“Part of the Smiling Gecko campus, this gorgeous resort promises a warm welcome in characterful rooms & suites with hardwood floors, big beds, cosy terraces & indulgent bathrooms. An eco-minded property with a strong community focus, this is a dream retreat in a verdant setting. A charming escape.”
“Part of the Smiling Gecko campus, this gorgeous resort promises a warm welcome in characterful rooms & suites with hardwood floors, big beds, cosy terraces & indulgent bathrooms. An eco-minded property with a strong community focus, this is a dream retreat in a verdant setting. A charming escape.”
Recommended For
- Spa breaks
- The 8,000m Sanctuary Spa offers superb treatments using botanicals from the farm's gardens, making this a magical spa retreat
- Eco break
- Part of the Smiling Gecko NGO, created in 2014 to combat poverty in Cambodia through education & vocational training
- Families
- Book a large Bungalow Suite for a fun family trip, with a child-friendly pool, extensive grounds & activities galore
- Learning
- Tour the 150 hectare Smiling Gecko Campus, home to a school & kindergarten, showcasing the project's excellent initiatives
- Hotel boats for hire
- Guided boats trips to visit the floating villages of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Tonle-Sap Lake are fabulous
- Great walks
- Hike to the beautiful Anlung Svay in the Aoral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary for a swim & a picnic
- Sights nearby
- Early morning sunrises at the 500-year-old Buddhist Sanctuary of Temple Hill are very special
- Cooking classes
- Cooking courses with executive chef Mariya Un Non are brilliant fun for guests of all ages
- Yoga
- Take expertly guided classes in the three restful yoga shalas
- Art Classes
- Cycling
- Restaurant
- Enjoy traditional fare at the Farmhouse Restaurant, innovative dishes at Un — named for the head chef — or at the Chef's Table
- Spa
- Expect marvellous treatments at the 8,000m2 Sanctuary Spa, one of the largest in the country
- Artworks
- Photographs by Smiling Gecko founder Hannes Schmid adorn the walls of the suites
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Eco
- Quiet
- Organic food
- Barefoot Luxury
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- Contemporary
- Boutique
- Chic
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Farmhouse
- Disabled access
- Wellbeing
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Views
- Secluded setting
- Remote
- Gourmet
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Enjoy traditional fare at the Farmhouse Restaurant, innovative dishes at Un — named for the head chef — or at the Chef's Table
- Spa
- Expect marvellous treatments at the 8,000m2 Sanctuary Spa, one of the largest in the country
- Garden
- The Smiling Gecko Campus sits on 150 hectares of land, some of which is farmed
- Meeting Room
- The Smiling Gecko Campus has a two meeting rooms, with space for 40-80 guests
- Swimming Pool
- Two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is adults-only
- Bar
- Sip sundowners at the pool bar
- Airport transfer
- Outdoor dining
- Sauna/Steam
- Family Suites
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Bicycles available
- Parking
- Hairdresser/Beauty Salon
- Cots available
- Massage
- No pets
- Private dining room
- Sit-out Terrace
- Babysitting
- Laundry
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Sitting Room
- Disabled access
- Suites
- Bath robes
- Concierge
- Wifi
- Views
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Activities
- Learning
- Tour the 150 hectare Smiling Gecko Campus, home to a school & kindergarten, showcasing the project's excellent initiatives
- Hotel boats for hire
- Guided boats trips to visit the floating villages of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Tonle-Sap Lake are fabulous
- Great walks
- Hike to the beautiful Anlung Svay in the Aoral Mountain Wildlife Sanctuary for a swim & a picnic
- Sights nearby
- Early morning sunrises at the 500-year-old Buddhist Sanctuary of Temple Hill are very special
- Cooking classes
- Cooking courses with executive chef Mariya Un Non are brilliant fun for guests of all ages
- Yoga
- Take expertly guided classes in the three restful yoga shalas
- Cycling
- Art Classes
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Luxury meets traditional Cambodian rural living
"Set out in Kampong Chhnang province, the Smiling Gecko farmhouse, with its well-equipped traditional wooden bungalows and fine-dining Cambodian menu, provides a taste of rural life in the Kingdom, but with a twist of luxury."
Originally published by Southeast Asia Globe
