 10. The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, India Courtesy of Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Score: 96.20 More information: oberoihotels.com 9. Anantara Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand Courtesy of Anantara Score: 96.24 More information: anantara.com 8. Nihi Sumba Indonesia Courtesy of Nihi Sumba Score: 96.46 More information: nihi.com 7. Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India Courtesy of Taj Hotels Score: 96.48 More information: tajhotels.com 6. Six Senses Laamu, Olhuveli Island, Maldives Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Score: 96.50 More information: sixsenses.com 5. Gangtey Lodge, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan Ken Spence/Courtesy of Gangtey Lodge Score: 97.18 More information: gangteylodge.com 4. Six Senses Yao Noi, Thailand Courtesy of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas Score: 97.74 More information: sixsenses.com 3. The Mulia, Bali, Indonesia Courtesy of The Mulia Score: 98.25 More information: themulia.com/mulia-bali 2. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam Courtesy of JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Score: 98.56 More information: marriott.com 1. The Leela Palace Udaipur, India Courtesy of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts Score: 98.89 More information: theleela.com This year’s winner, the Leela Palace Udaipur, is one of Rajasthan’s most revered hotels. Perched on Lake Pichola with views of the Aravali Mountains, guests cited its superlative service and spa among the highlights. “The staff was exceptional,” said one, and visitors are given a welcome fit for royalty, complete with local musicians and a shower of rose petals. All 80 rooms in the lavish, Mughal-inspired building come with lake views, and its six acres are dotted with dozens of varieties of palm trees, as well as shady manicured lawns and gardens. See all of our readers' favorite hotels, cities, airlines, cruise lines, and more in the World's Best Awards for 2019. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit