The Best Eco-Conscious Stays in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Whether they’re kind to the environment or keyed into the local community, these sustainable stays strive to help you tread lightly in the capital of Cambodia. Book your stay now on Culture Trip.
We’re all becoming increasingly sustainably minded: whether that’s packing reusable totes, water bottles and utensils in our luggage to minimise our plastic footprint, we’re also factoring in the ecofriendliness of a hotel when it comes to deciding where to stay. Luckily, Phnom Penh is filled with environmentally aware stays that take sustainability seriously. Here are the ones to check out.
1. House Boutique Eco Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Eco Hotel
Located near the Boeung Keng Kang (BKK) market, this hotel bills itself as the only social-enterprise hotel in the city. Besides having used reclaimed wood to construct the property, it also harnesses solar energy, composts food waste and pays its staff a fair living wage. Rooms are cosy and come outfitted with colourful modern furnishings, a “green” laundry service is offered, local products are used, and many green plants create a calming atmosphere.
2. Plantation
Boutique Hotel
4. The Balé
Resort, Independent Hotel
Need a brief respite from the hustle of the city? This idyllic retreat along the Mekong River, on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, has 18 high-end suites that feature either a private courtyard or wooden-decked balcony and come furnished with Cambodian artefacts and fabrics. The Balé strives to be as ecofriendly as possible, offering water coolers for guests to use in place of plastic bottles. But it’s also part of a wider group that takes a front-footed approach to community engagement, employing local people, supporting orphanages and enabling charitable events.
5. Rambutan Resort
Boutique Hotel
6. iRoHa Garden
Garden Hotel
Although it’s smack in the middle of the city centre, this boutique hideaway boasts just 31 rooms spread out on a spacious greenery-filled site – making it the ideal spot for rest and relaxation. The resort strives to embody a sustainable ethos and features a central swimming pool surrounded by a landscaped garden filled with flowers to encourage native wildlife. Rooms are tastefully decorated with modern, minimalist-style furnishings, some featuring balconies that offer a glimpse of the greenery outside.
7. The White Mansion Boutique Hotel
Independent Hotel
Sandwiched between the Independence Monument and the Royal Palace of Cambodia, this stately stay is perfect if you’re looking for an elegant space to call home. Rooms are stylishly furnished with locally made furniture, and the hotel does its best to minimise waste. The saltwater swimming pool is perfect for lounging in the sun, and culture lovers should keep an eye out for the art shows and concerts that sometimes take place.
8. The 252 Boutique Hotel
Boutique Hotel
This cosy boutique hotel is a tranquil oasis amid the bustling city. Rooms are minimally furnished with modern decor, with some featuring a balcony or patio overlooking the picturesque pool area. Relax with a poolside massage, or try your hand at making traditional Khmer dishes at a cooking class. The hotel also offers bicycle rentals for guests who wish to explore the city in an environmentally friendly way.
9. The Pavilion
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
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