Zannier Phum Baitang

“Don't hesitate”

We enjoyed a 5 night stay here. The room, service and facilities do not disappoint. The well kept extensive grounds and peaceful vibe are a standout. The location for us was excellent... far enough out of town to be peaceful and close enough for an easy tuktuk ride to the town center. During our st… more

We enjoyed a 5 night stay here. The room, service and facilities do not disappoint. The well kept extensive grounds and peaceful vibe are a standout. The location for us was excellent... far enough out of town to be peaceful and close enough for an easy tuktuk ride to the town center. During our stay there were very few guests (low season).. June is a great time of year to visit Siem Reap if you want to avoid the crowds and can work around the heat. We had a room with a plunge pool which we used multiple times a day - recommend the upgrade during the warmer seasons. Breakfast everyday was a highlight - a well curated a la carte menu. We dined in a few nights and the meals were excellent. Pricing of both drinks and the spa were to us on the high side - this encouraged us to seek options outside of the resort. Given the proximity to the many options in Siem Reap it wasn't a negative for us. Shout out to the housekeeping team - our room and pool were always beautifully clean and we appreciated that our preferences (no. water bottles, towels ect) were taken note of. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. The resident water buffalo were fun to watch and very photogenic. An all round classy establishment. I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

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“Oasis near border strife”

I didn’t know what to expect from a high-end hotel in siem reap. It blew away my expectations with the warmth and professionalism of the staff with the food offering with the modern amenities. The spa treatments were good. It was about 10 minutes by Tuk Tuk to the heart of the city. The hotel i… more

I didn’t know what to expect from a high-end hotel in siem reap. It blew away my expectations with the warmth and professionalism of the staff with the food offering with the modern amenities. The spa treatments were good. It was about 10 minutes by Tuk Tuk to the heart of the city. The hotel itself has filtered water, is gated, and about 15 minutes to the Anker Wat temples and park. You can even have laundry sent out for one dollar per kilogram. You get your own villa and some villas have a dipping pool. There’s actually three cows on the farm. They grow their own vegetables. Highly recommended.

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“Outstanding in every way”

Foolishly, we started the main part of our tour of SE Asia at Phum Baitang. Everything else got judged by this extraordinarily high standard. First, arrival at Siem Reap airport: smooth, swift and straight into PB's air-conditioned vehicle. Siem Reap itself is a little dusty so the PB estate is a … more

Foolishly, we started the main part of our tour of SE Asia at Phum Baitang. Everything else got judged by this extraordinarily high standard. First, arrival at Siem Reap airport: smooth, swift and straight into PB's air-conditioned vehicle. Siem Reap itself is a little dusty so the PB estate is a welcome oasis but it is far more than that. The wooden structures, rice fields and abundant greenery are not only beautiful but extremely relaxing. Our welcome was, at least for us, a European couple in their late 60s, entirely correct: personal without being inappropriately so, swift without being rushed and efficient without being in the least bit cold. Our room, up on stilts opposite a bright green rice field, was magnificent. So often, there is inadequate hanging space or insufficient light or a skimpy bath robe. None of that! Linens were all high quality, the bathroom generously sized, plenty of power sockets for phones, laptops etc and aircon that worked. But it isn't the physical side of PB that impresses the most. It is a combination of staff and that intangible: atmosphere. Every single person we met was charming and engaged, from the spa to the bar. Both restaurants were relaxed and delightful. Even the man washing down the water buffalo in the afternoon made us smile. There is bird life everywhere, from jungle fowl to the hundreds of swifts screaming above the paddy fields as the sound goes down, catching insects. The guides, too, arranged by the hotel, were full of knowledge, very open to wider conversations, for instance about the troubled history of the country, and flexible as to what to see and when. Angkor Wat is, as expected, astonishing but there is so much more to see and our two guides helped us to see at least some of it! IIf you're planning to visit the Siem Reap area, we couldn't recommend PB too highly. We enjoyed it so much we've actually booked a 2027 trip to Namibia (not South Africa, the original plan) in order to enjoy Zannier hospitality again. It was that good!

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“Idyllic setting with luxury and heart”

Having heard so much about Phum Baitang (especially since Angela Jolie rented the entire resort for the filming of Tomb Raider), expectations are incredibly high. We can say that they were even exceeded. You could easily believe you're staying in the heart of a Cambodian village, but with every ima… more

Having heard so much about Phum Baitang (especially since Angela Jolie rented the entire resort for the filming of Tomb Raider), expectations are incredibly high. We can say that they were even exceeded. You could easily believe you're staying in the heart of a Cambodian village, but with every imaginable luxury. Spacious wooden bungalows, offering plenty of privacy, are scattered across a vast area, with rice paddies being harvested by farmers in the center, and three buffalo grazing at the edges – pure idyll! Add to that two world-class restaurants (Bay Phsar and Hang Bay) and exceptionally friendly and competent staff. You'll want to return, even if you've already seen Angkor.

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