Shinta Mani ShackvsZannier Hotels Phum Baitang
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Shinta Mani Shack is preferred by most reviewers compared to Phum Baitang. Shinta Mani Shack comes in at 78 with accolades from 4 publications such as Mr & Mrs Smith, Oyster and DK Eyewitness.
Shinta Mani Shack
Oum Khun Str, Module 1, Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap 855, Cambodia
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"A hint of boutique intimacy surrounds this large hotel complex."
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Mission out on tailored tours to Angkor's dazzling temples, then retreat to the luxe suites, cool pool, soothing spa and romantic swing-seat dining." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Features an inviting central pool, while Shinta Mani Angkor offers more exclusive rooms. Shinta Mani has won several international awards for responsible tourism practices." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Shinta Mani Resort is a solid four-star hotel in central Siem Reap, offering simple rooms clustered around a pool and a great spot to hang out after a day among the temples." Full review
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang
Phum Svaydangkum,, Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $392/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Wallpaper
"A collection of 45 private villas set in eight hectares of secluded gardens and rice fields, just ten minutes’ drive from Siem Reap." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Siem Reap’s latest resort, with 45 villas on stilts amid lemongrass fields and rice paddies, puts a serene, five-star spin on the area’s traditional wooden farmhouses." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"An eight-acre sprawl of lush jungle, lemongrass, and paddy fields hidden in the sleepy Cambodian countryside." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Within the resort lie two restaurants, two bars, a boutique, a 50 metre infinity pool and a Spa." Full review
Hideaway Report
93.0
"Sophisticated hotel on eight lush, manicured acres that replicates the look and feel of a traditional Cambodian village." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A serene stay just outside of town that captures the spirit of Cambodia." Full review
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For more relaxation, there’s the Spa Temple, where treatments incorporate coconut milk and local moringa oil to pamper guests after a day spent temple hopping.
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Inspired by traditional Khmer wooden houses, Phum Baitang’s private villas are dotted around a sprawling estate of landscaped grounds and verdant paddy fields." Full review
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Gone are the cold bucket showers and unavoidable creepy crawlies of the originals: guests at this tropical outpost of the Zannier group (their other property is a rustic-chic chalet in Mègeve) can indulge in king-size comfort, freestanding baths and private plunge pools or terraces.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This beautiful resort feels like a boutique Cambodian village." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Thatched-roof wooden villas rise up on stilts amid landscaped gardens and paddy fields, and the large swimming pool, like a mirror, reflects the image of towering palms overhead" Full review