Siem Reap, CambodiaWat Bo
Rambutan Hotel & Resort - Siem Reap
Stilted Khmer villas
Wat Bo Siem Reap, Cambodia
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
RambutanStilted Khmer villas
Built like a traditional Khmer village on stilts, two intimate wings cluster around lush gardens and two saltwater pools.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom sugar-palm beds and private outdoor terrazzo soaking tubs furnish the duplex villas.
Listed
Traditional Khmer bodywork sits steps from a shaded courtyard saltwater pool and stone waterfall.
Listed
Traditional Khmer village architecture sits tucked along quiet residential lanes near Wat Damnak.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
With just 26 units between them, they’re both small, and the property never feels crowded or busy.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wat Damnak's quiet residential lanes surround the gates, and the Old Market sits five minutes away across the river.
The rooms
Duplex villas arrange living spaces over two floors, while terrace rooms open to private outdoor terrazzo soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A stone waterfall splashes into the slate-tiled saltwater pool, flanked by cushioned loungers and tropical greenery.
The spa
Two treatment rooms host traditional Khmer bodywork and aromatherapy massage, lit by slender vertical windows.
Rambutan Restaurant
The open-air pavilion serves Khmer classics and Western dishes over teal geometric tiles facing the pool.
At the table
Bartenders mix house-infused tropical cocktails and serve fresh fruit juices at the open-air terrazzo counter.
How it began
The hotel opened in 2006 as Siem Reap's first gay-friendly boutique stay, when the lane was still home to roaming buffalo.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.