Samaya Boutique & Cuisine

Hotels
no. 235a Street 19 , Phnom Penh , kh

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff and owners (Pierre, Nicky)
Comfortable beds and good room comfort
Nice, well-kept pool and pleasant oasis-like setting
Very good restaurant, breakfasts and cocktails
Excellent central location (near the royal palace, walkable)
Cons:
Shower temperature difficult to adjust
Steep stairs to the third floor (accessibility/luggage)
A few guests requested more attention to cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mostly described as clean by several guests, but a few comments requested more attention to cleaning and noted minor issues (e.g., shower temperature control). Reviews mention cleanliness but also suggest inconsistency.
Service
1
Strongly positive: multiple guests praise the owners and staff as helpful, friendly and attentive (Pierre, Nicky and team), with francophone assistance and good local advice.
Location
1
Frequently highlighted as ideal (just behind the royal palace, walkable to main sites, cheap tuk-tuk access). Location is a clear positive in the reviews.
Room Quality
1
Rooms praised for comfortable beds, generous size and effective air conditioning, but some guests mentioned shower temperature issues and minor cleanliness attention affecting room perception.
Amenities
1
Pool and restaurant are repeatedly praised and well arranged, yet accessibility is a minor downside (steep stairs to the third floor; staff often help with luggage).
Value for Money
1
Not explicitly mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Food and Beverage
1
Many guests compliment the restaurant, breakfasts, cocktails and dishes (Khmer and Western) — food and drinks are a noted strength.
Overall Experience
1
Overall sentiment is positive to very positive (headlines like 'Exceptionnel', repeat stays, strong recommendations), with minor issues noted but no major complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 12:24

Property Description

Experience the charm of Samaya Boutique & Cuisine, where comfort meets elegance in the heart of Phnom Penh.

Luxury Accommodations: Each air-conditioned room boasts stunning pool views, a comfortable seating area, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Exquisite Dining: Savor delectable dishes at our on-site restaurant, featuring a delightful menu of American, Cambodian, and French cuisine. Start your day with a choice of continental or full breakfast options, including vegetarian delights.

Thoughtful Amenities: Enjoy our outdoor swimming pool, free bikes for exploring, and a dedicated concierge service to cater to all your needs. With free private parking and a 24-hour front desk, your stay will be nothing short of exceptional.

Indulge in a unique retreat; book your stay at Samaya Boutique & Cuisine today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Anantharamu couple at
5
Below average.
Pros:

Conveniently located. Polite staff.

Cons:

- Dirty and Stained bedspreads. We had to flag this to the staff who changed it just before bed.
- The bathroom wasn’t well equipped, and by that I mean not even a tumbler to store a tooth brush/tooth paste was present, no hand towels (only body towel) and no hand wash/ soap was provided next to the sink.
- No vegan/ vegetarian options for breakfast.
- The latch to lock the toilet was broken and no latch to lock it from outside, which meant that the person who’s side of the bed was next to the toilet had to sleep with an open door to the toilet.
- The AC did not function fully and it would take 20 minutes for the room to cool down.
- My biggest problem was the check out process. I went down at 7:00 to settle my bill and check out and no staff or receptionist seemed awake enough to attend to me. They did not have a card machine. Their QR code was broken and I couldn’t scan and pay. They did not even have change for a 100$ bill when I offered cash and they had to run around in the neighbourhood to find change while my cab was waiting. They asked me to do a bank transfer but the IBAN/ SWIFT CODE was in France and no address of the recipient was provided, so online bank transfer was also impossible. It was an extremely frustrating, time consuming experience.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Patrycja solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

A peaceful and charming place in the heart of Phnom Penh.
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful.
They went above and beyond by helping us call an ambulance for our sick son.
We are truly grateful for their care and support.
Thank you once again!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Alexandre family_with_children fr
7
Bon hôtel familiale si vous rester 3-4 jours
Pros:

- Bon emplacement, proche place de l’indépendance, pas loin de bassac lane

Cons:

- Manque un peu de modernité mais vu le tarif c’est cohérent.
- Pas la possibilité de payer par carte bancaire sauf si on nous l’avait dit au départ, on aurait pu anticiper.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Detlef couple de
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell family_with_children us
6
Forced to pay for 2 rooms, when 1 room for two young teens and 2 parents was sufficient.
Pros:

