The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Zannier Phum Baitang has the best pool in Siem Reap among the hotels covered: a 50 metre infinity pool surrounded by tropical gardens, with a Pool Bar on its edge. Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra is the runner-up for scale, and Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor is the pick for lap swimmers who like a 35 metre length.
- Best for: Swimmers who plan the day around the water, couples who want a private plunge pool, and families who want a children's pool next to the main one.
- Good to know: The ranking uses facts the hotels publish: length, setting, private pools, number of pools and poolside dining. Shade and crowds vary by day, so read recent guest photos and reviews as well.
- Next step: Pick your pool style below, compare totals on Agoda and Booking.com with identical dates, and read the cancellation terms and the season before you book.
A pool shapes a Siem Reap stay more than most travellers expect. After a morning among the Angkor temples, the water is where the day resets, so it pays to choose a hotel whose pool matches how you swim and relax.
This page ranks the pools of the luxury hotels in our directory on facts the hotels state: length, setting, private options and poolside service. It names a top pick and a runner-up for each style, and it points to the sister pages on garden settings and calm pools. For the wider choice by priority, see the best luxury hotel for your priority.
The ranking, hotel by hotel
The order below weighs five criteria: size, setting, private options, number of pools and poolside service. Facts come from each hotel's own pages and from published guides.
Ranked pools
- 1. Zannier Phum Baitang: an infinity pool that the Pool Bar describes as 50 metres long, surrounded by tropical gardens. Pool Villas add a private 20 square metre plunge pool, and their gardens have sun loungers and a thatched-roof sala with day beds.
- 2. Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort: a free-form pool that the resort describes as the largest in Cambodia, with the Serpent Bar next to it.
- 3. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor: an outdoor pool of 35 metres, open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm as listed in October 2026, with a Poolside Terrace serving light daytime meals and cocktails.
- 4. Shinta Mani Angkor: two pools. The Bayon Pool measures 23 metres, and the Angkor Pool is flanked by palms and suited for swimming laps. Each Bensley Pool Villa also has a private nine metre pool.
- 5. Jaya House River Park: two swimming pools, and Junior Pool Suites with a private plunge pool.
- 6. Viroth's Hotel: a 20 metre salt water pool, open from 7:00am to 10:00pm as listed in October 2026, with a bar near the pool.
- 7. Borei Angkor Resort & Spa: the Tropicana Pool, described as a tropical lagoon with turquoise water, serving poolside Khmer cuisine and pastries, plus the Rosil Pool Bar.
- 8. FCC Angkor by Avani: two swimming pools according to the hotel's FAQ, one of them a saltwater pool, and Colonial Premier and Colonial Pool Access rooms that overlook the water.
- 9. Park Hyatt Siem Reap: a saltwater pool with white angular arches and green tiles, as described by Forbes Travel Guide.
Hours and rules are volatile, so confirm before you travel. The 7:00am and 7:00pm times above are as listed in October 2026.
The top pick: Zannier Phum Baitang
Zannier is a resort of 45 stilted villas in 20 acres, rated 4.9 in the directory with more than 600 reviews, on Neelka Way. The pool sits at the centre of that landscape, and tropical gardens surround it. The Pool Bar overlooks the water and serves light meals, so you can stay in your swimwear from morning to afternoon.
What sets it apart is the choice. You can swim in the 50 metre infinity pool, or choose a Pool Villa with a 20 square metre plunge pool in your own garden. Price band in the directory: $$$$.
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Runner-up for each pool style
Choose by style
- The largest pool: Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra, whose resort pool is described as the largest in Cambodia. The resort is rated 4.8 with more than 1,600 reviews.
- Laps: Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor, with its 35 metre pool, or Shinta Mani Angkor, whose Angkor Pool suits swimming laps.
- A private pool: Shinta Mani Angkor with a private nine metre pool in each Bensley Pool Villa, or Jaya House River Park with a private plunge pool in each Junior Pool Suite.
- A social pool bar: Borei Angkor Resort & Spa with the Rosil Pool Bar, or Sofitel with the Serpent Bar.
- A design statement: Park Hyatt Siem Reap, whose pool features white angular arches and green tiles.
- Families: Sofitel is tagged family friendly on the Accor page, and Sokha Siem Reap Resort has an adjoining children's pool beside its large salt water pool.
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Each of these hotels also has a directory entry with rating, area and price band, so you can compare totals for your dates.
How to judge a pool beyond the numbers
Length and setting tell part of the story. Shade, crowds and noise change with the season and with the hotel's occupancy, so they need a second look before you book.
A short checklist
- Open the hotel's page and look at recent guest photos of the pool at midday.
- Read recent reviews for comments on crowds and shade.
- Confirm pool hours and any age rules on the hotel's page.
- If calm matters most, read the quietest luxury hotel pools in Siem Reap.
- If greenery matters most, read pools with garden views.
Before you book
The best pool is the one you will use, so match it to your day. Early risers who like laps do well at Raffles or Shinta Mani. Travellers who like a drink at the water's edge enjoy Sofitel, Borei or Zannier. Those who want to swim without sharing choose a hotel with private pools.
To compare these hotels on other priorities, go back to the pick for your priority or explore the best breakfast and the best service.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Which luxury hotel in Siem Reap has the best pool?
Zannier Phum Baitang, according to the facts gathered: a 50 metre infinity pool surrounded by tropical gardens, with a Pool Bar and private plunge pools in the Pool Villas.
Which hotel suits swimming laps?
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor has a 35 metre outdoor pool, and Shinta Mani Angkor describes its Angkor Pool as suited for swimming laps.
Can I have a private pool in Siem Reap?
Yes. Zannier Pool Villas have a plunge pool, Shinta Mani Angkor Bensley Pool Villas have a private pool, and Jaya House River Park Junior Pool Suites have a private plunge pool.
Are pool hours fixed?
Hours change. Raffles and Viroth's Hotel list hours on their pages as of October 2026, and you should confirm before you travel.
Do I need to book a room to swim?
Some hotels sell day passes. Borei Angkor Resort & Spa lists a swimming pool among the facilities available to day-pass visitors, so confirm the current offer on its page.
How do I check the price?
Enter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, compare the totals, and read the cancellation terms before you choose.
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