The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Sofitel Angkor sits close to Angkor and town: the Accor booking page lists Pub Street at 2 km and the Old Market at 2.8 km, but sources differ on Angkor Wat (5 or 10 minutes), so confirm on the official page. The hotel pages show no nightly rates, so compare live prices for your dates.
- Best for: Couples and families who want a resort base that reaches the temples quickly and keeps town within a short drive.
- Good to know: Book low season when your dates are flexible. For the busy December to March period, choose a rate with free cancellation. Confirm all terms on the booking sites.
- Next step: Open Agoda and Booking.com with the same dates and compare the same room category and cancellation terms.
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort in Siem Reap sits in large gardens, with town and the temples both within a short drive. This page turns the hotel's own listing into a practical picture: how long each trip takes, what the hotel says about its shuttle, and how to approach the price question by season.
The hotel pages used here show no nightly price, so this page does not quote a rate. Instead it gives you a method that works for any date: compare live prices on two booking sites, choose the cancellation terms to match the season, and read the notes on the sources that disagree.
Distances to Angkor, Pub Street and the Old Market
Distances and ride times as listed in October 2026 (confirm before you travel)
- Angkor Wat: sources differ. The hotel's own page states the temples of Angkor Wat are 10 minutes away, while the Accor booking page states 5 minutes from Angkor Wat, the National Museum and Pub Street. Confirm on the official page and plan with the longer figure to stay comfortable.
- Pub Street: 2 km from the hotel, a 15 min walk or a 5 min drive, according to the Accor page.
- Old Market: 2.8 km from the hotel, an 8 min drive.
- Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport: the hotel states 45 minutes.
- Phokeethra Country Club golf course: 25 minutes from the resort.
The walking time to Pub Street makes an evening out an option when you prefer to stroll, with a short drive for the return. The hotel lists a shuttle among its services, but the schedule and cost are not given, so ask the hotel when you book.
Parking is included, with 70 spaces, if you travel with a driver or a hired car. The hotel phone number on Google Maps is +855 63 964 600.
From the airport and into the temple park
The new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport opened on 16 October 2023 in Soutr Nikom District, and the old airport closed on 15 October 2023. Sources give different distances to town, from about 40 km to 50 km, and different drive times, from 55 minutes to 1 hour 30. The hotel states 45 minutes, so allow extra time and confirm your transfer with the hotel.
Airport transfer options listed by guides (fares as listed in October 2026, confirm before you travel)
- Airport bus: from US$8 each way, running daily from 09:30 to 22:00, with tickets sold at a counter inside the terminal.
- Private car for one to three passengers: sources differ, from US$25 to US$35 per car.
- Minivan for up to five people: US$45.
- Tuk-tuk: usually US$15 to US$25, though tuk-tuks may not be allowed to enter the airport and drivers usually wait in the general car park.
For the temples, the official ticket page shows Angkor Temples Park entry from 5:00 AM and closing at 6:30 PM for all passes. The Angkor Ticket Office on Road 60 is the only place to buy entrance tickets, about 4 km from the town centre and roughly 15 minutes from the temple checkpoints. Tickets bought elsewhere are not valid, so buy there or on the official site.
What the rate buys and how it moves by season
Siem Reap has a tropical wet and dry climate, with average high temperatures that never fall below 30 C in any month and average annual rainfall of about 1,406 mm. The seasons shape demand, and demand shapes rates.
Seasonal pointers from the sources
- December to March is a popular period and Angkor is very busy then, according to Intrepid.
- April and May can be very warm and humid just before the wet season.
- Sources differ on the exact wet and dry months, so check a current forecast near your dates.
- Cambodian public holidays in 2026 include Khmer New Year on 14, 15 and 16 April, Pchum Ben on 10, 11 and 12 October and the Water Festival on 23, 24 and 25 November. Guides advise booking early for Khmer New Year, a peak travel period.
What the rate buys
A night at the resort gives you a room in one of five categories from the Superior Room to the Opera Suite, access to the free-form pool and the gym, and the choice of restaurants and bars on site. Check the rooms page to match a category to your priorities, and the spa and dining page to see the venues your rate includes access to.
The booking rule: dates, cancellation and season
Follow this order
- 1Pick your dates and the room category.
- 2Enter the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com and compare the same category.
- 3Flexible dates: shift your stay towards the quieter months and compare the gap.
- 4Busy periods such as December to March and Khmer New Year: choose a rate with free cancellation.
- 5Read the cancellation terms before you click. They are not published on the pages used for this guide, so confirm on the booking sites and the hotel's page.
At a glance
- Rating and review count: shown live on Google Maps, Agoda and Booking.com; confirm on the hotel's page.
- Area: Siem Reap, with Pub Street 2 km and the Old Market 2.8 km away.
- Price band: confirm on the booking sites for your dates.
- Check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out up to 12:00 PM, as listed in October 2026; confirm before you travel.
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Resort living & golf
Return to the Sofitel Angkor review for the overall verdict, or browse the complete guide to luxury hotels in Siem Reap to compare the resort with other options.
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
How far is Sofitel Angkor from Angkor Wat?
Sources differ: the hotel's page states 10 minutes and the Accor booking page states 5 minutes from Angkor Wat, the National Museum and Pub Street. Confirm on the official page.
How far is Sofitel Angkor from the airport?
The hotel states the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is 45 minutes away. Other guides give longer drive times, so allow extra time and arrange your transfer in advance.
Can I walk to Pub Street from the hotel?
The Accor page lists Pub Street at 2 km from the hotel, a 15 min walk or a 5 min drive.
How much does a night cost?
The hotel pages used for this guide show no nightly rate. Compare live prices for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com and confirm the cancellation terms.
When should I book?
Book early for the busy December to March period and for Khmer New Year, and choose free cancellation. When dates are flexible, compare quieter months, since demand shapes the rate.
Does the hotel offer a shuttle?
A shuttle is listed among the hotel services, but the schedule and cost are not given. Ask the hotel when you book.
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