Luxury Hotels in Burma (Myanmar)
Emerging Burma (Myanmar) is an explorer’s dream – fascinating natural phenomena, mystical temples toppling into the riverbanks, and undiscovered tropical beaches. Discerning travellers will find an array of good hotels, but they do need to be booked well in advance due to the increase in tourist numbers to Burma. Expect colonial Grand Dames, hotels with stupa-studded vistas and bamboo-clad lakeside lodges. Browse our portfolio of hand-picked hotels, lodges and resorts in Burma, listed alphabetically by location:

- All
- Beach & Islands
- The north - Mandalay & Inle Lake
- Yangon & South
- Bagan & river cruises
- Yangon Highlights
Amara I ,
Bagan

The Amara I is a traditional Burmese riverboat that cruises up and down Burma's (Myanmar's) beautiful Irrawaddy River. Cruises mainly go...
View here Amara II ,
Bagan

The Amara II is very similar to her sister boat, the Amara I. Launched in 2008, the Amara II has...
View here Amara Mountain Resort ,
Kalaw

Amara Mountain Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Secret Gems. A quaint colonial cottage which dates from 1909,...
View here Amara Ocean Resort ,
Ngapali Beach

The Amara Ocean Resort stretches along the pristine shoreline of Ngapali Beach on the west coast of Burma (Myanmar). The 28 spacious...
View here Aureum Palace ,
Bagan

Aureum Palace features in Ampersand's Top 10 Swimming Pools Aureum Palace is a sprawling property of 114 rooms and villas...
View here Aureum Palace Inle ,
Inle Lake

Aureum Palace Inle is a traditionally Burmese resort located on the eastern banks of Inle Lake. The style of the...
View here Bagan Lodge ,
Bagan

Owned by the Apple Tree brand, who also have The Metropole Hue in Vietnam, Bagan Lodge it is part of...
View here The Road to Mandalay ,
Bagan

The Road to Mandalay is arguably the most luxurious and romantic way to explore the tranquil Irrawaddy (Ayeyarwady) River. Setting...
View here Chatrium Hotel ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

The Chatrium Hotel is located next to the historic and well known Kandawgyi Lake in the heart of Myanmar's capital,...
View here Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa ,
Ngapali Beach

Overlooking the turquoise seas of the Bay of Bengal, the Hilton Ngapali Resort & Spa is an elegant property with...
View here Hotel by the Red Canal ,
Mandalay

The Hotel by the Red Canal is a stylish boutique hotel perfectly located in the centre of Mandalay's main sites.The...
View here Hpa-An Lodge ,
Hpa-An

Located at the foot of Mount Zwe Kabin in the heart of south eastern Burmese (Myanmarese) province of Kayin, Hpa-An...
View here Inle Lake View Resort ,
Inle Lake

Inle Lake View is a stylish Burmese-French owned resort situated on the western shore of Inle Lake. This boutique hotel...
View here Inle Princess Resort ,
Inle Lake

Inle Princess Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Eco Retreats This peaceful family owned resort is the perfect base...
View here Kandawgyi Hill Resort ,
Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin)

Kandawgyi Hill Resort is in a good location, with the botanical gardens and a selection of the town's finest colonial...
View here Malikha Lodge ,
Putao

Malikha Lodge is the perfect introduction and final farewell to Northern Kachin State. Perched high above Burma's (Myanmar's) Nam Lang...
View here Mandalay Hill Resort ,
Mandalay

Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel is centrally located at the foot of Mandalay Hill. The rooms offer panoramic views of the...
View here Meliá Yangon ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

Meliá Yangon opened in August 2016 and is situated on the banks of Inya Lake. It is also conveniently located...
View here Mountain Top Hotel ,
Kyaikhtiyo

This basic hotel is the best available for stays in Kyaikhtiyo, rooms have fans, and have garden and mountain views....
View here Mr Charles Hotel ,
Hsipaw

A simple guesthouse well located in the centre of Myanmar's Hsipaw, Mr Charles Hotel is currently the best property in...
View here Mrauk U Princess ,
Mrauk U

Mrauk U Princess is the charming sister property to the Inle Princess Resort at Inle Lake, and is by far...
View here MY Drenec ,
Mergui Archipelago

Originally built as a working boat designed to spend long weeks on the open seas, the Drenec underwent a major...
View here Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa ,
Ngapali Beach

