It’s not enough that it was the former guest residence of then-King Sihanouk, tucked behind discreet entryways. It’s not enough that it’s primly located on the road to Angkor Wat. This is also an Aman, and offers everything that comes with that banner – personal services, authentic experiences, with ties to the local community. In such a majestic destination swarming with visitors, unshouted-about luxury is a genteel high road to take, and with just 24 guest rooms (half of which have private pools), you can almost believe you are a royal guest too.
Best time to visit : December to May
What we absolutely love about the property and feel sure will dazzle you too.
Amansara has 24 suites, all similar in design. Each enjoys an open-plan setting with finishes in terrazzo and timber, as well as an outdoor courtyard. The courtyards of 12 Pool Suites feature private plunge pools measuring six-by-five meters. Each suite offers a combined sleeping and living area that contains a large writing desk and a king-size bed.
Check-in 15.00 / Check-out 12.00
Featuring a small private courtyard, each of the Suites finished in pale terrazzo and timber, offers a combined sleeping and living area and an island bathtub.
The Courtyard Suites flow from a combined sleeping and living area down to an open-plan bathing area, and out through floor-to-ceiling windows to a private garden courtyard with outdoor seating.
Offering a private plunge pool and outdoor seating in a private garden courtyard, the Pool Suites offer seamless open-plan living with an elegant bedroom flowing into a living area and light-filled bathroom.
Adjacent to Amansara’s Dining Room is the resort’s main swimming pool, a 17-meter curved pool overlooked by a cushioned alcove and sun loungers. At the other end of the lawn between the Pool Suites lies a 25-by-five-meter lap pool, hidden behind a six-meter-high wall.
Situated in Siem Reap, the cultural capital of Cambodia, just 10 minutes from the entrance to Angkor, Amansara was once the guest villa of King Norodom Sihanouk. Just a 15-minute drive from Siem Reap airport, Amansara provides an ideal base for exploring the temples of Angkor and Khmer culture. Complimentary transfers are provided for guests on arrival and departure.
Road to Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tom Rutherford has been General Manager at Singita and Leading Hotels of the World The Saxon. After these as assignments Tom left his home country South Africa and joined Aman in 2018 as General Manager of Amantaka in Laos. In May 2020 he was appointed as Aman Regional Director Indochina and General Manager of Amantaka.
Authentic traditional Khmer cooking in the heart of Pub Street. Simple décor, friendly staff. Open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
NGO Friends International restaurant, Cambodian-inspired menu, tapas style. Enjoy great food and give back at this lovely venue. The garden and setting is great for families. Open for lunch and dinner, closed Sundays.
This organisation provides hospitality training for underprivileged young adults. By dining at their restaurants, you can support them directly and help the students to gain hands-on experience. Expect delicious food and service from the heart. Salabai serves Western and Khmer cuisine and is open weekdays for lunch. Spoons serves Khmer cuisine for lunch and dinner, closed Mondays.
