The hype
An oasis of calm with exceptional staff who treat you like family, serving great food in a stunning jungle setting.
Maison Polanka
$200-450/ noche
Reserva esto si You want the intimacy of staying at a wealthy friend's traditional Khmer estate, not a cookie-cutter resort.
Por qué a la gente le encanta
- Only 7 suites in two traditional stilted wooden houses
- Lush 'secret garden' vibe that feels miles away from the dusty city center
- Personalized 'Downton Abbey' style service where staff anticipate needs before you ask
Resumen rápido: It’s a mosquito-prone tropical garden paradise with creaky wooden floors, so bring bug spray and leave the stilettos at home.
Reseñado por @wander.licious: I honestly felt like I was dreaming here. Waking up in a wooden villa surrounded by thick jungle, then diving into that pool—it’s the definition of an escape. If you need to unplug and just breathe, this is the place.
Lo que dijeron los huéspedes que se hospedaron aquí
Reality check
The lush vegetation means bugs are inevitable, and some rooms can feel dark or damp if tucked in the back corners.
- You appreciate authentic heritage architecture over modern glass-and-steel
- You want a pool that feels like a private lagoon
- You prefer silence and bird calls to a buzzing lobby scene
Limpieza y Mantenimiento
9
- Housekeeping: Twice daily service, including turndown. Generally impeccable.
- Bathroom hygiene: Clean, but open-air designs in some bathrooms can invite ants or geckos.
- Maintenance: Well-maintained, though the historic wooden structures show charming age (creaks, wear).
- Linens & towels: High quality, fresh, and generous usage of mosquito nets.
- Odors & scents: Smells of lemongrass, frangipani, and mosquito coils.
Sleepability™
8SILENCIOSO
0-4RUIDOSO
4-7.5MODERADO
7.5-10SILENCIOSO
- Geckos and frogs (loud at night)
- Creaking floorboards in wooden stilted houses
- Morning temple sounds from nearby Wat Polanka
Antes de reservar
Es bueno saberlo
- Breakfast is ~$20/person if not included in your rate
- The hotel is a 10-minute tuk-tuk ride to Pub Street (not right on the doorstep)
- They offer a free airport shuttle, but confirm it in advance
Qué llevar
- High-strength DEET bug spray (gardens are lush)
- Slip-on shoes (you take them off often in Khmer houses)
- Earplugs (if frog/gecko calls keep you awake)
Genio de Habitaciones
Mejores opciones
- The Khmer House (standalone, on stilts, ultimate privacy)
- Green Suite (huge terrace, pool view, feels like a treehouse)
- Yellow Suite (bright, colorful, great for couples)
Habitaciones a evitar
- Back corner ground-floor rooms (can be dark and have more mosquito issues)
- Rooms directly under the family suite if you are sensitive to footfall noise
Genio de Solicitud de Habitación – copiar y pegar
“I'd love to request the Green Suite or the Khmer House if available. We prefer plenty of natural light and would like to avoid any ground-floor units tucked in the back corners to minimize mosquito exposure.”
Preguntas frecuentes y consejos ocultos
Todo lo que realmente quieres saber antes de reservar.
Is there a gym?
No. Staff can arrange yoga classes or suggest running routes in the temple complex, but there is no fitness center.
Is it walkable to town?
Sort of. It's a 20-25 minute walk to the Old Market, but most guests take a $2-3 tuk-tuk ride due to the heat.
Is the pool chlorinated?
No, it is a saltwater infinity pool.
Are kids allowed?
Yes, families are welcome (especially in the Garden Cottage or Maison Family Suite), but the vibe is quiet and adult-leaning.
Do the rooms have AC?
Yes, all rooms are air-conditioned, though the traditional wooden structures can be less airtight than modern hotels.
Is breakfast included?
Depends on your booking rate. If not, expect to pay around $20 USD per adult.
Consejos de Insiders
- ✨
Ask for the 'hidden' picnic lunch near a remote temple—staff can set up hammocks and food for a private break.
- ✨
The 'Sala' restaurant serves excellent Khmer food; don't feel you have to go to town every night.
- ✨
Use the free bicycles to explore the quiet backstreets of the Wat Polanka neighborhood.
5 cosas que debes saber antes de ir
💡The 'gecko patrol' is real—you will see them on walls and ceilings (they eat the bugs, they are friends).
💡The wooden floors in the Khmer House are beautiful but creak loudly with every step.
💡There is no lobby in the traditional sense; check-in often happens on a sofa with a cold drink.
💡The pool color is a deep teal, not the typical bright blue, due to the tile choice.
💡You might hear chanting from the neighboring Wat Polanka in the early morning.
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