The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Amansara is worth its price for travellers who want a small, private property with 24 suites and temple days arranged for them. If you prefer a large resort with many facilities, a five-star resort elsewhere in our guide may give you more for the money.
- Best for: Couples and small groups at the top of the budget who value privacy. Aman describes suites opening onto garden courtyards, many with private plunge pools.
- Setting: The property was a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, in 1960s New Khmer architecture, and Aman states it is 10 minutes from Angkor Wat.
- Price: The nightly rate is to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on the booking sites, as listed in October 2026. Confirm before you travel.
Amansara stands apart on the Siem Reap shortlist because of its scale and its story. According to Aman's own page, the property was once a residence for guests of King Sihanouk, and its 1960s New Khmer architecture still shapes the stay. With 24 suites, it is a place where the staff can know your plans, and where your day around Angkor is organised for you.
This review gives you a clear verdict first, then the evidence behind it, the trade-offs worth knowing, and the profile of the traveller who gains the most. Each of the three detail pages (suites, dining and spa, location and prices) is linked below, so you can go deeper only where you need to.
The one reason to choose Amansara
The single reason is privacy with logistics included in the experience. Aman describes suites that open onto garden courtyards, and many of them have private plunge pools. Thirteen suites include a private plunge pool, according to the hotel's accommodation page, so a swim can happen in your own courtyard.
The second half of the reason is the temples. The resort sits between the city and Angkor Archaeological Park, and Aman states it is 10 minutes from Angkor Wat. Lightfoot Travel gives the same 10 minutes to the park entrance. Michelin's listing adds that a daily temple tour and remok outings with driver and guide are included in the room rate; treat that as a point to confirm on the hotel's page when you book.
What the evidence shows
The Google rating and review count for Amansara are to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on the booking sites, so this page does not quote a score. What can be cited with a source is recognition from a professional guide: Michelin gives Amansara two Keys.
Michelin and Aman both list 24 suites, which confirms the small scale. That number matters for your decision: fewer suites usually means a quieter property and a service team that is close to each guest.
Facts to check before you book
- Google rating and review count: to be confirmed on the hotel's page
- Number of suites: 24, as stated by Aman and Michelin
- Recognition: two Keys from the Michelin Guide
- Area: between the city and Angkor Archaeological Park
- Price band: to be confirmed on the hotel's page and the booking sites
Honest trade-offs
A small property is a different product from a big resort, and it helps to know the differences before you pay for them.
Points to weigh
- Family facilities: Lightfoot Travel notes that children are welcome but that there are no dedicated children's facilities. Michelin lists children's beds subject to availability, so ask the hotel directly.
- Airport drive time: sources differ. Aman states 60 minutes by road, while Lightfoot Travel and Michelin both state about 15 minutes. Confirm on the official page and plan your arrival accordingly.
- Festive season: Michelin lists a mandatory New Year's Eve temple dinner on 31 December 2026 at 968 USD per adult including taxes, as listed in October 2026. Confirm before you travel if your dates fall there.
- Price: the rate sits at the top of the market, so a short stay concentrates the value.
Who Amansara suits, and where to go next
Amansara suits travellers who want privacy, a quiet courtyard and a hotel that arranges the temples. It also suits guests who enjoy a slower rhythm: a curvilinear pool, a holistic spa and, according to Aman, a Spiritual Angkor Journey of four nights that includes Khmer therapies and monk blessings.
Families can look at the Family Adventure package, which Aman describes as including jungle temple bike excursions and a Khmer Village House cooking class. Travellers who prefer a more resort-style stay can compare Park Hyatt Siem Reap or the neighbouring option Anantara Angkor Resort.
One line and one link for each detail page
- Suites: three categories compared for couples and groups in Amansara suites
- Dining and spa: how a day flows around meals, spa and temples in Amansara dining, spa and temple days
- Location and prices: what to confirm about the rate in Amansara prices and location
- All reviews: back to Siem Reap luxury hotel reviews
Check price and book
Use the buttons below to see the rate for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com. Enter the same dates, number of guests and room type on both sites, then read the cancellation terms before you click. Rates, inclusions and rules are as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel.
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- Rating and review count: to be confirmed on the hotel's page
- Area: between the city and Angkor Archaeological Park
- Price band: to be confirmed on the hotel's page and the booking sites
- Check-in 14:00 and check-out 12:00, as listed by Michelin; confirm with the hotel
For reservations, the number published on Aman's page is +855 63 760 333. Ask there about the temple tour and any seasonal requirements on your dates.
Compare the 10 hotelsLocation and what to confirm about the rate
Amansara sits between the city and Angkor Archaeological Park. Aman states it is 10 minutes from Angkor Wat, and Lightfoot Travel gives 10 minutes to the park entrance. Sources differ on the airport drive: Aman states 60 minutes, while Lightfoot Travel and Michelin say about 15, so confirm on the official page. The nightly rate and its seasonal changes are to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on Agoda and Booking.com, as listed in October 2026. Michelin lists a daily temple tour with driver and guide in the room rate, so ask what is included before you compare prices. Michelin also lists a mandatory New Year's Eve temple dinner on 31 December 2026 at 968 USD per adult including taxes; confirm before you travel.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Is Amansara worth the price?
For travellers who want a small, private property and temple days arranged for them, yes. For travellers who want a large resort with many facilities, another hotel in the guide may give better value. The exact rate is to be confirmed on the hotel's page.
How far is Amansara from Angkor Wat?
Aman states it is 10 minutes from Angkor Wat, and Lightfoot Travel gives 10 minutes to the park entrance. Confirm timing on the hotel's page.
Does Amansara have private pools?
According to the hotel's accommodation page, thirteen suites include a private plunge pool. The resort also has a curvilinear pool.
Is the temple tour included in the rate?
Michelin's listing says a daily temple tour and remok outings with driver and guide are included in the room rate. Confirm the current inclusions on the hotel's page before booking.
Is Amansara good for families?
Children are welcome, and Aman describes a Family Adventure package with jungle temple bike excursions and a cooking class. Lightfoot Travel notes there are no dedicated children's facilities, so ask the hotel about your needs.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Michelin lists check-in at 14:00 and check-out at 12:00. Confirm with the hotel before you travel.
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