“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
  • Restaurant

    • Enjoy traditional fare at the Farmhouse Restaurant, innovative dishes at Un — named for the head chef — or at the Chef's Table
  • 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
  • Spa

    • Expect marvellous treatments at the 8,000m2 Sanctuary Spa, one of the largest in the country
  • Cooking classes

    • Cooking courses with executive chef Mariya Un Non are brilliant fun for guests of all ages
  • Artworks

    • Photographs by Smiling Gecko founder Hannes Schmid adorn the walls of the suites
  • Yoga

    • Take expertly guided classes in the three restful yoga shalas
  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Eco

  • Quiet

  • Art Classes

  • Organic food

  • Barefoot Luxury

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Contemporary

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Farmhouse

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

  • Views

  • Secluded setting

  • Remote

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    29 rooms in this hotel
  • 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

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

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