PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Once a residence for guests of the king, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture – an unabashedly modern style. A careful and sensitive restoration brought the building back to its former glory, retaining the original single-level layout, curvilinear pool and monochrome minimalism.
  • Set in a garden compound, the 24-suite resort has the ambience of a private home and is the ideal base for travellers seeking to explore Khmer culture and the majestic ruins of Angkor. A variety of temple tours and cultural walks is available as part of the guest experience.
  • Gardens and a canopy of mature trees create an introspective atmosphere, continued in the Suites, which open onto private courtyards and ponds.
  • Amansara’s curved, 17-metre central pool is overlooked by a cushioned alcove and surrounded by loungers. In addition, a 25-metre lap pool lies hidden behind the gardens.
  • Encounter 12th century Khmer craftsmanship and make off-the-beaten-track discoveries on the outskirts of vibrant Siem Reap. Custom itineraries lead guests intuitively towards less-explored destinations – cycling through crowd-free ruins, meditating amid ancient forest, or cruising to the floating villages of Tonle Sap lake.

EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE

We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.

  • Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
  • Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
  • Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
  • Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
  • Complimentary private airport transfers.
  • Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
  • Early check-in and late check-out.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi.
  • Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.

A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.

ACTIVITIES:


Angkor And Beyond

Personalised itineraries are prepared for each guest, with suggestions for daily outings combining temple excursions with cultural activities. Guests are provided with knowledgeable,Aman-trained guides and private transportation – by remork for excursions to Angkor Park, and by vintage Jeep or air-conditioned car for trips into the countryside or further afield.



Scholar In Residence

Amansara regularly invites scholars to conduct informal lectures and excursions to places of special interest. Aimed at deepening guests’ knowledge and experience, these sessions focus on a range of subjects, including history, archaeology,architecture, satellite imagery, dance, culture and traditional music.



Cycling

Siem Reap is easily navigated and guests can use mountain and town bicycles to explore the town and nearby villages. Cycle along the river road, taking in the old French quarter, 18th-century pagodas and the bustling old market area, or head out into the picturesque countryside along palm-lined paths, past temple ruins and rice paddies.



Boating

Explore Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake, Tonlé Sap, aboard one of Amansara’s wooden motorboats, Amanbala I and II. Observe daily life at the lake’s villages – stilted or floating, depending on the season – and the rich and varied plant, fish and bird life that make this Unesco-protected biosphere reserve one of the world’s most valuable ecosystems.

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OVERVIEW

Amansara Roof Terrace

Minutes from the sacred temples of Angkor – a Unesco World Heritage Site – Amansara is a peaceful sanctuary on the outskirts of Siem Reap. A masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture commissioned by King Norodom Sihanouk for his guests, today the residence houses 24 sleek Suites, along with a soaring circular dining room and a holistic spa. Set in a garden compound, the resort has the ambience of a private home and is the ideal base for travellers seeking to explore Khmer culture and the majestic ruins of Angkor. A variety of temple tours and cultural walks is available as part of the guest experience. The original pool has been replicated amid tranquil mature grounds, and many of the Suites feature private gardens and plunge pools, adding to the introspective atmosphere.

Custom-fitted remorks (rickshaws) and vintage Jeeps whisk guests and their private guides to Angkor,where Amansara’s Khmer Village House provides respite and rustic meals within the archaeological complex. Amansara’s sleek circular Restaurant offers Cambodian-centred cuisine under soaring ceilings, or outdoors at pergola-shaded tables by the pool. For a unique experience, private dining is available at the resort’s rustic Khmer house at Angkor, where meals are prepared over charcoal to the sounds and sights of village life. The spa offers four treatment rooms, each equipped with a steam bath and shower, and is complemented by a yoga space and the resort’s central pool, as well as a hidden 25-metre lap pool.

ROOMS

Finished in pale terrazzo and timber, Amansara’s Suites offer a combined bedroom and living area which steps down into a light-filled bathroom with an island bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to a private garden courtyard with sun loungers, a reflection pond and, in 12 suites, a private plunge pool. Sandstone reliefs reference the famed ruins of Angkor temples just minutes away.

All Suite Interiors

Pool Suite

Offering a private plunge pool (6m x 5m) 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.

Courtyard Suite

Courtyard Suite

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.

Suite Bedroom

Contemporary Suite

Each of the contemporary Suites finished in pale terrazzo and timber offers a combined sleeping and living area and an island bathtub.

DINING

Amansara’s sleek circular Restaurant offers Cambodian-centred cuisine under soaring ceilings, or outdoors at pergola-shaded tables by the pool. The daily changing menus focus on simple flavours, using organic produce direct from the market and local suppliers. For a unique experience, private dining is available at the resort’s rustic Khmer house at Angkor, where meals are prepared over charcoal to the sounds and sights of village life.

Amansara

Dining Room

Capacity: 35; pergola: 16. The focal point of the property, with a seven-metre ceiling and two shaded pergolas. Khmer and Western cuisines featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients. Includes a walk-in wine and cheese cellar, along with a casual lounge area serving freshly baked cakes and local delicacies. Alfresco meals can be taken by the pool or gardens.

Amansara

Roof Terrace

Capacity: 30 seated; 60 for cocktails. Seasonal venue for evening drinks and private dinners.

Sara KVH Dining

Khmer Village House

Capacity: 14. A rustic private venue within the Angkor Archaeological Park, this traditional wooden house on stilts overlooks Srah Srang, an ancient Khmer royal bathing pool. Signature dishes include nom ben chok–delicious fresh noodles with chopped herbs,salad and green curry, cooked over a charcoal clay stove by a local chef. Exclusively for Amansara guests, the Village House serves breakfasts, lunches and candlelit dinners, and is also available for cooking classes.

Private Dining Experience At Temple

Private Dining Experience At Temple

For special occasions, a private dinner can be arranged inside one of the temples, accompanied by live musicians and dance performances.

FACILITIES

Running parallel to a reflection pool, the approach to the spa sets the tone for what lies within: a tranquil sanctuary, where therapies make use of traditional Cambodian techniques and natural products. Four treatment rooms, each equipped with a steam bath and shower, are complemented by a yoga space and the resort’s central pool, as well as a hidden 25-metre lap pool.

Spa Lounge

Spa Lounge

The spa overlooks a reflection pond set against a 43-metre sandstone relief. Each of the four treatment rooms has an attached relaxation area with a private steam bath and shower. Treatments use Cambodian techniques and all-natural Aman Spa products. An in-house yoga teacher hosts sessions in the contemplation room.

Amansara Siem Reap pool
Amansara Siem Reap Lappool

Swimming pools

Amansara’s curved, 17-metre central pool is overlooked by a cushioned alcove and surrounded by loungers. In addition, a 25-metre lap pool lies hidden behind the gardens.

Amansara Boutique

Boutique

Offers a selection of objets d’art from Cambodia and the Indochina region,along with locally made handwoven silks,lacquerware, wood sculpture and jewellery. Includes sustainable products created by organisations aiming to help the community.

Library

Library

Houses a comprehensive collection of books on Angkor and Khmer history,along with coffee-table books, travel guides,novels, magazines, newspapers and board games. Hosts regular archaeology and history lectures, cultural performances and exhibitions showcasing local artis.

Area & Location

Area, Country
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Nearest Airport
Siem Reap International Airport, Siem Reap
Local Currency
Cambodian Riel
Time Change
GMT +7:00
Language
Khmer
Best time to go
December to March

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