The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Yes for families and groups who want a one-stop resort close to town. The official site places the hotel in the heart of Siem Reap, with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance, a large salt water pool with a children's pool beside it, and rooms from 38 to 320 square meters.
- Best for: Families, groups and event parties. The resort lists a Grand Ballroom partitioned in 3 plus 3 meeting rooms, three restaurants, one bar and Jasmine Spa.
- Consider another hotel if: you want a small boutique hideaway or a quiet setting away from town. The hotel directory has other options for that profile.
- To confirm: The Google rating, review count, exact room total and nightly rate are to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on the booking sites. Rules and hours here are as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel.
Sokha Angkor Resort describes itself on its official site as a classic luxury resort in the heart of Siem Reap. It is a big-scale property: sources give a room total around 270 to 276, and the room range stretches from a 38 square meter Deluxe room to a 320 square meter Royal Sokha Suite.
This review gives the verdict by traveller profile first, then the hotel's identity, who will love it, who might prefer another hotel, and the strengths and trade-offs. Rooms, dining and spa, and location and price each have their own page, linked at the end. Anything the hotel's pages do not state is to be confirmed on the hotel's page.
Verdict by traveller profile
In two lines per profile
- Families: the large salt water pool, the adjoining children's pool and a town-centre address make days easy to organise. Oyster calls the resort family-friendly, with a kids' section and a shallow pool.
- Groups and events: one Grand Ballroom partitioned in 3, three meeting rooms and a range of suites suit shared stays and celebrations.
- Couples: the Deluxe Pool View rooms have a private balcony on the 2nd and 3rd floor, and Jasmine Spa is open daily.
- Solo and short-stay travellers: the central location keeps evenings flexible, with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance.
The hotel's identity and atmosphere
The official site presents Sokha Angkor as a classic luxury resort. The most distinctive feature is the pool: a large salt water swimming pool that includes a replica of Preah Vihear temple with waterfalls. An adjoining children's pool sits beside it. That temple theme gives the resort a sense of place that travellers often seek in Siem Reap.
Dining is organised around three restaurants and one bar according to the official site. Named venues are Le Chanthou, Takezono and The Lotus. The Lotus serves a buffet breakfast, Takezono offers sushi and teppanyaki with a tatami private dining room, and Jasmine Spa is described as award-winning. Facilities also include a fitness centre, steam, sauna and Jacuzzi, a concierge and an airport limousine service according to the hotel's page. Internet access is complimentary and unlimited.
Evidence: rating, reviews and what the pages confirm
The Google rating and the review count are to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on Google Maps, and recent guest comments on cleanliness, noise and service are best read live on Agoda and Booking.com for your travel month. The facts collected for this guide come from the hotel's own pages and a booking listing, not from review scores.
At a glance
- Google rating: to be confirmed on the hotel's page
- Review count: to be confirmed on the hotel's page
- Area: the heart of Siem Reap, with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance
- Room total: sources differ (the official overview says 276, its amenities list 270 and Oyster lists 275), so confirm on the hotel's page
- Price band: to be confirmed for your dates on Agoda and Booking.com
Strengths and honest trade-offs
Strengths
- A central address with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance, and a 10 minute drive to the Angkor Wat temples on the official page
- A pool with a Preah Vihear temple replica and waterfalls, plus a children's pool
- A wide room ladder, from Deluxe rooms of 38 square meters to the 320 square meter Royal Sokha Suite
- Three named restaurants, one bar and a spa open daily
Trade-offs to weigh
- Distances differ by source: Oyster describes a 10 minute walk to Pub Street, while the official site says walking distance. Both point the same way, and the exact time is to be confirmed.
- The official site lists 15 minutes to the airport. A newer airport opened on 16 October 2023 and sources put it roughly 40 to 50 km from Siem Reap, so confirm the transfer time with the hotel.
- A resort of this scale suits travellers who like activity. Anyone after a quieter setting can browse other hotels in the directory of luxury hotel reviews.
Who will love it, and who should look elsewhere
Families and groups gain the most. Space, a pool with a story, a spa and several dining choices keep a shared trip on one site, and the ballroom and meeting rooms help when the trip includes a celebration. Couples can also enjoy it by choosing a pool view room and booking the spa.
Travellers who want a different style can compare Park Hyatt Siem Reap or Lotus Blanc Resort side by side. For another stay aimed at families, see Borei Angkor. The complete guide to luxury hotels in Siem Reap shows how they compare.
Go deeper, then book
One page per decision
- 1Rooms: Sokha Angkor rooms and which to book
- 2Dining and spa: restaurants and spa options
- 3Location and cost: location and price
Test your knowledge
Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Is Sokha Angkor Resort the right luxury choice for a family or group in Siem Reap?
It suits families and groups who want space and activities in one place: a large salt water pool with a children's pool, three restaurants, a spa and a central address. Confirm the live rate for your dates.
How many rooms does Sokha Angkor have?
Sources differ: the official overview says 276, the amenities list on the same page says 270 and Oyster lists 275. Confirm on the hotel's page.
Is Sokha Angkor close to Pub Street?
The official site says Pub Street and the Night Market are within walking distance, and Oyster describes a 10 minute walk.
What restaurants does the resort have?
The official site lists 3 restaurants and 1 bar, with Le Chanthou, Takezono and The Lotus named.
Is Wi-Fi included?
The official site lists complimentary unlimited internet access.
What is the Google rating?
The rating and review count are to be confirmed on the hotel's page and on Google Maps.
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