Best Pool Villas in Siem Reap

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Private pool villas are one of Siem Reap’s best value-luxury categories — standalone villas with a plunge or full-size private pool that would cost considerably more in Bali or Phuket for a comparable standard. Below are four specific, currently well-reviewed pool villa properties verified against real TripAdvisor ratings, across entry, mid, and top-tier pricing.

Best Pool Villas in Siem Reap at a Glance

Property	Best For	Rating	Price/Night
Templation Hotel	Every villa has a private pool, closest to Angkor	4.9/5 (500+ reviews)	$50–175
Isann Lodge	3-bedroom countryside private pool villa	4.9/5 (466 reviews)	check current rate
Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa	Full swimming-length private pool per villa	5.0/5 (125 reviews)	$187–327
Shinta Mani Angkor	Central location, higher-tier pool suites	4.9/5 (7,300+ reviews)	$120–470

What to Expect

Most pool villas here sit a short drive from Old Town, toward Charles de Gaulle Boulevard or in quieter garden and countryside compounds — trading walkability for privacy and space. Entry-level villas typically include a plunge pool, enough to cool off in but not for serious swimming, while villas above roughly $180-200/night more often include a full-size private pool. It’s worth checking pool dimensions specifically in listing photos or by asking directly, since “private pool” covers a wide range of actual sizes.

Specific Villa Properties Worth Booking

Templation Hotel

Templation Hotel has a 4.9/5 rating from around 500 TripAdvisor reviews. Every villa here comes with its own private pool, and the property markets itself as the resort closest to the Angkor Archaeological Park while staying away from town noise. Its gardens, home to free-roaming tortoises, guinea pigs and rabbits, get called out by name in review after review — a genuinely distinctive touch at this price point. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (500+ reviews). Price range: $50-175/night.

Isann Lodge

Isann Lodge holds a 4.9/5 rating from 466 TripAdvisor reviews and offers a genuinely standalone countryside private pool villa — a separate 3-bedroom unit with attached bathrooms and an outdoor kitchen and dining area, roughly 20 minutes by car from central Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. Reviewers specifically highlight the pool itself, enclosed by a lush garden with what one review called a spa-like mood. Because the villa is a distinct unit from the lodge’s standard rooms, it isn’t separately priced on major platforms — check the current rate directly with the property. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (466 reviews).

Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa

Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa has a 5.0/5 rating from 125 TripAdvisor reviews, with 19 villas each built around a genuinely full-size private pool — reviewers specifically describe being able to do mini-laps, not just a plunge pool or jacuzzi tub. Free daily tuk-tuk transport into town, free laundry, and breakfast served flexibly until 5pm make early Angkor temple runs easier to plan around. Guest rating: 5.0/5 (125 reviews). Price range: $187-327/night.

Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas

Shinta Mani Angkor holds a 4.9/5 rating from more than 7,300 TripAdvisor reviews. Its higher-tier suites and 10 dedicated Bensley Collection pool villas include private plunge pools within a more central, walkable location than most of the properties on this list — useful if you want villa privacy without giving up easy access to Old Town restaurants. Guest rating: 4.9/5 (7,300+ reviews). Price range: $120-470/night, with the pool-villa category toward the top of that range.

What Multi-Bedroom Villas Add

Villas with two or more bedrooms, like Isann Lodge’s 3-bedroom unit, suit families or small groups traveling together, often working out cheaper per person than separate hotel rooms while adding significantly more space and privacy — worth the math if you’re traveling as a group of four or more. See Best Family Hotels in Siem Reap for more family-specific options if a full villa is more space than you need.

Location Trade-Offs

Most pool villas sit outside the immediate Old Town walking radius, so factor in tuk-tuk costs for evening dinners in town if you want both villa privacy and easy access to Pub Street or the Old Market — see Best Hotels Near Pub Street if walkability matters more than privacy for your trip. Many villa properties include airport transfer given their slightly more remote locations — confirm this at booking, and check Siem Reap Airport Hotels if you’re arriving on an early or late flight.

Privacy and Villa Layout Considerations

Not all “pool villas” offer the same level of true privacy — some have pools visible from a shared walking path or neighboring villa, while others, like Waka Villa’s individual units, are fully enclosed and secluded. Checking recent photos and reviews specifically for privacy comments, rather than assuming the term guarantees full seclusion, avoids a mismatch between expectation and what you actually book. Reading recent reviews specifically for pool cleanliness and maintenance is also worth doing, since a poorly maintained private pool undermines the whole point of booking this category.

Who This Category Suits

Pool villas make the most sense for couples on a honeymoon or anniversary trip, or families wanting private space to unwind after full days at the temples without competing for space at a shared hotel pool. Budget-conscious travelers, or those planning to spend most daylight hours out at Angkor, are usually better served putting the same money toward a well-located boutique hotel instead — see Best Luxury Resorts Near Angkor Wat for resort-style alternatives, or Best Hotels with Angkor Wat Shuttle Included if built-in temple transport matters more than a private pool.

Booking Directly vs Through Platforms

Many pool villa properties, being smaller boutique operations, offer modestly better rates or added perks (a free airport transfer, a complimentary spa treatment) when booked directly through their own website or via WhatsApp rather than through a major booking platform — worth a quick direct inquiry before finalizing, especially for a longer stay. Villa inventory is more limited than standard hotel rooms, so book further ahead than you might for a regular room, particularly in peak season (November-February).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a pool villa cost in Siem Reap?

Entry-level villas like Templation Hotel start around $50-175/night, mid-to-upper villas like Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa run $187-327/night, and top-tier multi-room villas or suites can run $300-500+/night in peak season.

Are pool villas far from Old Town?

Most are a short drive, typically 10-20 minutes, trading some walkability for privacy and space — Shinta Mani Angkor is the exception on this list, staying centrally located despite offering pool villas.

Should I book a pool villa further in advance than a regular hotel room?

Yes — villa inventory is more limited, so booking further ahead is worth it, especially during peak season.

Which villa on this list has the most genuinely private pool?

Waka Villa Private Resort & Spa and Isann Lodge both stand out in reviews for full seclusion — reviewers specifically describe Waka Villa’s pools as swimming-length rather than a plunge pool, and Isann Lodge’s villa as a fully separate countryside unit.