The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Yes. Five stays at Google price level $ list a pool: Mad Monkey Siem Reap, The Funky Village, Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar, THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar and Pool Party Hostel. Confirm that the live rate for your dates sits inside the 30 dollar band.
- Rating: Four of the five score 4.6 to 4.7 on Google. Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar holds 4.1 across more than 900 reviews.
- Where: All five sit 6.3 to 7.5 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, mostly around Funky Lane and Rose Apple Road, a short ride from Pub Street.
- Best for: Backpackers, solo travellers and groups who like to meet people by the water after a temple day.
- Price: Dorm beds usually cost less than private rooms, and rates move with the season. Read the live figure on Agoda and Booking.com.
Are there Siem Reap hotels with a pool for under 30 dollars? Our directory points to five budget stays that list a pool and carry a Google price level of $: four hostels and one guesthouse. The 30 dollar figure is your criterion, and the live rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com tells you whether a given room or bed fits inside it.
Dorm beds are the easiest way to stay inside a low band, and private rooms sometimes fit during the rainy season. This page compares the five stays, explains what the pool listing means in practice and shows when rooms cost less. For a wider range up to 60 dollars, read hotels with a pool under 60 dollars. For the overall picture, start with the budget and mid-range hotels guide.
Five Budget Stays With a Pool
Each stay below carries Google price level $ in our directory and lists a pool on at least one booking listing or on its own website. Ratings, review counts and distances come from the directory.
Pool stays at price level $
| Stay | Type | Rating | Reviews | Area | Km to Angkor Wat | Pool listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Monkey Siem Reap | Hostel | 4.7 | 1,688 | Rose Apple Rd | 6.5 | Two pools, poolside restaurant and bar |
| The Funky Village | Hostel | 4.6 | 1,667 | Steung Thmey Village | 6.3 | Outdoor pool, poolside bar, adults only |
| Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar | Guesthouse | 4.1 | 934 | Steng Thmey Village | 6.6 | Outdoor pool, pool bar, restaurant |
| THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar | Hostel | 4.6 | 363 | Funky Lane | 6.4 | Outdoor pool with poolside bar |
| Pool Party Hostel | Hostel | 4.6 | 271 | Phsar Krom Road | 7.5 | Free outdoor pool |
Pool details come from the stay's own site or a booking listing. Check the facilities list for your dates.
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
Pool Party Hostel
Pool party & backpackers
How to Read the 30 Dollar Band
Prices on Agoda and Booking.com change by date, room type and cancellation terms, so this page keeps the 30 dollar band as your test and leaves the numbers to the live listing. A dorm bed and a private double often sit in different bands at the same hostel. Midweek dates in the rainy season give you the best chance of a private room inside the band.
Before you decide
- Set the number of guests first, because a private room for two compares differently from two dorm beds.
- Look at the total with taxes and fees, not the headline nightly figure.
- Compare a flexible rate and a non-refundable rate, then pick the one that matches your plans.
- Check the same stay on both platforms, since one may show a lower total.
- Read the newest reviews for comments on noise and cleanliness.
What a Pool Means at a Hostel
In a hostel, the pool is usually the social centre. Mad Monkey Siem Reap markets pool time with a poolside restaurant and bar, and THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar and Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar put the bar in the name. Evening music and conversation share the space, which suits people who want company and gives light sleepers a reason to ask for a room away from the water.
Pool Party Hostel sits furthest from the centre of the five, at 7.5 km from Angkor Wat, and lists a free outdoor pool. The Funky Village is listed as adults only, so families can look at the family hotels guide or the kids pools guide. The pool bars guide describes the lively end of this list.
Which of the Five Fits You
The five stays share a price level but offer different evenings. Match the stay to the kind of trip you plan, then confirm the room type on the booking page.
Short profiles
- Mad Monkey Siem Reap: the largest crowd and the longest review history, with 4.7 across more than 1,600 reviews. It suits travellers who want an organised social scene.
- The Funky Village: 4.6 across more than 1,600 reviews on Funky Lane, listed as adults only, with a pool bar and long pool hours.
- THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar: 4.6 on a smaller base of more than 300 reviews, a few minutes from the Angkor Night Market and Pub Street.
- Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar: the only guesthouse of the five, with a garden feel and a 4.1 rating that rewards a close read of recent reviews.
- Pool Party Hostel: 4.6 on more than 270 reviews, the furthest from Angkor Wat at 7.5 km, a fit for travellers who value space over the centre.
For a longer comparison of dorm beds against private rooms, read the hostels guide. Solo travellers and couples will find more options in hotels for couples and solo travellers.
When These Stays Cost Less
High season runs from November to February, when dry skies fill beds early. The rainy season, roughly May to October, brings lower rates, more availability and greener temples, with showers that often arrive in the afternoon. Booking early in the high season keeps more choices open.
The monthly price guide gives a month-by-month view. If you want breakfast in the same booking, see pool hotels with breakfast.
If the Band Is Tight
Choose a dorm bed for the lowest total, or share a private room between two people. The cheap hotels guide lists budget stays without a pool, and the guesthouses guide covers quiet rooms with a host. If your budget stretches past about 100 dollars a night, the luxury hotels guide covers the next level.
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FAQ
Which Siem Reap hostel pool has a bar?
Mad Monkey Siem Reap, The Funky Village, THE PLACE Hostel & Pool Bar and Garden Village Guesthouse & Pool Bar all list a poolside bar or pool bar.
Is a dorm bed always inside a 30 dollar band?
Rates vary by date and room type, so check the live total on Agoda and Booking.com. Dorm beds usually cost less than private rooms.
Which of the five is closest to Angkor Wat?
The Funky Village, at 6.3 km in a straight line, is the closest of the five.
Do these hostels offer private rooms?
Many hostels list both dorm beds and private rooms. Open the listing for your dates and filter by room type.
When do pool stays cost less?
The rainy season from May to October usually brings lower rates. See the monthly price guide for details.
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