We had some issues with the Air condition. Bookings forced us to take 2 rooms. 1 room the AC was not good, so we went into one room with 2 large beds and that worked great. The staff did what they could to accommodate us, so I appreciated the effort

Cons:

The Air Condition wasn't good on the three bed room 8 (3rd floor). In addition, the air conditions were not on when we checked in and they didn't work well and had to be supplemented with a ceiling fan. After a day of travel and being hot, it is nice ot have a room ready for you. But the room we ended up for all four it worked after several hours and overnight. I was disappointed with Bookings forcing 2 parents and 2 young teenagers into 2 rooms, strictly for the sake of money. It was fine to have a 12 and 14 year old in the same room with parents, and that was a disappointment solely on Bookings and not the hotel. The other issue i have was the cost of breakfast and the quality of breakfast. $7 for breakfast but half that for dinner...and breakfast was not good. The croissants though were great. The last issue i had was that bookings stated credit card accepted, but they didn't accept credit cards. We did resolve it after I proved that bookings has credit card accepted. Overall this is an ok place for some travelers, but I don't think i would stay here again for the price.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Filippo couple it
5
Pros:

Posizione ottima, vicina alla zona dei ristoranti/locali e al palazzo reale. Piscina piccola ma ben tenuta e scenografica. Camera spaziosa.

Cons:

Pulizia decisamente da rivedere, staff, a parte una eccezione, in difficoltà con l'inglese e la titolare non particolarmente cortese e accogliente, anzi, abbastanza scontrosa. Colazione (opzionale) scarsa e molto costosa.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Simone solo_traveller ca
7
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Christian family_with_children at
10
Pros:

Clean rooms, very friendly and helpful staff! We really enjoyed dinner and pool!

Cons:

No complaints

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
R
Ronan family_with_children fr
9
Très satisfait du séjour passé au Cambodge, nous recommandons les yeux fermés cet établissement.
Pros:

Pouvoir profiter de la piscine en fin de journée. Le calme et la climatisation dans la chambre. Le personnel de l’hôtel attentionné et très sympathique.

Cons:

Le seul bémol me concernant, l'oreiller pour dormir n'était pas très confortable.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Elisa solo_traveller be
9
Pros:

Vriendelijk personeel, nette kamer, zeer lekker om te eten, uitstekende locatie en een zalig zwembad. Zeker een aanrader!

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Hugues family_with_children fr
10
Super hôtel très bien placé avec un accueil chaleureux. Les gestionnaires de l établissement sont au petit soin. La pisc
Pros:

Emplacement. Service . Gentillesse

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Anne cecile family_with_children fr
5
Décevant
Pros:

Établissement bien situé

Cons:

Chasse d eau et prises électriques qui ne fonctionne pas , draps et serviettes pas clean
Bref rien à voir avec les photos

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Sophal family_with_children fr
7
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
F
Franco extended_group it
7
Pros:

Posizione eccelente

Cons:

Camere senza finestre, troppo vicine al paso della gente

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Valentine couple fr
10
Top
Pros:

Confort, propre et piscine très agréable. Pas très loin du palais. Personnel à l’écoute et sympathique.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Was Young solo_traveller ie
9
Pros:

My fourth time staying here very clear, nice rooms , great swimming pool and fantastic staff
Good location
Highly recommend

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
K
Kim huor family_with_children fr
7
2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Sonja solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Marcus couple de
1
Pros:

Der Besitzer hat uns 80% des bereits vollständig bezahlten Preises zurück erstattet.

Cons:

Wir hatten das Zimmer am Pool. An Privatsphäre war nicht zu denken! Es roch außerdem leider extrem nach Schimmel und Raumdeo. Wir baten um ein anderes Zimmer. Während das sehr zuvorkommende Personal bemüht war, eine Lösung zu finden, warteten wir auf unserer Terrasse. Zu unserem Entzetzen liefen zwei große Ratten über die Terrasse und wir entdeckten einen Rattenbau am Rand der Terrasse. Da man uns leider kein anderes Zimmer anbieten konnte verließen wir die Unterkunft nach 30 Minuten.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sonja solo_traveller de
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee