Six Senses Krabey Island

This hotel is great in terms of location and luxury, but one thing prevents it from being perfect.

All the activities — sports, culture, and spa lessons — are way too overpriced, which stops this from being a truly exceptional experience. The location is beautiful and the luxury level is definitely there, but when you're already paying premium rates for the stay, the additional charges feel excessive. Everything else about the hotel was perfect and created really unforgettable memories.

I visited Six Senses and immediately knew this was Cambodia's answer to luxury island resorts — think One&Only Mandarina but smaller and on a private island.

The modern design really impressed me, especially how they've managed to create that premium feel without losing the jungle setting. It's definitely hilly terrain like Mandarina, but more manageable — you can kayak around the whole island in twenty minutes. The lack of a proper beach is notable, but the infinity pools and elevated setting more than compensate. For anyone adding a coastal component to their Cambodia trip, this is absolutely the property to consider over Song Saa.

We paid serious money for this villa, and honestly, it might be the most exceptional luxury experience I've had in Southeast Asia.

The villas really are extraordinary — the design, privacy, and comfort are all perfect. Only real issue was the pool temperature, which runs cooler than I'd prefer at 22-25 degrees rather than the warm 26-28 you'd expect. The food reputation for small portions is completely wrong — it's excellent and flexible. What impressed me most was how they manage to be ultra-luxury without feeling pretentious. Our GEM anticipated everything we needed.

I'm going to struggle to describe just how divine this hotel is — Six Senses has genuinely redefined what hospitality excellence means.

The GM has assembled a team that lives and breathes hospitality in ways I've never experienced. Our GEM Kumpheak was incredible — by the end there were almost tears on the jetty. The restaurant staff knew our food orders, water preferences, and wine choices without us asking. We swam with luminous plankton at night, watched sunsets from private terraces, and even had deep conversations with a visiting Buddhist monk about impermanence and dharma. This place gave us exactly the right balance of activities and pure silence.

We just spent a week here and it was nothing short of magical — a world where staff seem to read your mind and nature provides the entertainment.

Vibol, Namchhun, and Chef Sambol were magicians who made everything run perfectly. The cooking class wasn't just fun but genuinely inspiring. What's remarkable is the convenience — you can book a massage, Tai Chi, or kayaking just an hour before with no stress. Unlike other resorts, there's no waiting around for buggies here. Cham, our kayaking guide, made the mangrove trip unforgettable with playful monkeys and a trained otter stealing the show.

We were amazed by the entire experience — the staff have this exceptional ability to understand your needs and anticipate everything.

The island-hopping tour was fantastic with beautiful fish and white sand beaches. The plankton tour was genuinely impressive when you think about the billions of years of evolution being explained. Our villa was perfect for relaxing with that private pool and stunning ocean views. We especially appreciated the sustainable approach — local dishes and eco-friendly amenities instead of imported salmon from Norway. The staff took exceptional care of my husband who has health issues during our boat trips.

The overall stay was pretty good, but one thing really disappointed us — the service in the kids club.

When we arrived for our nanny booking, nobody was waiting and the three rooms were incredibly dusty and dirty, untouched for months. The lights were under maintenance with wiring and nails on the ground, creating safety hazards. The nanny didn't seem aware of our hygiene and safety concerns, so I ended up sweeping and wiping the entire room myself while kneeling on the floor. This nanny claimed to work at an international school but showed no understanding of basic cleanliness standards.

Not worth it — the staff is amazing and helpful, but the place doesn't match the luxury price they're charging.

The nature, beach, and activities are below average and don't justify the cost. You can see cargo ships passing near the island and rubbish floating in the water around it. The food is average and overpriced — a papaya salad costs $20 when it's worth $2.50 on the mainland. The resort car service charges $90 for a 30km ride when a taxi from Phnom Penh to Angkor Wat costs $80 for 320km. There's nothing much to see and do that justifies these prices.

This is hands down the best hotel experience I've ever had — everyone without exception was looking after us.

My wife is lactose and gluten intolerant, and everyone in every restaurant knew about it without us asking. When I had vertigo, all the staff was super attentive and even consulted their in-house doctor. The villas are extremely private with that ultimate chilling private pool space. The amenities were extraordinary — fitness center, steam room, sauna, flying yoga. Everything can be booked through the app with private chat to your GEM butler.