Guest Friendly Hotels in Southeast Asia

Complete guides to hotels that welcome overnight guests without joiner fees. Verified policies, budget to luxury options, updated for janvāris 2026.

What is a Guest Friendly Hotel?

A guest friendly hotel allows registered guests to bring visitors to their room without charging extra fees (joiner fees). These hotels have relaxed policies compared to standard hotels, which may charge 500-1,500 THB or refuse entry to unregistered visitors. Our guides identify verified guest friendly properties in each destination.

Thailand

Philippines

Vietnam

Cambodia

Laos

Tips for Booking Guest Friendly Hotels

  • āœ“Email the hotel directly before booking to confirm their current guest policy
  • āœ“Book for double occupancy to avoid confusion about additional guests
  • āœ“Visitor ID registration is standard practice for securityā€”this is different from joiner fees
  • āœ“International chains (Marriott, Hilton, Accor) are generally guest friendly in tourist areas