Majestic Inle Lake is one of Southeast Asia’s hottest emerging tourist destinations, and its stunning scenery is no joke.
Especially after being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tourists started flocking in droves to admire the newly discovered hidden gems of Myanmar in other parts of the world.
Nestled in the mountains of Myanmar’s Shan State, Inle Lake is truly a sight to behold, with floating gardens, skilled fishermen and stilted houses on the shores of the country’s second largest lake.
If you’re looking for a decent place to stay in Myanmar, here are five of the best hotels near Inle Lake for you to choose from.
01: Sofitel Myo Min Lake
The newly opened Sofitel Inle Lake Myat Min is a stunning hotel overlooking azure waters, towering mountains and humble rice fields.
The 101-suite resort’s architecture is reminiscent of a traditional village by the lake, with native touches to the area. The room decoration incorporates materials such as bamboo, rattan and silk.
The suites also feature essentials such as high-speed Internet, Bluetooth speakers and IPTV, along with spacious luxuries to make your Myanmar getaway comfortable.
02: Novotel Myo Min Lake Hotel
As the first Novotel hotel in Myanmar for the French hotel chain AccorHotels, the modern resort highlights its ornate architecture made from local materials, from the pavilion-style lobby and restaurant to modern lacquerware and paintings .
The resort offers a variety of accommodation options: from lake-view junior suites and deluxe suites to senior villas, deluxe villas, and even two presidential villas, you can choose at will.
You’ll have options – stay in an airy suite overlooking the resort’s lush gardens, or relax in a spacious overwater villa.
03: Inle Lake Resort & Spa
This boutique eco-resort is one of the first resorts to be built in the emerging tourist destination.
Proud of traditional Burmese royal architecture and landscapes that blend with the natural beauty of its surroundings, Inle Resort and Spa offers 27 Burmese-style wooden bungalows set amidst 20 acres of tropical gardens overlooking Burmese waters.
After a day of adventure in Inle Lake, you can choose to treat yourself with a spa treatment or a few laps in the expansive pool.
04: Myanmar Temple Inle Resort
Myanmar Sanctuary Inle Resort has stunning beautiful views of Inle Lake and the mountains beyond.
The walkways of the resort’s three main hotel buildings, formed by many arches and cloisters, are set amidst stunning lush greenery that evokes the monastic style of Burma.
The hotel has 94 beautifully decorated rooms with modern interiors and classic style. The bathroom is spacious and bright with a deep bathtub and separate shower, perfect for those who enjoy a therapeutic bath.
05: Inle Lake Viewpoint Ecolodge
Save the world while enjoying sustainable accommodation at the Viewpoint Ecolodge. The resort consists of 21 serene stilt houses built using traditional Shan eco-friendly architecture (local limestone and straw) on the canal leading to the iconic Inle Lake in the colorful village of Nyaung Shwe in Southern Shan State edge.
Its rivals are sure to be impressed: the Viewpoint is equipped with all the modern amenities you’ll want, such as a flat-screen TV with DVD player and Wi-Fi. Now, who says comfort and convenience have to destroy the environment?
Inle Viewpoint Ecolodge, Yone Gyi St, Nyaungshwe, Myanmar, Tel: +65 94 500 066 01
