Cambodia may have only made waves on the international tourist map after being immortalised in Tomb Raider, but the nation has a rich and at times harrowing history that has been fabled for millennia. Now free of the insidious clutches of the Khmer Rouge, Cambodia has quickly become a must-visit destination for globetrotters eager to explore the fascinating cities and abounding ancient temples surrounded by moats and entangled with age-old tree roots.

At the top of most visitors must-see list is the UNESCO World Heritage-Listed Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and a breathtaking site to behold. Travellers stay in the steadily growing Siem Reap just northwest of the site, which offers prime proximity to the religious ruins and renowned stone masterpieces.

Go temple hopping and be gob-smacked and amazed with today’s Groupon for Sokhalay Angkor Resort & Spa

The Hotel

Combining all the trimmings to be expected of a five-star hotel with a splash of traditional Khmer hospitality, Sokhalay Angkor Resort & Spa provides a relaxing haven for Groupies to retreat to after a day touring the famous temples nearby. Duos find paradise in the huge Deluxe Garden Villa rooms featuring twin or king-size beds, LCD TVs, Wi-Fi and cool air-conditioning. The rooms are decorated with Cambodian silks, polished wood floors and lashings of marble to make peeps feel like royalty in their accommodations.



Upon arrival, folks are treated to a refreshing welcome drink and cool towel and guided to their villa for an early check-in. Each morning travellers sit down to a delicious buffet breakfast before choosing one of many onsite or outside activities to best spend the day. Guests relax in the stunning free form pool or wander around the five hectare property, taking in the abounding rows of palm trees, lotus ponds and bright flowers peeking from the greenery.

Gym junkies are free to maintain health regimes in the well-equipped fitness centre, or take advantage of the 30% discounted afforded on massages in the Sunnaline Spa. Peeps also enjoy 25% off food and beverages from the resort, and treat minds to a sleep in with late checkout on the last day of their stay.

 

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While the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Angkor Archaeological Park is just 15 minutes away, the sprawling complex of temples may take a few days to explore to realise the full impact. For Angkor Wat, the jewel in Cambodia’s crown, the best time to visit is at sunrise or sunset for picture-perfect vistas of the fabled temple’s silhouette over the surrounding moat before putting archaeological hats on and delving into the stone labyrinth.

Other stunning sites of note in the area include Angkor Thom, the Bayon temple, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. Though the mystical temples are the main draw cards of the region, once eyes tire of towering structures there are many more things to see and do in Siem Reap. The city itself is the second largest in Cambodia and is swiftly growing, bordering the divide between quaint town and world-class mecca.

Visitors spend hours in the centre, marvelling over the French architecture, tasting unique Khmer cuisine and haggling with shop owners for quirky keepsakes. Further afield, nature lovers journey to the Phnom Kulen National Park to see mountain temples, lush jungle and jaw-dropping waterfalls.

 

Reviews

Stayed here in Feb 2103 for 3 nights. Large modern hotel on airport road with huge bedrooms in the main hotel & 2 story villas around the gorgeous pool.
– alan_mtl, Trip Advisor, April 2013

We had booked a garden villa. The layout of the villa's is great. A small colonial village in it's own, all situated around the outside swimming pool, which has great childrens pools too. The room was HUGE, more than enough room (2 adults & 2 children). The staff were helpfull, friendly and extremely polite, going out of their way to make the stay as perfect as possible.
– Mantra47, Trip Advisor, April 2013

Getting There

Sokhalay Angkor Resort & Spa is located just 15 minutes’ drive from the airport, with return transfers included with the deal.

By Air
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Virgin Australia fly from most Australian cities to Siem Reap International Airport.

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