Blue Spring Boutique in Siem Reap

A great resort where we've really enjoyed our holiday here.

For westerners expect a 3* PLUS resort (e.g. Best Western) with kid friendly facilities for youth hostel prices. Very good value. The staff speak good English and provide plenty of good advice. The water and ice are safe as they have a clean kitchen and a good quality waterfilter. We ate and drank here for a week and had a great time. There are plenty of sun loungers, a Jacuzzi, a reasonable restaurant, a gym, big rooms, excellent aircon, bath and double shower, and near zero insects.

The real gem here is the staff. They are incredibly humble, alternative, always welcoming and do their best to provide a great service.

Other, recent reviews, have made comments on quality and staff training. What we feel is missing in these reviews is context. This is not a developed country like the surrounding tourist hot spots (Bangkok, KL, Singapore, Hanoi, etc). Moreover, the staff are generally only one generation since the horrific civil war that executed most of the talent and 2 million people. When you put this hotel in the context of the country, like many other places on Cambodia, it's amazing!

On the location front, town is only 5 min tuk-tuk ride which is only $2. This gives a nice balance of being neer town, but far enough away from the noise and hustle. We spent a day visiting most of the temples (inc Angkor Wat at sunrise) with the hotel's tuk-tuk driver for only $21.

Definitely a recommend and we'd come back again.

Rooms are pool view, and they're also very clean. Although swimming pool is a bit small, still I could enjoy swimming. Breakfast is limited, yet the food is pretty tasty. Staffs are friendly and always give their smiles.