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- Verdict: Yes, book Sofitel Angkor when you want a classic resort with garden space, a full spa, a large free-form pool and a choice of restaurants and bars, all in one setting.
- Best for: Couples, families and spa-led stays. The resort has a MyKids package, private spa suites and an 18-hole golf course managed by Sofitel.
- Check: Airport transfer, cancellation terms and the exact travel time to Angkor Wat are best confirmed on the hotel's page for your dates.
- Book: Use the buttons below to compare the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, then read the cancellation terms.
Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is rated 4.8 on Google from more than 1,700 reviews, a strong score for a resort of this size. It sits on Vithei Preah Sihanouk Avenue, about 4.4 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, and offers the full-service stay that many travellers imagine when they picture a luxury holiday in Siem Reap.
This review gives you the single reason to choose it, the evidence behind it, what to confirm before you book and a quick guide to who will enjoy it most. If you prefer a central city hotel, compare it with the Park Hyatt Siem Reap review. For a heritage stay, the Raffles review is the natural next read, and the complete guide lines up all ten hotels.
The One Reason to Choose Sofitel Angkor
Choose Sofitel Angkor for the resort experience. The property has a free-form pool that the hotel describes as the largest in Cambodia, a spa by Sofitel SPA with L'Occitane, a gym, a botanical garden of lakes with 83 native plant species and an 18-hole golf course, Phokeethra Country Club, managed by Sofitel. Google summarises it as a high-end, tropical-style resort with dining, bars, a spa, a gym and an outdoor pool.
Everything a traveller needs for a restful day sits in one place, which makes it easy to alternate temple mornings with slow afternoons by the water.
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Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Resort living & golf
Rooms and Suites
The resort has 238 rooms, including 23 suites and the Opera Suite. That scale gives you a wide choice of categories when you plan your stay.
Room sizes listed on the Accor page
- Superior Rooms: 36 m2 with a king size bed.
- Luxury Rooms: 45 m2 with a king size bed and a terrace.
- Junior Suites: 70 m2, with Club Millésime access.
- Prestige Suites: 90 m2, with Club Millésime access.
Club Millésime access is offered as an upgrade to the stay, a good option when you want a more private level of service. Room views are best checked on the hotel's page when you choose a category.
Dining, Bars and Spa
Where you can eat and relax
- The Citadel: an international restaurant with western and Asian buffets and live cooking stations.
- Mouhot's Dream: a restaurant bordering the Sala Lake.
- Explorer's Tales: a bar with a colonial-era atmosphere.
- Serpent Bar: located next to the free-form swimming pool.
- Temple Dinners: offered by the resort.
- Traditional Khmer dance: offered on selected days.
The spa offers treatments by Sofitel SPA with L'Occitane and includes private spa suites. The spa treatment menu is best viewed on the hotel's page, so you can match a treatment to your plans.
Location, Families and Access
The resort is 4.4 km in a straight line from Angkor Wat, which keeps temple mornings simple. Pub Street is 2 km from the hotel (a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive) and the Old Market is 2.8 km away (an 8 minute drive). The hotel states the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport is 45 minutes away, and lists a shuttle among its services. For the travel time to the temples on your day, the hotel's page is the place to confirm. The distance to Angkor Wat guide shows how to plan the route.
Families will find a MyKids package with welcome gifts and children's menus, plus a family offer inspired by Le Petit Prince that discounts an adjoining room for children. The Accor page tags the hotel as family friendly. The hotel is listed as wheelchair accessible, parking is included with 70 spaces, and the resort displays Green Globe certification.
Key Facts and Booking Route
Facts at a glance
- Rating: 4.8 on Google, from more than 1,700 reviews.
- Area: Vithei Preah Sihanouk Avenue.
- Best for: resort living and golf.
- Check-in from 2:00 PM and check-out up to 12:00 PM, per the Accor page.
- Rooms: 238, including 23 suites.
- Phone: +855 63 964 600.
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Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort
Resort living & golf
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Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Is Sofitel Angkor worth booking?
Yes for travellers who want a classic resort with garden space, a full spa and a large pool. It is rated 4.8 on Google from more than 1,700 reviews.
How big are the rooms?
Superior Rooms measure 36 m2, Luxury Rooms 45 m2, Junior Suites 70 m2 and Prestige Suites 90 m2, according to the Accor page.
Is it good for families?
The resort has a MyKids package with welcome gifts and children's menus, and a family offer that discounts an adjoining room for children.
How far is the resort from Angkor Wat?
It is about 4.4 km in a straight line. For the travel time on your dates, confirm on the hotel's page.
Is there a golf course?
Yes. Phokeethra Country Club is an 18-hole course managed by Sofitel and is located a short drive from the resort; confirm the exact drive time on the hotel's page.
How do I book?
Compare the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com with the buttons on this page, check the hotel's page for policies and read the cancellation terms before paying.
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