Region and interest
Best destinations for beach in Southeast Asia
4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for beach, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.
Ranked for beach in Southeast Asia
#1
Bali & Lombok
Indonesia
beach score: 10/10
USD 70–135 / person / day
Best April to October
#2
Philippines
Philippines
beach score: 10/10
USD 85–150 / person / day
Best November to April
#3
Thailand
Thailand
beach score: 9/10
USD 80–130 / person / day
Best November to March
#4
Malaysia
Malaysia
beach score: 8/10
USD 80–155 / person / day
Best December to March
Common questions
- Which destinations are best for beach in Southeast Asia?
- 4 of the 8 destinations we track in Southeast Asia score highly for beach, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
- What is the cheapest beach option in Southeast Asia?
- Bali & Lombok carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 70–135 per person for a typical trip.
- When is the best time to go in Southeast Asia?
- For Bali & Lombok our season model points to April to October.