The essentials in 30 seconds
- Verdict: Choose the Sokha resort when you want a large resort with a big salt water pool, a Japanese restaurant on site and a wide range of room sizes close to Pub Street. Choose an international brand such as Raffles or Sofitel when a global loyalty programme or a signature setting matters most.
- Best for: Travellers who enjoy resort facilities and a central address, including families who will use the children's pool and guests who like a choice of suites from 60 to 320 sqm.
- Good to know: Sources differ on the room count (listings give figures from 270 to 276) and on some travel times, so confirm on the official page. Hours are as listed in October 2026, and you should confirm before you travel.
- Next step: Compare the cash price for the same dates on Agoda and Booking.com, read the cancellation terms, then book the room that suits your group.
Siem Reap has international names with a long reputation and resorts built around space, pools and choice. The Sokha resort described on the official site belongs to the second group. It presents itself as a classic luxury resort in the heart of Siem Reap, with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance.
This page sets out what the official site and a booking directory say about the resort, then places it beside Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor and Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra so you can see what each gives a guest. It covers the Sokha resort listed for Siem Reap, so confirm which Sokha properties are open for your dates before you book.
The case for the Sokha resort
The official site places the hotel in the heart of Siem Reap, with Pub Street and the Night Market within walking distance. It gives a 10 minute drive to the Angkor Wat temples and 15 minutes to the airport. A booking directory describes a 10 minute walk to Pub Street and a 10 minute drive to both the temples and the airport, so sources differ on the airport time. Confirm the transfer time with the hotel when you arrange your arrival.
The official site also lists a golf course 10 minutes by car, complimentary unlimited internet access, and a Grand Ballroom that partitions into 3, plus 3 meeting rooms. The resort has a fitness centre, steam, sauna, Jacuzzi, a concierge and an airport limousine service, according to the facilities list.
Room choice from 38 to 320 sqm
The official room list is wide, which helps when a group needs different room types.
Rooms and suites listed by the hotel
- Deluxe City View: 38 sqm, temple or street views, Hollywood, king or twin beds.
- Deluxe Pool View: 38 sqm, private balcony on the 2nd and 3rd floor, same bed choices.
- Club Suite: 60 sqm, pool view, Hollywood or king bed.
- Junior Suite: 64 sqm, pool view, one king bed.
- Apsara Suite: 110 sqm, city view, one Hollywood bed.
- Executive Suite: 127 sqm, city view, one Hollywood bed and one king bed.
- Royal Sokha Suite: 320 sqm, pool view with private balconies, two Hollywood beds.
The Royal Sokha Suite is described elsewhere as having a private kitchen, massage room, steam room and Jacuzzi, according to the hotel's page. Pick a pool-view room when the water is the highlight of your stay, and a city-view suite when you want extra living space.
Dining, spa and pool
The official site lists 3 restaurants and 1 bar, with Le Chanthou, Takezono and The Lotus named. The Lotus seats 182 and serves a buffet breakfast 06:00 to 10:30, lunch 12:00 to 14:30 and dinner 18:00 to 23:00. Takezono serves lunch 11.30 am to 2.30 pm and dinner 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm daily, with sushi, teppanyaki and a tatami private dining room. A booking directory describes the Lotus as the place for the free breakfast buffet. Hours are as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel.
Jasmine Spa is described as award-winning and is open daily 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, with Sokha's Signature Massage on the menu. The spa page gives two treatment-room counts, 20 treatment spa suites with 17 spa beds and 14 private treatment rooms, so sources differ and the spa team can confirm the setup when you book.
The large salt water swimming pool has a replica of Preah Vihear temple with waterfalls, and an adjoining children's pool. A booking directory also notes a kids' section and shallow pool, which supports the family profile.
What each choice gives a guest
International names bring their own strengths. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor opened in 1932, describes its style as 1930s French Art Deco, sits in 15 acres of landscaped tropical gardens and includes a personal butler with every stay. Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra has 238 rooms, a free-form pool it describes as the largest in Cambodia, and a spa with L'Occitane.
Quick comparison
- Setting: the Sokha resort is central with Pub Street within walking distance; Raffles sits in the Old French Quarter, with the temples of Angkor an 8 km ride away per the hotel; Sofitel is 2 km from Pub Street.
- Pool: the Sokha resort has a salt water pool with a temple replica; Raffles has a 35 metre outdoor pool; Sofitel has the free-form pool.
- Dining: the Sokha resort has Le Chanthou, Takezono and The Lotus; Raffles has Restaurant 1932, Cafe d'Angkor and Elephant Bar; Sofitel has The Citadel, Mouhot's Dream and Explorer's Tales.
- Spa: Jasmine Spa at the Sokha resort; Raffles Spa with a Khmer Herbal Scrub; Sofitel SPA with L'Occitane.
Loyalty can tip the balance. Accor's ALL page lists up to 25 Reward points per 10 euros spent and says 1,000 points equal 20 euros toward part of a stay, as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel. See the Accor Siem Reap overview and the Marriott-group page for the programme side of the choice.
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Who gains most and how to book
Pick by profile
- Families: the children's pool and a choice of suite sizes at the Sokha resort.
- Groups and events: the Grand Ballroom and meeting rooms listed on the official site.
- Heritage lovers: Raffles, with its 1932 Art Deco building.
- Loyalty collectors: Sofitel or Raffles through Accor's ALL programme.
Ratings and price bands change often, so read current scores and compare the cash price for identical dates on Agoda and Booking.com. Check the season and the cancellation terms before you click. For the brand picture, return to which international brand to choose, compare Anantara and Avani, or open the complete guide.
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Five questions on this guide.
Luxury hotels in Siem Reap: frequently asked questions
Is the Sokha resort close to Pub Street?
The official site says Pub Street and the Night Market are within walking distance, and a booking directory describes a 10 minute walk. Confirm the walk for your own pace.
How many rooms does the Sokha resort have?
Sources differ: the official overview says 276, the amenities list says 270, and a booking directory lists 275. Confirm on the official page.
Does the Sokha resort suit families?
The pool has an adjoining children's pool, and a booking directory notes a kids' section and shallow pool. Ask the hotel about child rates and extra beds.
What restaurants does the Sokha resort have?
The official site lists 3 restaurants and 1 bar, with Le Chanthou, Takezono and The Lotus named. Hours are as listed in October 2026, so confirm before you travel.
When is an international brand the better pick?
Choose Raffles or Sofitel when a global loyalty programme, a heritage building or a specific signature setting matters most to you.
How do I book the best rate?
Enter identical dates on Agoda and Booking.com, compare the cash price, and read the cancellation terms and season before you confirm.
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