23 Best Hotels in Cambodia

A small paradise set amongst the rice fields in a village just outside Battambang, this tranquil resort has lush tropical gardens where you can relax in a hammock among fruit trees and organically grown herbs, flowers, and vegetables, all used by its restaurant to create healthy Cambodian, Asian, and European dishes. Each room has a terrace overlooking either the garden or the lake, and extra-spacious family rooms feature both king-size and twin beds and two bathrooms. The owners have created lots of unique activities for guests over the years, and were the first to run a fantastic street food tour and a village and river tour on bicycles and a local fishing boat. The onsite restaurant is outstanding.

This unique boutique hotel is located in a beautifully restored 1930s colonial villa, with spacious, well-maintained rooms that have an art deco feel. All are elegantly decorated with antique furnishings, objets d'art, and old black-and-white photographs of the area. The glass-roofed restaurant serves delicious Cambodian and European dishes, including a barbecue selection.

This tropical hideaway of rustic wooden bungalows stretches along a sandy crescent beach on the quiet side of Koh Rong Sanloem. The airy rooms are basic but clean, though the real draw here is the beach, brimming with clear waters perfect for snorkeling and swimming. The restaurant serves generous portions of Cambodian and international food, with fresh fish daily, and the breezy, laidback bar is the place to spend your evenings. Contact the hotel in advance and they will meet you at the boat from Sihanoukville to assist with luggage.

This chic boutique hotel is built around a grand 1930s villa with an open courtyard and a lotus-filled pond. Accommodations are located in the more modern buildings overlooking an enormous palm-shaded swimming pool. The minimalist rooms are furnished with modernist decor and most have balconies. There's an art gallery, the spa is of a high standard and affordable, and the restaurant, La Pergola, serves some of the finest French fusion food in the capital.

This refurbished 1960s Khmer villa brings a touch of arty chic to Phnom Penh's central suburbs. Three floors of spacious and functional rooms, all with balconies and adorned with striking local contemporary art, face a free-form pool surrounded by comfortable loungers and a covered patio—a perfect spot to enjoy the resort's complimentary breakfast.

This boutique hotel is located on one of Siem Reap's most charming laneways in Wat Damnak neighborhood, home to the historic pagoda with tranquil gardens and great street food eateries. Rambutan has loads of charm, with rooms (most have balconies and outdoor bathtubs) set around a gorgeous saltwater pool lined with sunbeds and tropical plants. The resort has Urban Residencies upstairs—sleek contemporary apartments with industrial-chic touches, kitchens, and dining-living rooms that are ideal for longer stays.

Located opposite the palm-lined riverside promenade, the light-filled rooms at Amanjaya come with traditional rosewood furnishings and Khmer silk textiles, while every suite has a balcony with a view of either the Tonle Sap River or Wat Ounalom. The Le Moon Terrace bar on the rooftop has panoramic river views, and is the place to be at sunset. In-room massage services are also available.

While not as fancy as some of the other lodgings in the area, this intimate resort offers great value in lush tropical surrounds with sea views. There's a good restaurant and pizzeria, complimentary breakfast of Khmer and French favorites, a gorgeous pool, and a kids' playground.

This stylish boutique hotel has a streamlined modernist Cambodian aesthetic with curvy staircases, raw concrete, and breezy corridors. The centerpiece of the property is a spectacular swimming pool with water falling from a hot tub on an upper floor into the pool below, creating a waterfall effect, and a second pool on another floor that's perfect for swimming laps and sunbathing. In the evening, head upstairs to the Lantern Bar for a drink beneath the stars.

This welcoming boutique hotel one block from the riverside has two types of lodgings, with some rooms upstairs in the main French colonial-inspired building above reception and others in traditional style Khmer wooden houses. Rooms are huge and beautifully decorated with great attention to detail. There's a big stunning pool, a small shop selling Cambodian-made crafts and kramas, an excellent restaurant, and a poolside lounge-bar that has long drawn expats for its popular happy hour(s). Breakfast is very generous with a wide choice of options and freshly squeezed juices. The restaurant's long menu includes local, Asian, and Western dishes—try the Cambodian spring rolls and curries. The helpful staff can book anything for you, including Battambang's best tuk-tuk drivers.

The accommodations are attractive and the rates reliable at this tranquil, small hotel, a couple of blocks east of the river behind La Noria. Khmer handicrafts and antiques fill the rooms, which have high ceilings and tile floors. Each one has a large porch or balcony overlooking a nicely planted yard, which holds a pool and open-air thatched restaurant. Large bathrooms with stone floors have both a shower and the traditional Cambodian bathing option of scooping water out of a giant ceramic urn, which sounds archaic but is thoroughly refreshing after a hot day at the temples.

