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Sala Lodges
Siem Reap, Cambodia · Independent · Core Luxury
Sala Lodges opened in 2013 near Angkor Wat as eleven traditional Khmer wooden stilt houses, dating from 1956 to 1985, that Swiss co-owners dismantled in the Cambodian countryside and reassembled like Lego. Inspired by Switzerland's Ballenberg open-air museum, they sourced the houses starting in 2011; the oldest, from 1956, has rounded pillars, and the largest was a 1962 army barracks in Kampong Thom. The name sala means the small rest-house beside a pagoda.
- 11 rooms
- Opened 2013
- Neighborhood: Krong Siem Reap
- Rooms from 291 sq ft (27 m²)
About Sala Lodges
- Swiss co-owners were inspired by Switzerland's Ballenberg open-air museum, sourcing the houses from 2011 after buying land near Wat Damnak in 2010.
- The oldest house dates to 1956 and features rounded pillars, while the largest was a former 1962 army barracks in Kampong Thom.
- The name sala refers to the small house beside a pagoda where travellers rest.
- MICHELIN One Key in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 291 sq ft (27 m²).
History
Sala Lodges opened in 2013 near Angkor Wat, assembled from eleven traditional Khmer wooden stilt houses dating from 1956 to 1985. Its Swiss co-owners, inspired by Switzerland's Ballenberg open-air museum, sourced the houses from the Cambodian countryside and had them dismantled and reassembled like Lego on land bought near Wat Damnak in 2010.
The oldest house, dating to 1956, is distinguished by its rounded pillars, while the largest was a former army barracks from 1962 in Kampong Thom. The name sala refers to the small house beside a pagoda where travellers rest; the property holds one MICHELIN Key and is home to the Ma Om restaurant.
The setting
2 km from Angkor Night Market.
Restaurants and bars
- Ma Om Restaurant — Restaurant · Cambodian (contemporary taste of Cambodia)
Experiences
- Sala Spa & Wellness — Spa inspired by Khmer wellness traditions, combining skilled hands, natural ingredients and a calm, intimate atmosphere.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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