Sala Lodges

Sala Lodges offers one of the most distinctive stays in Siem Reap. Instead of a conventional hotel block, it is made up of eleven traditional Khmer wooden houses, each built between the 1950s and the 1980s as a family home in the Cambodian countryside. Local artisans restored them, and several were dismantled in distant villages and rebuilt here, standing on stilts in tropical gardens. The result feels like a small village of its own, and it has earned a One MICHELIN Key in both 2025 and 2026.

Each house has its own name and character, and most contain a single bedroom, which gives guests a rare sense of space and privacy. One house has two connecting bedrooms, which suits families or friends travelling together, and another, House Boun, which was moved to the site in 2011, now holds the spa. The houses combine their original timber structures with modern comforts, so you get the atmosphere of rural Cambodia without giving up a good night's sleep.

The gardens are the heart of the property. A swimming pool set among the greenery is the place to cool off after a morning at the temples, and Ma Om Restaurant serves Cambodian cuisine in an open-air garden setting, from breakfast through to candlelit dinners. Sala Spa and Wellness offers treatments inspired by Cambodian wellness traditions, making it easy to spend a quiet afternoon without leaving the grounds.

Sala Lodges suits couples, honeymooners and travellers interested in architecture and Cambodian culture, as well as families who book the two-bedroom house. With only a handful of houses, it fills up quickly, so reserve well ahead for the high season. It is less suited to travellers who want a large resort with many facilities or a lively hotel bar.

The lodges are in Sala Kamreuk, a residential area a short tuk-tuk ride from the Old Market and the town centre, and close to several of Siem Reap's best-known restaurants. Contact the hotel by phone or through the contact form on its website to book, and ask the team to help arrange temple guides and drivers. The setting is peaceful, so it also works well as a base for a longer stay of four or five nights.