Cambodia captivates visitors with the magnificent Angkor Wat temple complex, French colonial architecture, and pristine tropical beaches. From the bustling capital of Phnom Penh to the serene countryside, Cambodia offers an unforgettable blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Amansara Spa
The most exclusive spa in Cambodia within the legendary Amansara hotel. Uses kru Khmer traditional healing, organic herbal compresses, and a private outdoor garden treatment pavilion surrounded by frangipani.
Signature treatment: Khmer Herbal Journey — 3-hour treatment using ancient royal Cambodian healing recipes
Bodia Spa Siem Reap
Cambodia's most acclaimed day spa chain using certified organic products made from Khmer botanical ingredients harvested from Cambodia's forests and farms. Multiple locations in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.
Signature treatment: Khmer Herbal Body Journey using lemongrass, Kampot pepper, and wild jasmine
Frangipani Villa Spa
A peaceful garden spa at the boutique Frangipani Villa Hotel offering traditional Cambodian treatments in open-air salas surrounded by tropical gardens. Expert Khmer therapists and affordable prices.
Signature treatment: Traditional Khmer stone massage using heated basalt stones and herbal oils
Seeing Hands Massage
A social enterprise employing visually impaired Cambodian masseurs trained in traditional techniques. One of Siem Reap's most popular massage services offering exceptional value and supporting community development.
Signature treatment: Traditional Cambodian oil massage by certified visually-impaired therapists
Phka Chan Spa
A stylish modern spa in Phnom Penh's boutique shopping district combining traditional Khmer techniques with contemporary wellness treatments. Popular with local professionals and visitors seeking quality treatments.
Signature treatment: Phka Chan signature facial using Cambodian lotus and jasmine extracts
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
The Hariharalaya Retreat Centre
A dedicated yoga and meditation retreat center near Siem Reap offering immersive programs in Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, mindfulness meditation, and Ayurvedic nutrition. International teachers lead structured daily programs with temple excursions.
Wat Maha Montrei Buddhist Retreat
Traditional Buddhist meditation retreats held at monasteries in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Participants live alongside monks, practicing Vipassana meditation, sitting and walking practice, and studying dhamma. Simple accommodation and vegetarian meals provided.
Cardamom Tented Camp Wellness
Jungle wellness at the Cardamom Tented Camp combining yoga at sunrise, forest bathing, guided meditation, and traditional Khmer herbal treatments in an eco-luxury setting within primary rainforest.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Khmer massage from $8/hour at guesthouses; $15-30 at day spas; $60-120 at luxury hotel spas. Khmer massage uses acupressure, deep tissue techniques, and herbal compress.
Hammam
Not a traditional Cambodian practice. Some upscale spas offer steam room treatments from $20. Body scrubs using local ingredients like lemongrass and turmeric available from $25.
Body
Herbal body wraps using Cambodian botanicals from $35 at day spas. Lemongrass and coconut body polish treatments from $30. Turmeric and honey wraps from $25.
Facial
Traditional Khmer facial using lotus oil and coconut from $25. Anti-aging facial treatments at luxury spas from $60. Bodia organic product facials from $45.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Movement Siem Reap
A dedicated yoga studio in Siem Reap offering daily Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga classes. Drop-in classes available at $8 per session, monthly memberships for regular practitioners.
The Yoga Studio Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh's most established yoga studio in BKK1 offering Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and meditation classes. Multiple daily sessions with experienced international and Cambodian instructors.
Angkor Wat Sunrise Yoga
Pop-up morning yoga sessions organized by several operators at or near Angkor Wat during sunrise, combining temple ambiance with yoga practice. Bookable through Siem Reap guesthouses.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book spa appointments in advance November to February as top spas fill up quickly during peak season
Traditional Khmer massage is firmer than Thai massage — communicate your pressure preference clearly before starting
Seeing Hands Massage employs blind therapists who are exceptionally skilled — a worthy social enterprise to support
Many of Angkor's temples sit exposed to intense sun — carry a refillable water bottle and rest during 11AM-2PM
The Hariharalaya Retreat near Siem Reap offers some of Southeast Asia's best value yoga retreats
Cambodian herbal medicine practitioners (kru Khmer) offer traditional consultations at some spas and markets
Cambodia's tropical heat requires extra hydration — add electrolyte powder to water for long activity days