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St. Wat Bo, House no. 0164, Wat Bo Village, Sangkat Salakamroeuk, Siem Reap, Cambodia
#51 of 82 B&Bs and inns in Siem Reap
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 24 hotel reviews
9.0Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
9.8
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Value for money
9.1
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Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Karina
United Kingdom8 Reviews10“Happy, comfortable, with the best staff I have met on my travels.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
N/A
When I arrived at Sam So's Guesthouse I was ill, but Mrs Soltheavy made sure I was well taken care of. My room met my expectations, and the staff were warm and friendly. I enjoyed my stay there and would definitely recommend it.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: February 16, 2025
Jean-luc
Switzerland58 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Central and quiet: a great base to explore Angkor temples”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
In my room, the shower was right next to the toilet seat, with the risk of getting wet feet when you go to the toilet (use your beach slippers).
This family-run, friendly guesthouse is ideally located in a quiet street. The Royal gardens, Angkor National Museum, Wat Bo temple or (if you really need it) the pub district are all within a 10-min walk. The windows have mosquito nets, so you can leave them open at night, but the air-con and fan also give you all the flexibility you need. The host, Mrs. Sotheavy, is very kind and helpful; she will quickly make arrangements for transportation, tickets (don't miss the 'Phare' circus!), and services. I enjoyed the breakfast, which always came with varied fresh fruits; it was a convenient start to a sightseeing day.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: February 5, 2025
Neil
United Kingdom9 Reviews3 helpful votes10“My stay was a pleasure”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
To complain would be petty and a betrayal. There was nothing wrong with my accommodation
The property was well maintained and clean. The staff were extremely friendly and the lady who runs it went out of her way to help me with an extension visa.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: December 23, 2024
Verity
Australia9 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The rooms aren't fancy, although they are spacious and clean - overall, good value for money
Close to most main attractions while not being on a noisy street. Staff were happy to help with arranging laundry, tours, tuk tuks.
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: April 30, 2024
Haruka
Japan3 Reviews10“very nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothng
Mom booked the tour for me. She was kind and very helpful.Thank you so much for taking care of me before I got on the night bus.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: March 19, 2023
Brendan
Australia26 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Guesthouses like Sam So are the backbone of SE Asian travel. The staff were friendly, the room clean, shower hot, well located, but most important this place was value for money. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Stayed in March 2023
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Reviewed: January 30, 2023
Wright
Australia16 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The breakfast was OK but would probably advise to go elsewhere. The coffee was sachet and with creama, not milk.
It's lovely to stay in a Khmer owned guesthouse. It's not fancy but has everything you need and is 10-15 min casual stroll along the river on the quiet side to Old Market/Pub Street and the area it is in is quiet at night (a huge plus in Siem Reap). We slept really well here, it has a calm energy. Mrs. Sotheavy (on front desk) was extremely helpful and full of good, easy to understand information. Gave us great recommendations including for the small local restaurant around the corner (20m away), great recommendation for massage (also locally owned), organised bus tickets etc. She also organised a very good rental motorbike at short notice, we were pleasantly surprised (we've rented some really bad ones in Cambodia). It was great to meet Sam So and we wish them all the best for these post COVID times. As someone who works in tourism I've visited SR many times and stayed in many different places and this one I highly recommend for an ethical budget traveller.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: December 30, 2022
Jonalyn
France24 Reviews1 helpful vote10“Our first choice! Excellent guesthouse!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
As always it's a wonderful experience. The owners, the staff, the guesthouse, the service - - all are excellent. They treat you like a family and they have all the information to make your stay memorable. Very near to all commodities you needed, and best location to stay for visiting the temples in Seam Reap. We highly recommend! Thank you so much Sel and Samso. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: November 30, 2022
Chiara
United Kingdom36 Reviews11 helpful votes9.0“simple but clean with friendly owners”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed is a little bit hard but overall comfortable.
The room and bathroom are very clean, Wi-Fi works well, shower is hot and has good water pressure. The owners of the guesthouse are very friendly and keen to help book tours etc. For all the Italians out there, the husband speaks Italian very well and does tours of Angkor in Italian!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: November 13, 2022
Wemyss
Australia4 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
8mm
Friendly helpful service from the owner/host.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: June 8, 2023
David
Canada28 Reviews2 helpful votes5.0“Friendly staff but beware of the roosters!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Oh, those roosters. They start crowing well before dawn and just won't stop. OK for sound sleepers but for light sleepers (like myself) it will be a problem. I'm sure there is nothing Sam So Guesthouse can do about it (not their roosters).
Host helped with booking tours and planning our transportation to Phnom Penh. Friendly staff.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: February 8, 2023
John
United Kingdom26 Reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bayhroom was very Tired
Great value, excellent staff. Jot shower, cold AC
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 10, 2025
Sean
United States36 Reviews3 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Olivier
France58 Reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: February 12, 2023
Terry
Canada13 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: January 31, 2023
Ben
Netherlands16 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 29, 2023
Bruce
Canada31 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 28, 2023
Gordon
United Kingdom29 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 28, 2023
Gordon
United Kingdom29 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: January 26, 2023
Olivier
Canada13 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: January 24, 2023
Rob
United Kingdom36 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: November 15, 2022
Lydia
United Kingdom46 Reviews7 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: March 10, 2023
Mark
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2023
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