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Ancient temple architecture in Siem Reap
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Under €100 Local five-star

Angkor Aurora

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Often seen around €55–€95 outside peak dates

83 / 100
Strong value
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Seasonality

When to go

Best time for weather

Best: Dec–Feb. Cool dry temple weather; Sep–Oct is wetter and less ideal.

Avoid means simply not ideal, not impossible. Moving holidays/festivals may change crowds year by year.

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Good
  4. Apr Possible
  5. May Possible
  6. Jun Possible
  7. Jul Possible
  8. Aug Possible
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Avoid
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Best time for price

Cheapest: May–Sep. Most expensive: Jan; Dec–Feb brings peak Angkor demand.

Most expensive is used only where the evidence is strong. Ramadan/Eid, Easter, Tet, Christmas/New Year, school holidays and local festivals move year by year.

  1. Jan Most expensive
  2. Feb Expensive
  3. Mar Average
  4. Apr Good value
  5. May Cheapest
  6. Jun Cheapest
  7. Jul Cheapest
  8. Aug Cheapest
  9. Sep Cheapest
  10. Oct Good value
  11. Nov Good value
  12. Dec Expensive

Why consider this hotel

  • Well-positioned for Angkor Archaeological Park visits
  • Pool and garden setting that feels more resort than city hotel
  • Strong reviews for hospitality and attentive service

Worth knowing before you book

  • Siem Reap's recovery post-pandemic has been uneven
  • The five-star rating is local rather than international

Images from the stay and destination

Preah Pithu T Monks - Siem Reap in or near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Preah Pithu T Monks - Siem Reap - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Pool on the hotel's roof - panoramio, a stay or neighbourhood image for Siem Reap, Cambodia
Pool on the hotel's roof - panoramio - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Tonle Sap Siem Reap Cambodia Girl-steering-her-boat-01 in or near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tonle Sap Siem Reap Cambodia Girl-steering-her-boat-01 - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
Angkor Wat, Camboya, 2013-08-16, DD 068 in or near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor Wat, Camboya, 2013-08-16, DD 068 - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
PP Central Market- fried bugs for sale (14064725217), a local food or culture image for Siem Reap, Cambodia
PP Central Market- fried bugs for sale (14064725217) - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons
2016 Angkor, Ta Prohm (07) in or near Siem Reap, Cambodia
2016 Angkor, Ta Prohm (07) - Image credit: Wikimedia Commons

Why it is interesting

Angkor Wat is one of the world’s most extraordinary sights, and staying in Siem Reap gives travellers the flexibility to visit at sunrise, return at sunset, and explore the broader Angkor Archaeological Park at their own pace. Angkor Aurora offers the pool-and-garden atmosphere of a small resort without the pricing of larger international chains — an appealing combination for the destination.

Why it is good value

Cambodia remains one of the most affordable countries in Southeast Asia for quality accommodation. A hotel that would cost significantly more in comparable tourist destinations here appears at rates that often surprise travellers, especially given the quality of service.

Price notes

Siem Reap’s tourism market is still recovering and rates can vary considerably. Check rates against the high season (November–March, when the weather is best) and consider the shoulder months for a combination of good conditions and better pricing.

Location and nearby sights

The hotel is close enough to the Angkor Archaeological Park to make early-morning temple visits practical. Siem Reap town, the Old Market and the broader Pub Street area are within easy reach by tuk-tuk.

Food and things to do nearby

Khmer cuisine deserves more attention than it typically receives. Fish amok (steamed fish curry), lok lak (stir-fried beef), prahok dips and fresh spring rolls are all worth seeking out. The Old Market has street food stalls alongside the tourist restaurants, and a few blocks away from the main strip the local eating is very good.

Best time to book

November to March is the dry season and most comfortable for temple visits. The wet season (June–October) is significantly hotter and wetter but rates drop, and the surrounding rice fields are vivid green — a different but still compelling experience.

Watch out for

The five-star designation is local rather than internationally accredited. The hotel is well-reviewed but should be understood as a strong boutique property rather than an international luxury chain. Siem Reap as a destination has also become more commercialised around the main tourist quarter.

Verdict

Strong value. For travellers making the trip to Angkor — one of the world’s essential travel experiences — a comfortable, pool-equipped hotel at this price point is a genuine advantage.

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