The Ngapali Bay Villas & Spa is one of the best properties on Myanmar's pristine Ngapali Beach. The 32 contemporary...
View here Popa Mountain Resort ,
Bagan

Popa Mountain Resort is perched on the steep hillside peak of Mount Popa. Situated 2,500 feet above sea level, the...
View here Pyin Oo Lwin Hotel ,
Maymyo (Pyin Oo Lwin)

Deep in Myanmar's Shan Highlands east of Mandalay, in the scenic hill town of Pyin Oo Lwin, formerly Maymyo, lies...
View here Riverside at Hsipaw Resort ,
Hsipaw

Set along Hsipaw's picturesque riverside, the Riverside @ Hsipaw Resort is comprised of a series of charming brick cottages with...
View here Rupar Mandalar Resort ,
Mandalay

Rupar Mandalar Resort is a delightful member of the Mandalay hotel scene, tucked away amidst landscaped gardens to the east...
View here RV Kindat Pandaw ,
Bagan

This classic 187 ft river cruiser is full of Burmese (Myanmarese) charm and appeal, and has all of the on board...
View here RV Pandaw II ,
Bagan

The Pandaw II is a replica of a colonial era river steamer with an ultra shallow hull, allowing access to...
View here RV Paukan ,
Bagan

Paukan is the ancient name of Bagan, the old city of two thousand temples on the bank of the Irrawaddy...
View here RV Strand ,
Bagan

Burma’s (Myanmar's) most historic hotel, The Strand Hotel in Yangon, is launching it’s very own cruise ship, RV Strand. First sailing...
View here Sanctuary Ananda ,
Bagan

First sailing in December 2014, the luxurious and stylish all-suite Sanctuary Ananda ship will take you on voyages of discovery...
View here Sanctum Inle Resort ,
Inle Lake

Launched in 2015, the Inle Sanctum is a 94-room luxury resort on the eastern shore of Inle Lake. The tone...
View here Sandoway Resort ,
Ngapali Beach

Sandoway Resort is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Beach Hotels Nestled amongst coconut palms on Myanmar's Ngapali Beach, the Sandoway Resort...
View here Sule Shangri-La ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

Part of the prestigious Shangri-La hotel group, opposite Scott's Market, the Sule Shangri-La is a well located modern luxury hotel....
View here SY Aventure ,
Mergui Archipelago

SY Aventure is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. Sleeping up to 6 guests in a master cabin and...
View here SY Meltemi ,
Mergui Archipelago

SY Meltemi is a great catamaran for couples, groups of friends or families as there is plenty of space to...
View here SY Meta IV ,
Mergui Archipelago

SY Meta IV is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. Sleeping up to 8 guests and with a crew...
View here SY Raja Laut ,
Mergui Archipelago

SY Raja Laut is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. Over 100 feet in length Raja Laut is an antique...
View here SY Scame ,
Mergui Archipelago

Scame is a timeless 72 foot sailing yacht with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With three double cabins, she is...
View here SY Sunshine ,
Mergui Archipelago

SY Sunshine is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Luxury Sailboats. Sleeping up to 6 guests in two main staterooms and...
View here The Governor's Residence ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

This property is one of Ampersand's Top 10 Lux City Hotels Without a doubt our favourite hotel in Yangon, the elegant...
View here The Hotel at Tharabar Gate ,
Bagan

Nestled amongst the temple complex of Old Bagan, opposite the beautiful and iconic Ananda Temple, the Hotel at Tharabar Gate...
View here The Loft ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

Opened in 2014, The Loft is a boutique city hotel located in the heart of Yangon.With a chic and modern...
View here The Lotte ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

The Lotte Hotel is a brand-new property just outside the city centre, next to the beautiful Inya Lake, and only...
View here The Savoy ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

Overlooking Myanmar's glistening Shwedagon Pagoda, the centrally located Savoy is a throwback to colonial times.Partly renovated, part new build, the...
View here The Strand ,
Yangon (Rangoon)

Originally built in 1901 by the Sarkies brothers on the banks of the Yangon river, mere minutes’ walk from the...
View here Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort ,
Bagan

Situated just outside of Old Bagan, the spacious Thiripyitsaya Sanctuary Resort has a brilliant location on the banks of Myanmar's...
View here Wa Ale Island Resort ,
Mergui Archipelago

Tucked away on a 9,000-acre privately-owned island in the Lampi Marine National Park, Wa Ale is an intimate and luxurious...
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