Song Saa Wins Hideaway of the Year

To be considered for the annual awards, properties must be relatively small in size, possess strong individual personalities, offer relaxing atmospheres and demonstrate a consistent devotion to personal service. Song Saa was also recognized by Smith Hotel Awards as the winner in “Best Eco Hotel” category.

Cambodia's first private-island resort is located amidst a string of islands full of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches. The resort's 27 villas were built with sustainable materials and with the deepest respect for the natural environment and thoughtful touches include sunrise yoga, in-villa movie evenings, rainforest encounters and more – all included with Song Saa's simple ”always included” pricing policy. Spa services are sublime, offered inside or out throughout the resort, and providing a combination of traditional Khmer techniques and Ayurvedic principles.

The resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected by a footbridge over a marine reserve established by the resort to protect reefs and marine life including turtles, seahorses and exotic species of tropical fish. Just 35 minutes by the resort's luxury speed boat from the port of Sihanoukville, which can be reached by a three-hour luxury car transfer from Phnom Penh. From Siem Reap guests can fly into Sihanoukville on Cambodia Angkor Air's 50-minute flight.

Harmony, sustainability and world-class luxury are the core principles that underpin the design of the villas. Natural materials create a sense of synergy with the sea, the rainforests and the local culture, and infusions of colors and texture of Cambodia's traditional fishing villages include pitched roofs and open plan living spaces. Over-Water, Ocean-View and Jungle Villas all come complete with private pools, king size beds, over-sized baths, outdoor showers beside private decks and pools, bespoke hand-crafted furniture made by local artisans, Wi-fi and fully stocked bar fridges.

At the heart of Song Saa Private Island is the Vista Restaurant and Bar - an over-water lounge and restaurant staffed by world-class chefs. It offers 360-degree ocean views to take full advantage of stunning sunsets and vivid starry nights. The Driftwood Bar is situated on the sand, and makes a perfect casual dining location offering tapas and gourmet pizzas from the wood fired oven and BBQ. The focus is on fresh, sustainable and locally produced food, where guests can expect a unique dining experience that takes age-old Cambodian traditions and combines them with the best of modern Western techniques.

Song Saa's spa is inspired by the Buddhist principle of reverence for all beings and aim to follow the tradition of offering blessings to others. Spa products are sustainable, wild harvested and natural sourced from artisan producers who benefit local communities. The Sanctuary is made up of private treatment rooms positioned spectacularly in the island's rainforest and along the water's edge. Practitioners combine traditional Khmer techniques with ayurvedic principles, chakra-clearing, massage, carefully designed spa cuisine and guided meditations to create a unique and transformative guest experience.

Song Saa Private Island has a simple ‘one price, per villa' pricing policy. This means once guests step foot on Song Saa Private Island, they are free to indulge in everything the resort and its surrounds have to offer, knowing that all the resort's features are included in the price. The only exceptions to this are motorized water sports, treatments at the resort's spa, and some o-island excursions.

Visit website: www.songsaa.com