Shinta Mani Shack | Siem Reap Hotel

Lobby at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Lounge Area at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Baitong Restaurant at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Spa Treatment at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Spa Treatment Room at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Guest Bedroom at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

The Steak House at Pub Street at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Cooking Class at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Poolside Garden Room at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

Poolside Refreshments at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

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10/21 - The Steak House at Pub Street at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas, Siem Reap

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A designer boutique hotel dreamt up by a revered luxury architect, but with its own charitable foundation: Shinta Mani Angkor is quirky, surprising and a real delight to experience while staying in Siem Reap.

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Bill Bensley, the brains behind the Shinta Mani hotel collection in Cambodia, has designed hundreds of luxury resorts across the globe.

But the Shinta Mani's are more of a personal project for Bensley, having poured his signature, distinctive style into the properties as well as establishing the Shinta Mani Foundation, which helps local communities through its responsible tourism projects – and your stay contributes to the work they do.

At the Shinta Mani Angkor itself, you can expect plenty of luxuries to make your Siem Reap visit one to really remember. The property is shaped around a garden and terrace, at the centre of which is a large outdoor swimming pool where sunbathing and refreshing dips are the order of the day; there’s also a pool bar here so you needn’t go far for snacks and drinks either. You can then choose to dine at any of the Shinta Mani collection’s three restaurants, including the garden-like Baitong eatery, an American steakhouse or Kroya, where cookery classes take place for anyone looking to take home a few local gourmet tips.

Next are the rooms and communal areas of Shinta Mani Angkor which are a feast for the eyes, brimming with Bill Bensley’s eclectic design that incorporates jet black, fresh white and jewel hues to set off the monochrome palette. The artwork here has been created especially for the hotel and, together with the choice of décor and furnishings, it all comes together to evoke a contemporary Khmer space with plenty of nods to Siem Reap and beyond.

Room Options

The accommodation at Shinta Mani Angkor is generous in size and sleek in style, with contemporary features like a wrought iron bed frame, wall of mirrors and atmospheric lighting. They are defined by splashes of black, orange and yellow with works of art splayed on the walls, while amenities include LCD TVs, Bluetooth speakers, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box and minibar.

Poolview Room

The 40sq m Poolview Room is set on the first floor, with a balcony that enjoys swimming pool views. Choose either a king-size or twin bed layout, which can be interconnected with another room if required. Note that a few of these rooms come with a bathtub and shower.

Poolside Garden Room

Available in either a king or twin bed setup, with the chance to interconnect, the Poolside Garden Room has plenty of room for two – 44sq m, in fact. It faces the swimming pool on the ground floor and also features a terrace for those all-important al fresco moments.

Junior Suite

A significantly larger space (78sq m) up on the second floor, complete with a separate living room and balcony that overlooks the swimming pool. You have the choice of either a king-size or twin bed arrangement, and a shower with separate bathtub too.

Executive Suite

The largest of the lot, Shinta Mani Shack’s 94sq m Executive Suite has a king or twin bedroom, separate living room, balcony and views of the street outside. The en suite bathroom is expansive, with dual vanities, a large rain shower and separate bathtub.

Facilities/Amenities

Take advantage not only of the facilities at Shinta Mani Angkor but also sister hotel, Bensley Collection Pool Villas, including its spa. Try out treatments like the clay and Cambodian coffee body scrub, a ginger and turmeric body wrap or sweet almond oil massage, to name a few. Back at Shinta Mani Angkor, the large outdoor pool enveloped by gardens is sure to tempt you in, and there’s also a boutique selling handicrafts, the profits of which go to the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Restaurants & Bars

Baitong

Like an interior garden, this leafy restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining for every meal of the day: plus afternoon tea. Start the day with sweet fruits from the breakfast buffet, then take your pick from the a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, serving up everything from meaty burgers to creative Khmer cuisine.

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Kroya

Both local and global delicacies can be enjoyed at Kroya, found at sister hotel Shinta Mani Angkor. Sample as many flavours as possible on the seven-course tasting menu – a must-try during your time in Cambodia.

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The Steak House at Pub Street

Relish a fusion of American fare with Khmer flair at Shinta Mani’s Steak House, passionate about all things beef. A huge variety of cuts are found on the menu, including the star of the show: the Master’s Cut at 1.2kg!

Dinner

Bensley’s Bar

With views of the courtyard and hip interior design, Bensley’s Bar (named in honour of the hotel’s architect) is a slick place to toast your holiday in style. Come for the Happy Hour between 5-7pm, and snack on small plates to stave off hunger pangs before your main meal.

Poolside Bar

Open all day for al fresco drinks and finger food, the poolside bar concocts zingy cocktails and fruity smoothies that are as tempting to look at as they are to sip!

Activities & Entertainment

Shinta Mani Angkor might encapsulate luxury through and through, but it places as much emphasis on immersions into local life – for those who seek it. If you’re a gourmand, why not learn how to make rice wine, discover Shinta Mani’s organic farms or try your hand at a Khmer cookery class? There are also many opportunities to see the natural surrounds, such as taking a Tonle Sap boat cruise with brunch or sundowners (depending on the time of day) and touring nearby fishing villages, floating communities and of course the majestic Angkor temples. Go kayaking and biking, or for something less active choose a Vespa or ox cart ride instead!

Another amazing way to engage with local life is by exploring the villages that the Shinta Mani Foundation helps to support through charitable initiatives. You can see the work they have down to build homes, dig wells, and much more.