As the colder nights roll in and daylight begins to fade, many of us dream of swapping the nine-to-five for a sun lounger and cold beer (or cocktail) on the beach.
And while November in the UK means wrapping up warm for bonfires and cosy nights at home, in Southeast Asia, the travel season is just getting started.
Transport booking platform Omio has analysed 50 beaches across ten countries in Southeast Asia based on hotel and flight prices, on-beach food and drink costs, crowd levels and beach and water quality.
Among the top value destinations are beaches that offer fresh coconuts for less than £1, beers at roughly £2 and hotels averaging about £57 per night.
Read on to find out the 10 best-value beaches for the 2025/26 season.
Bang Bao Beach, Koh Kood, Thailand
Known for its white sand, calm, shallow and clear turquoise waters, Bang Bao Beach on Koh Kood in eastern Thailand is pictured
This season, Bang Bao Beach on Koh Kood in eastern Thailand has taken the top spot in Omio’s rankings.
It is known for its white sand, calm, shallow and clear turquoise waters, making it ideal for swimming and relaxing.
With Bangkok as a major hub, return flights to Thailand are around £562 on average, keeping Thailand among the cheaper long-haul choices this season.
Pantai Tusan Bekenu, Borneo, Malaysia
Pictured: Sunset at Tusan Beach, Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia
Pantai Tusan Bekenu, also known as Tusan Beach, in Sarawak, Malaysia, is famous for its unique ‘horse rock’ formation, which is a natural rock arch that resembles a horse head.
It is located near Miri, in the district of Bekenu, and is a popular spot for locals and tourists to visit, especially for its picturesque scenery.
The water quality at the beach is rated ‘pristine’ and you can grab a beer for just £1.30.
Iboih Beach, Pulau Weh, Indonesia
Iboih Beach on Pulau Weh (Weh Island) in Aceh, Indonesia, is pictured
Iboih Beach has been described as a ‘small, hidden paradise’ and accommodation here is around £35 a night, according to Omio.
The shallow ocean water, which is so clear that you can see the ocean bed, has a water quality rating of ‘good’.
Iboih Beach is a popular spot for snorkelling with easy access to marine life.
It has an Omio crowd level ranking of ‘busy’ and is known as a hub of the local nightlife. Here, you can bag a beer for £1.60 and a coconut for just 80p.
Nongsa Beach, Batam, Indonesia
Nongsa Beach in the north of Batam Island, Indonesia, borders Singapore and offers views of the Singapore skyline
Nongsa Beach, located in the northeast of Batam Island, is a popular destination known for its clean white sand and clear blue sea.
This makes it an ideal spot for swimming, sunbathing and water sports.
One of the key attractions is the panoramic views of the Singapore skyline across the water at night.
The beach is easily accessible, located just minutes from Hang Nadim Airport.
Tanjung Tinggi Beach, Belitung, Indonesia
This image shows Tanjung Tinggi Beach, which is located on Belitung Island in Indonesia
Skip the usual ‘go to’ beaches of Bali and instead head to the Indonesian island of Belitung.
Tanjung Tinggi Beach is located on the northwest corner of Belitung Island, about 40 minutes from Tanjung Pandan city.
The tropical paradise is tucked neatly in a cove and lined with rock formations and ‘pristine’ warm waters, perfect for swimming.
However, as the most popular beach on the island, Omio ranks the crowd level as ‘packed’.
Teluk Keke, Perhentian, Malaysia
Located on the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia, waters at Teluk Keke are typically clear and calm, making it ideal for snorkelling
Teluk Keke is a beach renowned for its coral gardens, which are home to vibrant marine life such as clownfish, triggerfish, parrotfish, sea turtles and rays.
The waters are typically clear and calm, making it ideal for snorkelling.
The crowd levels are described as ‘chilled’ and the beach can be accessed on foot.
Doc Let Beach, Nha Trang, Vietnam
Doc Let Beach boasts white sand and clear water, offering a peaceful escape
Another beach known for its ‘chilled’ crowd levels, Doc Let Beach is located north of Nha Trang in Vietnam.
The beach boasts white sand and clear water, offering a peaceful escape where visitors can enjoy fresh seafood, including grilled shrimp, crab and squid.
Accommodation costs around £47, and a beer will set you back just £1.50, according to Omio.
Teluk Dalam Besar, Redang Island, Malaysia
Redang Island is part of an archipelago of nine islands in the South China Sea. The island is known for its clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches and rocky coves
Teluk Dalam Besar is a beach on Redang Island, Malaysia, known for its soft sand and clear, turquoise waters, making it a paradise for swimmers, snorkellers and divers.
As one of the larger islands off the coast of the Malay Peninsula, Redang offers a tropical escape with a variety of water activities.
With ‘chilled’ crowd levels, ‘pristine’ waters and £59 accommodation, this is a great value spot for winter sun.
Pantai Batu Burok, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Pantai Batu Burok is a popular stretch of beach in Kuala Terengganu
Known for its white sand, casuarina trees and activities like kite flying and horse riding, Pantai Batu Burok in Kuala Terengganu ranks in ninth place.
While the water quality is ‘good’ and crowds are ‘chilled’, recent TripAdvisor reviews mention the beach being strewn with rubbish due to strong currents.
Blue Lagoon, Luzon, Philippines
Ranking in 10th place, Blue Lagoon beach in the Philippines is known for its scenic beauty and blue waters.
With £24 hotels, £1.50 beers and ‘chilled’ crowd levels, it’s a popular destination for swimming, sunbathing and water activities like surfing.
For adventure lovers, Hannah’s Beach Resort in Blue Lagoon is home to the longest zipline over water in the world, spanning approximately 1.2 to 1.47 kilometres.
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