Anantara Angkor Resort
cambodia, cambodia · ★★★★★
The Verdict
Worth it for your honeymoon?
Anantara Angkor Resort is a 39-suite, all-suite boutique property tucked just behind Siem Reap's Royal Residence and a five-minute walk from the Old Market and Pub Street. Its scale is the headline: the property is small enough that the staff know your name by the second morning, and every guest receives a dedicated butler from check-in to check-out — a level of service rare at this price point. The architecture is Khmer-inspired with strong batik motifs, hand-carved teak panels, and contemporary art by local Cambodian artists; the courtyard wraps a tropical lap pool ringed by frangipani. For honeymooners, the combination of all-suite intimacy, butler service that arranges everything from private sunrise temple visits to in-suite candlelit dinners, and a town-centre location that puts the night markets and the best independent restaurants within walking distance is genuinely compelling. This is the address for couples who want bespoke service and walkable urban texture rather than rural seclusion.
- ✓Prioritise spa & wellness
- ✓Are willing to invest in once-in-a-lifetime
- →Need a strictly adults-only resort
- →Want a direct beachfront
- →Prefer boutique & intimate properties
Score Breakdown
91/100
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At a Glance
Room Recommendation
Which room to book
The Anantara Pool Suite is the standout honeymoon room — a spacious 95-square-metre suite with a private outdoor terrace and dedicated plunge pool, a deep freestanding bathtub set beside louvred windows, separate rain shower, and a king bed dressed in Cambodian silk. The butler service genuinely shines in the Pool Suites, with breakfast brought poolside on request and bath rituals (rose petals, candles, champagne) drawn before dinner. The Anantara Two-Bedroom Suite is overkill for couples; the standard Anantara Suite is beautiful but lacks the all-day privacy of the plunge pool. For peak romance, request a Pool Suite on the upper floor for treetop views.
No Surprises
True cost breakdown — 7 nights for two
Based on mid-range rooms, premium-economy flights from Europe, full dining and signature experiences. Adjust for your actual travel profile.
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Room (7 nights avg $900/nt) | $6,300 |
| Flights (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Airport transfers / seaplane | $200 |
| Dining & drinks (beyond room) | $9,450 |
| Excursions & experiences | $700 |
| Spa / signature treatments | $600 |
| Tips & service (8%) | $1,260 |
| Total estimated | $20,310 |
Day by Day
Your 7-night honeymoon itinerary
Arrival & Old Market Wander
Land at Siem Reap International and meet the Anantara driver. The 15-minute transfer drops you at the lantern-lit lobby. Your butler walks you to your Pool Suite, runs through preferences, and arranges a welcome plate of mango sticky rice. Late afternoon walk through the Old Market and along the Siem Reap River, then dinner at Chanrey Tree just two minutes from the hotel.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat & Bayon
4:30am wake-up with hot Cambodian coffee and pastries delivered to your suite by your butler. Private guide and vehicle to Angkor Wat for the iconic five-tower sunrise. Continue to Bayon temple inside Angkor Thom — the 216 enigmatic stone faces in the morning light are among the most surreal sights in Asia. Return for a long brunch and an afternoon by the pool.
Ta Prohm & Banteay Srei
Late morning departure to Ta Prohm, where vast silk-cotton trees split the temple walls open. Lunch in a quiet local spot, then drive 25km north to Banteay Srei, the miniature pink sandstone 'Citadel of Women' carved with the most exquisite detail in the entire Angkor complex. Return for a candlelit private dinner in your Pool Suite, set up by your butler.
Spa Day & Khmer Cooking Class
An off-temple day. Morning yoga in the garden, then a Cambodian Mountain Awakening couples ritual at the Anantara Spa — kaffir lime body scrub, four-hand massage, and a herbal compress treatment. Afternoon Khmer cooking class at the Anantara cooking school: market visit, then prepare amok trei, num banh chok, and palm sugar caramel pumpkin. Eat your creations on your terrace.
