Angkor Rural Boutique Resort

An incredible experience at the Angkor Rural Boutique Resort. Such warm hospitality from Sokun, Kunthy and Sophika made it feel more like a homestay with the space and amenities of a resort. If you're looking for a small resort experience that is set just outside the hustle and bustle of the city with beautiful rural sunset views, this is an excellent option. We booked the Green Rice Family Suite for our family of 4, which was perfect with ample space for us to spread out. The food was reasonably priced and very tasty. Sophika arranged a great tuktuk driver for us and was friendly throughout. Sokun, the owner, took the time to teach our children how to make bracelets out of soda pull tabs, which they loved. If you're looking for a large traditional resort, this is not the place. However, if you're looking for a small, personal, and memorable experience, look no further!

Mrs Ang has taught eco-tourism at the local university, and has put her creative energies into practice, fashioning an intimate rural Khmer paradise based on her thoughtful understanding of tourists' needs, traditional Khmer architecture, the advantages of a village setting, and her desire to let guests explore their potentials in a comfortable setting. The luxuries here are not of material objects, but rather of peaceful contemplation -- a setting adjacent to green rice fields, bungalows constructed from old salvaged Khmer hardwood houses with tiled roofs, very sweet staff from the village, very good home-cooked meals. Drivers are available to take you (for a charge) to the various temples of the Angkor complex (including suggestions for less known sites) and to Siem Reap town (no charge). At our request, we were provided with a short cooking class, Khmer massage, and a trip to the local night market to search for Khmer specialties. Mrs Ang also recommended an apsara dance performance/dinner that matched her resort -- classy, intimate, great value. The resort re-opened only last month after a pandemic closure, and we understand that there are plans for future offerings such as yoga and meditation. Their bicycles were all given to staff during the pandemic, but it could be an idea to resume this offering. Following Buddhist precepts, the resort does not provide alcoholic beverages, but guests may bring their own. I know that other people may seek other experiences, but for me, this is a place where I am most satisfied.

パンデミック前、毎年のように来ていたのがアンコールルーラルブティックホテル。そして、パンデミック後に選んだのも、やっぱりこのホテルでした。 私が最初に惹きつけられたのは、ホテル周辺の田園風景。牛が農作業していたり、犬たちがあぜ道で追いかけっこをしていたりと、日本ではかなりの田舎でもお目にかかれない風景を楽しむことができます。 ホテルの魅力はそれだけではありません。オーナー、スタッフがビジネスライクではなく、心温まるおもてなしをしてくれる点も、他のホテルと一味違います。無理なお願いにも笑顔で応えてくれます。 ３年前に「カンボジアの小学校でボランティアをしたいのですが、できますか」とオーナーに相談すると、近隣の公立小学校を紹介してくれました。スタッフがバイクで私を学校まで送ってくれて、校長先生と直に交渉してくれました。そのお蔭で授業をすることができました。しかも、そのスタッフは授業が終わるまで学校で待っていてくれました。 今回の滞在でも、格安SIMカードの店を教えてほしい、市内でレンタルした自転車を運んでほしい、カンボジア人と会うけどクメール語がわからないから、その人と連絡とってほしい、次の宿泊先までレンタル自転車を運んでほしい・・・などたくさんのお願いをしたのにも関わらず、笑顔で応えてくれました。 初孫ができたことを話すと、オーナーが手編みの帽子と靴下のプレゼント。 毎回、サプライズがあるのもアンコールルーラルブティックの魅力です。