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- Verdict: Yes, plan time for them. The 35 metre pool and the spa with 6 treatment rooms make a natural pair, and a half day is a good allowance when you stay two nights or more.
- Best for: Guests who want to rest after early temple starts, couples and active travellers who enjoy tennis and fitness.
- Check: Treatment menu, prices, spa opening hours and any access rules are best confirmed on the hotel's own page.
- Book: Compare the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com for your room, then reserve treatments with the hotel.
Siem Reap is a destination of early starts and warm afternoons. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor answers that rhythm with an outdoor pool, a spa with male and female areas, a fitness centre and tennis courts, all within a 1932 heritage property.
This page explains how to use these facilities and when. For the broader view of the hotel, see the Raffles review, and for meals around your downtime, the dining guide shows where to eat beside the pool.
The Verdict: Plan a Half Day
The simplest rule is to allow a half day for the pool and the spa whenever your stay lasts two nights or more. A typical pattern: a morning at the temples, lunch and a swim in the afternoon, then a treatment as the day cools.
That rhythm lets you enjoy the hotel instead of treating it as a place to sleep. It also pairs well with the hotel's butler service, which can help arrange tours around your rest time.
The Pool
The outdoor pool is 35 metres long, long enough for proper lengths as well as relaxed floating. It is open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm, so you can swim before an early departure or after you return.
Making the most of the pool
- Swim early for an easy start before a temple day.
- Return in the afternoon for rest between sightseeing sessions.
- Order light daytime meals and cocktails at the Poolside Terrace.
- Check the hotel's page for current pool arrangements for children.
Google lists the hotel as good for children, so families can include the pool in their plans. Ask the hotel about any children's arrangements when you book.
The Spa
The spa menu features Khmer massages and modern treatments, and the hotel runs 6 treatment rooms. Male and female areas offer saunas, steam rooms and a Jacuzzi, which give you a place to unwind before or after a treatment.
One treatment the hotel describes is the Khmer Herbal Scrub, which uses galangal and ginger herbal mixes. It is a good example of how the spa connects the experience to Cambodian ingredients.
Booking tips for the spa
- Reserve treatments when you confirm your room, especially for late afternoon slots after temple days.
- Ask the hotel for the full menu and prices on its page.
- Schedule a treatment for the day after your longest temple walk.
- Combine a treatment with the sauna or steam room for a fuller routine.
Fitness, Tennis and Active Extras
The hotel has a fitness centre with customised fitness facilities and two tennis courts with coaching available. These give active guests a routine to keep, and they work well on days when the sun is high and temples are best left for early or late hours.
The hotel also offers experiences that suit a slower rhythm, such as Reflections of Angkor photography workshops and a Bespoke Temple Dinner. Ask the team which ones run during your dates. A slow afternoon, a treatment and a swim are a satisfying counterpart to a sunrise at the temples.
Combine Downtime with a Temple Day
A simple day plan
- 1Early morning: temple visit, with the temples of Angkor an 8 km ride from the hotel according to the hotel.
- 2Late morning: return for breakfast or brunch and a swim.
- 3Afternoon: rest, lunch on the Poolside Terrace or a spa treatment.
- 4Evening: afternoon tea at the Conservatory or a drink at the Elephant Bar.
For travel times and arrival planning, read how to get to Raffles. To choose a room that fits a restful stay, see which room to book. When you are ready, compare the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com and read the cancellation terms.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
How big is the pool at Raffles d'Angkor?
The outdoor pool is 35 metres long and open daily from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
What does the spa offer?
The spa menu features Khmer massages and modern treatments, with 6 treatment rooms and male and female areas with saunas, steam rooms and a Jacuzzi.
Is there a gym?
Yes, the hotel has a fitness centre with customised fitness facilities.
Can I play tennis?
The hotel has two tennis courts with coaching available.
Is there a kids club?
Google lists the hotel as good for children. Ask the hotel directly about children's activities and any kids club.
Does the hotel offer yoga?
Yoga is best confirmed with the hotel on its own page when you book.
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