Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia

Laid-back eco-luxe escape on two pristine private islands in the Koh Rong archipelago

7 nights from £5,500pp sharing a Jungle Villa, including full board, activities and excursions, flights and transfers.

Set in the Koh Rong archipelago, Song Saa is an exquisitely luxe island escape, with thatch and stone villas sprinkled in the jungle or perched above the sea. This is a truly glamorous, boutique private island resort with an emphasis on tranquility and healthy wellbeing.

Accommodation

All of the 27 one and two bedroom villas have ocean views, private pools and a gorgeous blend of thatched roofs, rustic timber beams, earthy stone and polished marble walls. Four-poster beds, Moroccan lanterns and carved tribal statues add flair to each eco-chic space. Perched among the canopy, the two-bedroom Jungle Villa scores points for its crescent-shaped layout and generous kitchen and living area.

All villas feature: mini bar, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV, phone, iPod dock, indoor and outdoor showers, sunken bathtubs,

unlimited laundry service, use of kayaks, boats and snorkelling kit.

Activities & Experiences

Song Saa offers excellent diving and snorkelling in the marine reserve, water sports, a fully equipped gym, kayaking in the fresh water estuaries on nearby Kong Rong, guided mangrove and eco tours, visits to traditional Cambodian fishing villages, trips to nearby beaches, picnics, spa treatments, yoga and meditation.

Facilities & Services

Song Saa's facilities include an over water restaurant and cocktail lounge with panoramic ocean views, a beach-side bar, infinity edge swimming pool, poolside restaurant serving yummy 'Cambodian street-food', and a water sports hub with motorised and non-motorised options. Tucked into the rainforest, Ila Spa Sanctuary draws on local herbs, oils and sand in treatments such as the Song Saa Blessing, a soothing 2 hour ritual. There's also a yoga pavilion by the pool for early morning stretch sessions.

Weather & Seasons

Cambodia is hot all year round and the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. It starts to get wetter in May and the wettest months are September and October. It is still possible to visit during this time as rain usually falls as short sharp storms. November is a fantastic month to visit Cambodia as it is very green after the rainy season and the lakes and rivers are full of water.

Getting Here

15 hour international flight (via Bangkok and Siem Reap) to Sihanoukville. Song Saa is half an hour by speedboat from Sihanoukville. If you are staying in Siem Reap en route, it's just a 50 minute flight to Sihanoukville.