Anantara's Siem Reap resort — 39 suites and pool villas with butler service, five minutes from Angkor Archaeological Park.
BrandAnantara Hotels & Resorts
DestinationSiem Reap
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingLuxury resort
Best ForCouples on temple-circuit trips seeking villa privacy between Angkor visits, repeat Anantara guests collecting Southeast Asia properties, families with older children who want butler service and private pools.
PrivacyHigh
ServicePersonalized Butler service
ButlerHigh
Private PoolYes
Built2013
Renovated2020
Anantara Angkor Resort opened in 2013 in Siem Reap, positioned five minutes from the Angkor Archaeological Park entrance. The property runs 39 accommodations across Deluxe Suites, Premier Terrace Suites, and Pool Villas, all with butler service. The 2020 renovation refreshed interiors while maintain
Key Features
Spacious suites and villas with private pools
On-site dining options featuring local and international cuisine
Anantara Spa offering a variety of rejuvenating treatments
Infinity pool surrounded by lush gardens
Complimentary shuttle service to Angkor Archaeological Park
Personalized itineraries for exploring local attractions
Dining
Chi Restaurant & Bar
L Lounge
Signature Experience
The Spice Spoons cooking class — Anantara's signature market-to-table program where guests cook with resort chefs, here adapted to Khmer cuisine.
Butler service at every accommodation level, pool villas at smaller scale than Siem Reap's larger resort competitors, and shuttle logistics structured for Angkor sunrise visits without group-tour timing constraints.
Signature Suite: Premier Terrace Suite
Private tub and breathtaking views
Accolades
Nominated for the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia-Pacific 2026
Best time: November through February offers the ideal dry season — clear skies, temperatures around 28°C, and lush vegetation from the preceding rains that makes Angkor's temples photogenically perfect.
Demand: Peak demand concentrates in the November through February dry season with Christmas and New Year commanding maximum occupancy. Shoulder months October and March offer exceptional value with minimal quality compromise.
Pricing: December and January rates at Amansara and La Résidence Angkor peak significantly. October represents perhaps the finest value window — freshly verdant temples, warm conditions, and reduced competition for bookings.
Insider tip: Angkor Wat sunrise requires advance planning — ultra-luxury concierges can arrange exclusive dawn access before the public gates open, with private breakfast served on site. This experience justifies staying at Siem Reap's top properties.
Avoid: June through August brings Cambodia's monsoon season with heavy daily rainfall, though temples remain accessible and prices are at their lowest for those unconcerned by afternoon showers.