Tonle Sap Floating Villages
Day trip south to Kompong Khleang, the largest and most authentic stilted village on Tonle Sap, Southeast Asia's biggest freshwater lake. Boat through the flooded forest in a wooden longtail, visit the floating school and pagoda, and lunch with locals on the water. Return for a swim and a quiet dinner at Chi Restaurant.
Phnom Kulen & 1000 Lingas
Drive into Phnom Kulen National Park, the sacred birthplace of the Khmer Empire. Walk to the riverbed of the Thousand Lingas — fertility carvings worn into the bedrock — swim in the waterfall pools, and visit the giant reclining Buddha at the summit. Picnic lunch arranged by your butler. Evening drinks on the hotel rooftop bar with the Royal Residence palm trees rustling.
Spa, Royal Palace Walk & Farewell
A slow final morning with breakfast on your terrace, then a couples spa treatment. Walk to the Royal Residence gates and through the Royal Independence Gardens, then lunch at a small French bistro in the Old French Quarter. Afternoon tea at the hotel. Farewell dinner at Chi — a degustation of contemporary Khmer cuisine — set up by the butler with rose petals and candles.
Honest Assessment
What to know before you book
March through May routinely tops 40°C in Siem Reap; the Pool Suite plunge pools become daytime essentials, and temple visits are best confined to sunrise and sunset windows.
The southwest monsoon runs June through October — rains are short, intense, and dramatic, and temple crowds drop noticeably with significantly lower hotel rates.
The Angkor Archaeological Park pass is tiered (1-day, 3-day, 7-day) and must be bought separately at the official ticket office with a passport photo, in USD cash.
Temple dress code is strictly enforced — shoulders and knees covered for both men and women; pack a light scarf and breathable long trousers.
Pre-Arrival
Email to send the hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Anantara Angkor Resort Dear Anantara reservations team, We are planning our honeymoon [DATE]-[DATE] and are interested in an Anantara Pool Suite with butler service. Please advise on availability, private sunrise Angkor Wat tours, spa rituals, and any honeymoon arrangements you offer for celebrating couples. Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Good for honeymooners?
Anantara Angkor is one of the most romantic small hotels in Cambodia. The 39-suite all-suite scale, dedicated butler for every room, Pool Suite plunge pools, and walkable location near the Royal Palace and the Old Market make it ideal for couples who want intimacy and bespoke service. The butlers will quietly arrange everything from rose-petal baths to private temple sunrises and in-suite candlelit dinners.
How many days do we need at Angkor?
Three full days at Angkor is the sweet spot — enough to cover Angkor Wat at sunrise, Bayon and Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei and Preah Khan without temple fatigue. The 3-day pass is valid across a 10-day window, allowing honeymooners to interleave temple days with spa days, the Tonle Sap floating villages, and Phnom Kulen.
Do we need a visa?
Most nationalities can get a Cambodian e-visa online before travel or a visa on arrival at Siem Reap International Airport for around USD 30. Bring a passport-size photo and USD cash. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond entry. Always reconfirm with your country's foreign ministry before booking flights.
Best time to visit?
November through February is dry, cooler season — best for temple exploration with sunny mornings and clear sunrise skies. March to May is dry but very hot. June to October is the green monsoon season with brief afternoon storms, dramatic skies, lush rice paddies, fewer crowds, and noticeably lower rates. Each season has a distinct character at Angkor.
Is it walking distance to the Old Market?
Yes — Anantara Angkor is a five-minute walk to the Royal Residence gates and the Old Market, and roughly seven to ten minutes to Pub Street and the night markets. The hotel also runs a complimentary tuk-tuk shuttle into the Old French Quarter for guests who prefer not to walk in the heat. The temple gates are 15 to 20 minutes by tuk-tuk.
Currency — do they take US dollars?
Yes, US dollars are the de facto currency across Cambodia, including at Anantara, restaurants, tuk-tuks, temple ticket offices, and shops. Bring clean, undamaged small bills (1s, 5s, 10s, 20s) — torn or marked notes are sometimes refused. Cambodian riel is used for change under a dollar. Credit cards are accepted at the hotel and upmarket restaurants but rarely elsewhere.
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