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Anantara Angkor Resort
Siem Reap, Cambodia · Anantara · High Luxury
Opened on Valentine's Day 2009 under the name The Sothea, a tribute to a beloved wife and mother, this 39-suite property became Anantara's first address in Cambodia in 2013, after a stint as Alila Sothea. Its saltwater courtyard pool replicates the proportions of Srah Srang, the 10th-century royal bathing reservoir inside the Angkor Archaeological Park.
- 39 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Neighborhood: Phum Krous
- Rooms from 495 sq ft (46 m²)
About Anantara Angkor Resort
- The hotel opened on 14 February 2009 as The Sothea, named in honour of a woman beloved by the original owner, a founding story told as a personal tribute.
- The saltwater pool at the heart of the resort was designed to evoke Srah Srang, the man-made reservoir built for Khmer royalty as a royal bathing spot within Angkor Archaeological Park.
- The Henri Mouhot Two-Bedroom Suite — named for the French naturalist who introduced Angkor Wat to European readers in 1860 — spans 235 sq m and includes a private spa room, plunge pool, and library.
- Entry-level rooms start at 495 sq ft (46 m²).
History
An intimate all-suite resort minutes from the Angkor Archaeological Park.
Opened on Valentine's Day 2009 under the name The Sothea — a tribute to a beloved wife and mother — this 39-suite property became Anantara's first address in Cambodia in 2013, after a stint as Alila Sothea.
The setting
Anantara Angkor Resort is set on National Road 6 in the Khum Svay Dangkum district, the artery linking central Siem Reap to the UNESCO-listed Angkor Archaeological Park — the same route traversed by French scholars, colonial administrators, and Cambodian royalty on their way to the temples. The all-suite property's lush tropical gardens and palms lend it the character of a private estate on the heritage corridor: Siem Reap's town center is ten minutes away and the entrance to Angkor Wat a 15-minute drive. The new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport lies approximately five kilometers distant, making the resort an effortless gateway for temple-circuit itineraries stretching from Angkor Wat to the shoreline of Tonle Sap Lake.
Restaurants and bars
- Chi Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant · Progressive Khmer and pan Asian
- L Lounge — Restaurant · Western favourites and pan Asian comfort food
- SALT — Bar · Fresh local fruit juices, cocktails, gourmet bites
Experiences
- Experience Butler-planned adventures — Adventures planned by a dedicated Experience Butler, such as exploring remote ruins by stylish Jeep or sampling Siem Reap street food on a Vespa.
- Temple Experiences: Half Day / Full Day Temple Tour — Personalised temple tours with the resident Temple Guru, including sunrise at Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Phrom and Prasat Ta Nei.
- Progressive Temple Circuit — Three-hour visit through rice paddies to three secluded temples, including a sacred blessing from a monk.
- Outlying Temple Half Day — Half-day tour along nature trails to the outlying temples of Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre.
- Spice Spoons - Anantara Cooking School — Interactive cooking class recreating local dishes, including a visit to the market.
- Helicopter Sightseeing Tours — Flights over the expansive ruins of Angkor.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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