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Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Siem Reap, Cambodia · Sofitel · High Luxury
Opened in 2000 on Charles de Gaulle Avenue, the ceremonial boulevard running from Siem Reap's town centre to Angkor's gates, Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort houses the first international-standard 18-hole golf course in Cambodia and what multiple sources call the largest free-form pool in the country, set around 127 hectares of fairways that shelter over 75 bird species.
- 238 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Vithei Preah Sihanouk Ave
- Rooms from 387 sq ft (36 m²)
About Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
- The Phokeethra Country Club is Cambodia's first international-quality 18-hole golf course; its 127-hectare grounds host more than 75 recorded bird species, giving the facility ecological credentials alongside its sporting ones.
- The resort's lagoon pool is described by multiple trade sources as the largest free-form pool in Cambodia — a notable claim for a country whose tourism infrastructure has grown rapidly since the 1990s.
- Explorer's Tales bar at the resort is cited as Cambodia's first dedicated Champagne bar, adding a specific first-in-country distinction to its F&B portfolio.
- Entry-level rooms start at 387 sq ft (36 m²).
History
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort opened in 2004 in Siem Reap, Cambodia, the gateway city to the Angkor Wat temple complex — one of the world's greatest archaeological wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The resort's design celebrates Khmer architectural traditions with French luxury hospitality, using local stone, traditional motifs, and reflecting pools inspired by the temple architecture of Angkor. An 18-hole golf course, Khmer-inspired spa, and multiple dining options make it the definitive luxury base for visits to the temples.
The setting
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort commands a sprawling estate on Vithei Charles de Gaulle, the ceremonial boulevard running from Siem Reap's town center to the gates of Angkor, in the Khum Svay Dang Kum commune. The avenue's colonial pedigree reflects French urban planning that aligned the city's finest institutions along a single north-south axis, and the hotel's position here — 12 minutes on foot from the Angkor National Museum and five minutes by car from the temple complex — offers rare city accessibility with resort seclusion. Its championship 18-hole golf course and extensive spa gardens create a lush buffer from the urban bustle, anchoring the property within Siem Reap's densest corridor of luxury landmarks.
Restaurants and bars
- Mouhot's Dream — Restaurant · French
- The Citadel — Restaurant · International
- Explorer's Tales — Restaurant
- Serpent Bar — Bar
- The Sanctuary — Restaurant
Experiences
- Club Millésime wine and spirit tasting — An exclusive wine and spirit tasting every evening, with à la carte breakfast and afternoon tea included with Club Millésime access.
- Temple Dinners — A celebration hosted in the shadow of Angkor's timeless temples.
- Golf course — A championship golf course on the resort.
- Family Moments — A tropical haven where children play freely and families reconnect.
- Restaurant Mouhot's Dream — A modern reinterpretation of French gastronomic cuisine beside the Sala Lake.
- Explorer's Tales bar — A colonial-era style bar with live music and classic cocktails.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Golf course
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Cambodia's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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