The Cambodian heritage style Sala Lodges is a unique concept by two Swiss and French couples, that originated with an idea to preserve local village architecture. Over two years, eleven traditional stilt houses where disassembled and transported to Siem Reap where they were reconstructed and transformed into boutique bungalows. The result, the hotel has an authentic village ambience albeit with modern style.
Each of the eleven Sala Lodges date back to the 1950s and were home either to a farmer, fishmonger, soldier, civil servant or a garrison Colonel. The original architecture and design has remained but interiors have been spruced up and fitted with modern luxuries. At the heart of the hotel is a large swimming pool surrounded with manicured lawns and tropical gardens, perfect for cooling off in the hot-and-steamy Siem Reap.
There are two restaurants at the Sala Lodges serving both Western and tradition Khmer cuisines. Guests have options for fine dining at the Monolith Restaurant or enjoy communal dining at the Long Table where Western cuisines and wines are served al fresco. Bespoke excursions include private tours with expert guides to the Angkor Archaeological Park, traversing the well-worn jungle paths, boat rides on the Tonle Sap Lake to visit floating villages and Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary.
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Bar/PubCoffee ShopConciergeFamily RoomGardenLibraryMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay Sala Lodges Siem Reap comprises of 11 villas on stilts. Each are traditional Cambodian homes, collected from villages all over the country and transported to Siem Reap, where they have been rebuilt, and upgraded to offer the comfort of a boutique hotel. Interiors have an open-plan setting with hardwood floors, plush beds, wide windows and high-beamed ceilings. Facilities include en suite bathrooms with rain showers, air conditioning, minibars and private balconies.
ChildCare Families with children are welcome to stay at Sala Lodges Siem Reap. There are two larger houses which can accommodate up to three, four or five guests. House Pi and Bei ha two-bedrooms; the first bedroom can sleep four people and the second bedroom can sleep three people. While House Boun can accommodate up to five people comfortably. Babysitting services, baby cots or extra beds can be arranged, upon request.
Dine Guests have a myriad of dining options at the Sala Lodges. The open-sided, Monolith Restaurant and Bar, set in the grounds of the hotel provides the best of Cambodian cuisine. The menu includes the delectable Tonle Sap fish fillet, with avocado puree, wild rice and mango salad. Experience communal dining at the Long Table and Lounge, where international wines and multicultural flavours are served al fresco or opt for a romantic meal on the terrace of your own Lodge.
Relax Facilities at the Sala Lodges include a 20-metre outdoor swimming pool, in room massage service can be arranged. There's also a games room with multimedia library and bicycle on hire should you wish to explore the local area at your own pace. This eco-friendly hotel uses refillable metal bottles, bamboo straws for drinks and menus made from grass. The hotel also offers complimentary tuk-tuk rides through nearby villages.
Experience Like to visit the walled city of Angkor Thom and the surrounding countryside with a professional photographer? No problem, AwimAway and Sala Lodges can arrange it for you. Explore the jungles of Phnom Kulen National Park, then continue on to Banteay Srei temple. Nature and adventure enthusiasts may like to kayak on the Tonle Sap Lake and visit floating villages, then canoe to the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, home to Black-headed Ibis, Painted Stork and Spot-billed Pelicans.
Location Sala Siem Reap is located about 1km from the centre of town.
Getting there 11-hour flight to Bangkok followed by a further 1-hour flight to Siem Reap. Raffles Grand is 15-minutes from the airport.
When to go Cambodia is hot all year round and the best time to visit is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. It starts to get wetter in May and the wettest months are September and October. It is still possible to visit during this time as rain usually falls as short sharp storms. November is a fantastic month to visit Cambodia as it is very green after the rainy season and the lakes and rivers are full of water.
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