The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Five stays in our directory list a pool bar or poolside bar: Mad Monkey Siem Reap, The Funky Village, THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar, Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar and Khmer House Resort.
- Where: Four of them cluster around Funky Lane and Rose Apple Road, 6.3 to 6.6 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat. Khmer House Resort sits on Palm Street, 7.8 km out.
- Rating: The four hostels and guesthouses score 4.1 to 4.7 on Google, and Khmer House Resort holds 4.8 across more than 570 reviews.
- Best for: Sunset drinks after a temple day, in a social setting by the water.
- Hours and access: Pool bar hours and visitor policies change, so ask the stay directly before you plan an evening around it.
Which Siem Reap stays have a pool bar worth visiting? Five stays in our directory list a pool bar or a poolside bar, and four of them sit within a few streets of each other around Funky Lane. After a day among temples, a cold drink by the water is one of the simplest pleasures in town.
This page describes each pool bar from the listings we opened, shows how the five compare on rating and distance, and gives you the questions that settle opening hours and visitor access. Those two details change often, so the stay itself has the final word. For rooms with a pool, see hotels with a pool under 60 dollars, and for the overall guide, start with budget and mid-range hotels in Siem Reap.
The Five Pool Bars at a Glance
Stays with a pool bar
| Stay | Type | Google price | Rating | Reviews | Area | Km to Angkor Wat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Monkey Siem Reap | Hostel | $ | 4.7 | 1,688 | Rose Apple Rd | 6.5 |
| The Funky Village | Hostel | $ | 4.6 | 1,667 | Steung Thmey Village | 6.3 |
| Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar | Guesthouse | $ | 4.1 | 934 | Steng Thmey Village | 6.6 |
| THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar | Hostel | $ | 4.6 | 363 | Funky Lane | 6.4 |
| Khmer House Resort | Hotel | $$ | 4.8 | 570 | Palm Street | 7.8 |
Ratings, reviews and distances come from our directory. Bar details come from each stay's site or a booking listing.
Mad Monkey Siem Reap
Party hostel & pool
The Funky Village
Fun atmosphere & pool
Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar
Garden setting & pool
THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar
Pool bar & social
Khmer House Resort
Exceptional value & top service
What Each Bar Offers
Mad Monkey Siem Reap lists two swimming pools, a poolside restaurant and a bar on its own website, which makes it the most complete pool and food set-up of the group. The Funky Village lists an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and its listing describes it as adults only.
THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar lists an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and sits a few minutes from the Angkor Night Market. Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar lists an outdoor pool, a pool bar and a restaurant, with a more garden-style setting. Khmer House Resort lists outdoor pools and a pool bar in a hotel setting, which suits couples who want a quieter drink.
The directory tags give a sense of mood: Mad Monkey as a party hostel with a pool, The Funky Village as fun atmosphere and pool, THE PLACE as pool bar and social, and Garden Village as garden setting and pool.
Choosing Your Evening
Match the bar to the mood
- Lively and social: Mad Monkey Siem Reap and The Funky Village, where the pool is the main event.
- Mid-energy: THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar, a social stay with a smaller crowd than the two largest hostels.
- Garden mood: Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar, which suits a relaxed drink.
- Hotel calm: Khmer House Resort, where the pool bar sits inside a quieter property.
If you plan to sleep at one of these stays, ask for a room away from the pool, since evening music travels. Rooms on the upper floors or at the back of the property give the pool area some distance. If you want a calm swim, the kids pools guide lists what to look for in quieter pools.
Questions to Ask Before You Go
Our sources confirm that these five stays list a pool bar. They do not confirm bar hours or whether visitors who are not staying can use the pool, so a short message settles the plan.
Send these to the stay
- What time does the pool bar open and close today?
- Can visitors use the pool bar, and is there an entry or minimum spend?
- Is the pool open to non-guests, and until what time?
- Does the bar host events on the evening you plan to visit?
- Is there a dress or age policy, since The Funky Village is listed as adults only?
A message on the booking platform or the hotel's social page usually gets a quick answer. Ask for the reply in writing so you can show it at the door.
Fitting a Pool Bar Into a Temple Day
Temple days start early, so the pool bar works best as the finish. Most visitors leave for Angkor at sunrise, return for lunch and rest through the hottest hours. By late afternoon, a pool and a cold drink restore energy for dinner in town.
A simple rhythm
- 1Sunrise at the temples, then breakfast and a rest.
- 2Midday swim at your own stay or a stay that welcomes visitors.
- 3Late afternoon drink at the pool bar, once you have confirmed access.
- 4Dinner in the Old Market area, a short tuk-tuk ride away.
- 5An early night if sunrise is on the next day's plan.
In the rainy season, roughly May to October, afternoon showers sometimes empty the deck, and the covered bar area becomes the gathering spot. In the high season from November to February, evenings are dry and busy, so arrive early for a good seat.
Stay There or Visit From Town
Staying at the stay with the bar keeps the walk home short, and the hostel and guesthouse rates sit at Google price level $. Visiting from town fits travellers who prefer a quiet room. The areas guide shows how Funky Lane and Pub Street connect, and the guesthouses guide covers calmer rooms.
For a pool with breakfast in the same booking, read pool hotels with breakfast. For the lowest rates, read pool hotels under 30 dollars. Rates move with the season, so read the live price on Agoda and Booking.com. For resort bars above about 100 dollars a night, see the luxury hotels guide.
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FAQ
Which Siem Reap hostel has the best pool bar?
Mad Monkey Siem Reap and The Funky Village hold the largest review bases, 4.7 and 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews each. THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar suits a smaller crowd.
Can I use a hostel pool bar without staying there?
Policies differ by stay and we could not confirm them from public listings. Ask the stay directly before you go.
What time do the pool bars open?
Hours change, so ask the stay. The Funky Village lists pool access from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Is there a quiet pool bar in Siem Reap?
Khmer House Resort lists a pool bar in a hotel setting on Palm Street, which suits a calmer drink.
Are pool bars noisy for guests?
Evening music can reach rooms near the pool. Ask for a room away from the water when you book.
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