The Best Siem Reap Hotel

While in Siem Reap, we stayed at the Golden Temple Villa and could not dream of ever staying anywhere else in Siem Reap. Seriously, it was that good. Not only is the location perfect and the price unbelievably cheap {$22 a night including breakfast}, but the staff were incredible. Like seriously incredible.

Upon landing at the airport, the hotel had a tuk tuk driver ready to pick us up and bring us back to the hotel. We were then greeted by name with two lemongrass teas, two cool hand towels and delicious Khmer spiced peanuts. Since it was somewhat late and we had an early morning planned, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant {which I NEVER do} and it was so good we ate there twice. The food was completely local and the spring wraps were divine! The complimentary breakfast was incredible as well- think everything from made to order banana pancakes and eggs to local delicacies. So, so good.

Our room had two beds, a balcony perfect for morning tea and was decorated with locally made silk throws. The contrast of bright colors and deep wood was gorgeous. And every time we returned to the hotel each member of the staff greeted us by name and made sure we had a fresh glass of lemongrass tea. The staff made us feel like we were celebrities staying at a 5 star hotel.

If you stay at this hotel {which I might even say you are crazy not to stay here}, I recommend upgrading the complimentary massage from 30 minutes to an hour. We loved it so much we actually went back for a second massage. {although, it was easy to justify the additional massages since they were only $15/hour and we spent hours meandering the city on the free bikes the hotel let us borrow} As if we hadn’t loved our experience already, upon check out they gave us two locally made silk scarves as gifts. You must add the Golden Temple Villa to your bucket list!

special thanks & shoutout to Katie at Hope Engaged for finding this treasure!

Find more about our trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia here