Once a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, Amansara is a masterpiece of 1960s New Khmer architecture, located just ten minutes from the entrance to Cambodia's UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat. Located in spiritual Siem Reap, Amansara, with its manicured gardens, tranquil spa, curved pool, and canopy of ancient trees, contributes to the palpable tranquility that inspired the hotel's name: "heavenly peace." From yoga and meditation to candlelit dinners at Angkor Wat and exciting excursions, this is the perfect place to get to know yourself and the rich Buddhist culture of Siem Reap.
Flanked by a tranquil pond and a 43-meter-high bas-relief inspired by Angkor Wat, the path to the Aman Spa is a journey into an oasis of calm. In four treatment rooms, the range of therapies combines Khmer healing traditions with Aman's own organic blends to soothe the body and mind, while the Amansara program invigorates the spirit with yoga and meditation. You will also enjoy privileged access to the spiritual and historical riches of the world's largest temple complex, Angkor Wat. Explore the site on foot, by bicycle, or in a specially designed remork, cruise among the floating villages of Tonlé Sap Lake, and discover the rich Buddhist culture of Siem Reap.
The suites at Amansara offer a combined sleeping and living area that flows into a light-filled bathroom with a freestanding bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private garden courtyard with sun loungers and a pond. Sandstone reliefs reference the famous ruins of the Angkor temples, which are just a few minutes away. The pool suites pamper you with a private plunge pool and outdoor seating in a private garden courtyard. The suites are furnished with light terrazzo and wood and impress with their modern design. Each of them has a dreamlike king-size bed and a spacious living area with a sofa, desk, and a cozy dining area for plenty of variety during your dream vacation.
Whether you enjoy authentic Khmer cuisine in the restaurant with its high rotunda, have breakfast on the terrace of a village house surrounded by temples, or sip a cocktail on the roof terrace, Amansara promises unique culinary experiences. The main restaurant's all-day menu features both traditional Khmer and Western dishes, and you can help yourself to the walk-in cheese and wine cellar and a selection of freshly baked cakes. At the Khmer Village House, a traditional stilt house, you can even dine in a garden within the Angkor Wat World Heritage Site. The setting is ideal for a leisurely breakfast after exploring the temples, an authentic cooking class, or a romantic candlelit dinner prepared over charcoal with live music.
Seeing the breathtaking temples of Angkor Wat with your own eyes once in your lifetime – a dream vacation at the Amansara Resort not only makes this dream come true, but surpasses it many times over. The magnificent complex is located just a stone's throw away from the legendary temple complex and can look back on a truly royal history, as it once served as a guest house for King Norodom Sihanouk. After extensive renovation, an exquisite five-star luxury boutique hotel now awaits you here. Twenty-four suites offer every conceivable comfort – including a private pool in the pool suites.
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