The Elementum

The Elementum is a boutique hotel in the heart of Bingin with eight private rooms and one suite. It combines a restaurant and bar with a small spa, so guests can eat, drink and unwind without leaving the property, and it highlights its eco-friendly approach to building and running the hotel.

Rooms are spacious and finished in natural materials, with large windows onto tropical planting and, in some, a cushioned window seat. With so few rooms, service is personal and the atmosphere is calm even in peak season.

Bingin beach is about five minutes away on foot, and the cafés, gyms and yoga studios of the Bingin area are close by. It is a strong mid-range pick for couples. Book through the website or by email. The airport is around 45 minutes away depending on traffic. With only nine rooms, the restaurant and bar also attract a local crowd in the evenings, which gives the place a pleasant buzz without large numbers of guests around the pool.