Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine’s winner for Top Cambodian Island Getaway is Six Senses Krabey Island. Situated on a private island with it’s own jetty and ferry. This remote enclave in the gulf of Thailand, is close to the vibrant Sihanouk Province. Due to this location, the best way to reach this exotic property is via a short ride from the airport without bypassing the city to a private ferry terminal on the mainland. It is then easily accessed via speedboat.
Guests travelling will be escorted all the way by various well trained staff from the moment you exit the immigration to your villa making your journey to Six Senses Krabey Island a seamless one. One where you can just relax and have almost everything arrange according to your preferences.
Accommodation
The Ocean Pool Villa Suite offers a private tropical oasis with 120 square metres of spaciousness, indoor living space, open-air lounging pavilion, a private pool and a large terrace with sunbeds, providing ample room for travellers of all kinds. Perfectly equipped for those who seek time together, with just enough space apart.
Comprising an enormous washroom and bathroom combined, with a deep soaking bathtub, and separate standing shower and toilet. This highly recommended villa type maximises on the jaw-dropping panoramic sea views from the time you pull open the curtains in the morning to watching the sunset at your private poolside deck (or perhaps in the pool itself)!
Dining
The AHA restaurant in Sihanoukville promises delectable pan-Asian flavours and international favourites with a side of stunning ocean views. Think fresh-caught seafood and gorgeous salads, barbecued meats, amongst others. Indulge in a sumptuous semi buffet and a la carte breakfast. Must try is the Kuy Teav which is Cambodian rice noodle soup with grass-fed Cape Grim beef and selection of vegetables like bean sprouts, scallions, coriander.
Perched high in the rainforest canopy, Tree restaurant specializes in fine Khmer and South-East Asian dishes, where cuisine, regional charm and breath-taking views intersect. Let the food, libations and magnificent landscape merge into a single sensation for all your senses. Diner’s choice is Takeo Lobster Turmeric Curry, made with coconut, tamarind winter melon, curry leaves and fragrant Khmer basil. Best eaten with steamed Battambang white rice.
Spa & Wellness
World renown for it’s wellness, the Six Senses Krabey Island spa facility or rather complex (due to it’s sheer size) is one of the most extensive around the globe. A natural retreat that promises to restore balance to both body and mind, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments specially designed to melt away stress and enhance well-being, from “Calmer through Khmer” traditional massages to herbal steam tents, every treatment aims to deliver maximum relaxation. Six Senses Signature Massage is a popular choice that relief tension and improves circulation.
A variety of daily activities are available like meditation classes, an air-conditioned gym, all designed to help you connect with nature and cultivate a sense of inner peace. Do refer to the latest calender of activities, some complimentary and some at various pricing. Due to our busy schedules, we seldom pause to experience simple pleasures such as watching stars light up the night or feeling the inner stillness that only comes from silence, the need to reconnect with ourselves and our environment becomes even more acute and important.
Because wellness lies within, guests are encourage to enjoy the steam room, sauna, hot jacuzzi and cold pool to refocus on their physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social and environment before beginning any treatment. Or have a good work out and kayak around the island, which will definitely burn some calories. There are also education classes like Preserving Lime reusing old jars as part of Six Senses sustainability movement. Guests will also enjoy walking along the boardwalk with many picture perfect spots.
ADDRESS:
Koh Krabey Island, Ream Commune, 18000, Cambodia
PHONE:
+855 69 944 888
WEBSITE:
https://www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/krabey-island