Cognoscenti of the Far East need look no further than Song Saa, Cambodia’s first genuine luxury beach resort, set on a pair of exclusive private islands reached by speedboat. Voted in the top ten honeymoon resorts in the world by Conde Nast traveller; Song Saa, meaning ‘the sweethearts’, is surrounded by untouched islands with private beaches fringed by palms – a blissful backdrop for the selection of Ocean View, Jungle Villas and Asia’s first overwater stilted villas complete with thatched roofs, an eco-conscious design inspired by Cambodian fishing villages. Standards of luxury are uncompromising, every villa offering the height of cool, thatched comfort with light furnishings, private pool on the veranda and an array of deluxe touches from top of the range entertainment systems to WiFi. Just off-shore, the Vista restaurant combines delectable cuisine with panoramic 360 degree views and glorious sunsets.

Dive, snorkel, kayak or take a boat ride to neighbouring Kon Rong for village and jungle visits. There’s an education centre for local ecological insights, and an irresistible spa offering ultimate pampering with outdoor salas and discreet treatment villas.

Song Saa Private Islandresort in the Koh Rong Islands is an eco-luxe escape spread over a pair of pristine isles, with thatch and stone villas dotted among the jungle canopy or lolling above the sea. Being green-minded has never been so glamorous. 

All of the villas offer ocean views, private pools and an effortlessly luxe 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 villas are designed for its crescent-shaped layout and generous kitchen and living area. Its seclusion makes cheeky dips in the outdoor bath tub a must.

Tucked into the rainforest, Ila Spa Sanctuary draws on local herbs, oils and sand in treatments such as the Song Saa Blessing, a soothing 150-minute ritual. There's also a yoga pavilion by the pool for early morning stretch sessions.

Rooms

24 villas

4hours driving from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville port & 45 minutes speedboat ride.

50mins flight from Siem Riep to Sihanoukville airport, 20-mins driving to the port & 45 minutes speedboat.

50mins flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Sihanoukville airport, 20-mins driving to the port & 45 minutes speedboat