Ideally located on the riverfront, cooled by the river breezes, and across from the National Museum, the Foreign Correspondents Club or FCC is well known as a hub for expats and visitors who hang out at its lively restaurant-bar on the second and third floors. Accommodations include all the essentials plus chic touches, and some overlook the busy river promenade, offering a feel of the hustle and bustle of the capital. Named after ancient Angkorian temples, the rooms have a colonial aura about them. Try to get a room in the main building.

The fifth in a local chain, the Frangipani Palace Hotel is currently the only hotel in Phnom Penh with a rooftop pool, from where you can enjoy lovely panoramic views of the capital, especially at sunset. Later on it's a pleasant spot to sip a moonlight cocktail and enjoy a snack at the bar. The hotel's location, standing next to two of the city's most noteworthy landmarks, the Royal Palace and the National Museum, offers further incentive for staying here. Rooms are practical, modern, and comfortable but need better finishing. Ask for a room facing out onto Street 178.

As one of the best backpacker's options, the Ivy offers cheap accommodations a short walking distance to most central spots. Guests can relax with a drink in the courtyard or play some pool. The friendly restaurant serves Western and Khmer dishes, including numerous healthy and vegetarian options and a popular Tapas Night on Friday, and the bar has a happy hour with $2 cocktails.

The functional rooms in this 11-story hotel on the bank of the Mekong have balconies and sweeping views over the city and the Mekong River. There's a spa and small swimming pools, a rooftop bar, and the hotel is just a few minutes walk from the bus station.

Meaning "the end of the world" in French, Le Bout du Monde is perched on the top of a steep hill near the national park, with beautifully landscaped gardens, far-reaching views, and eco-friendly credentials. The comfortable, attractively furnished, and spacious thatch-roofed bungalows, which have wraparound balconies, are built in traditional Khmer style from local wood and stone and stand on stilts, overlooking magnificent panoramic views of lush landscapes, Bokor Mountain and the Gulf of Siam. The excellent restaurant serves Cambodian and French delicacies including the famous Kep crab and other local seafood prepared with garden-grown ingredients.

The rooms here are immaculate, spacious, and surprisingly pleasant for a budget property.

Welcoming and relaxed, this affordable boutique hotel would be the closest thing Siem Reap has to a B&B, if it wasn’t also the site of two restaurants helmed by one of the city’s finest chefs, Mengly Mork. Owned and operated by a French-speaking Malagasy couple, the hotel is beautifully decorated in colonial style and has two swimming pools. As for dining options, there’s a casual eatery in the courtyard and an intimate fine dining restaurant inside, offering a multi-course tasting menu of contemporary Cambodian cuisine. The location is unbeatable with a nearby French patisserie, Siem Reap’s oldest theater around the corner, and plenty of cafés, restaurants, and bars within a minute’s stroll.

This beautiful boutique hotel owned and run by a warm, welcoming Cambodian couple consists of traditional Khmer wooden buildings that overlook lush tropical gardens, including a large pond. The high-ceilinged rooms are all spacious, decorated with Khmer textiles. There's a stunning swimming pool, spa, and an excellent restaurant serving authentic Cambodian food. While the lodgings are about 3 km south of the old center, some of Battambang's star attractions are on your doorstep, including the River Sangker, two heritage house museums, historic pagodas, and a few good street food stalls in the village.

Lining a pristine beach, this chic boutique resort has a swimming pool, a stunning bar, and an assortment of activities that include beach volleyball and snorkeling. Some beachfront bungalows have private pools. Breakfast is generous and staff are welcoming.

Located down a small lane off a quiet road, this immaculate little resort has a lovely pool, excellent service, and clean and comfortable traditional bungalows. As an added treat, the food is very good and they even sell craft beers.

The former residence of the governor of Ratanakiri Province has been transformed into a scenic resort with a beautifully landscaped tropical garden. The charming villa, with ground- and first-floor rooms and suites, most in the main building with a few set in the gardens, are steeped in colonial charm and furnished with Cambodian antiques and decorative items made by local tribes. For a luxurious family experience, the Governor's Suite ($250), which sleeps five people and has its own large living room with billiard table and private terrace, is highly recommended. The restaurant serves a satisfying selection of Cambodian- and French-inspired dishes, while on-site amenities include a spa, a refreshing saltwater pool, and a boules court. The staff can arrange all sorts of activities and tours from cooking classes and cultural experiences to cruises and gem mines tours.

This grand hotel on hip Street 240 has suites on the top floors with balconies overlooking the city, while rooms on the ground floor have terraces that lead directly to the pool. This was the former residence of U.S. ambassadors, and all rooms have marble floors and a cream color scheme, with polished dark-wood furniture. The hotel's café serves fresh-baked French pastries. If you're traveling with kids, nanny service and a video game corner are among the family-friendly amenities.