Luxury Eco-Resort with Conservation Focus
Shinta Mani Wild is a radical new fusion of world-class design, hospitality and conservation. The camp was born when world-renowned designer Bill Bensley identified an unprotected, 350-hectare wildlife corridor – and set out to save it from poaching, mining and logging. Sustainability informs everything we do, hence our partnership with the Wildlife Alliance (whose rangers have an onsite station), and our resident naturalists, who assist our chef.
The Shinta Mani Foundation spearheads our conservation and community outreach programmes, providing local employment via our hospitality school in Siem Reap. Guests can absorb our ethos on wildlife expeditions, foraging tours and more.
Tents with Breathtaking Views
We have created 15 private tents across three different categories: Wild, Waterfall and a two-bedroom tent, offering the utmost comfort and luxury with breathtaking views along the riverbank. Each location was meticulously planned over a seven year period by a process of minimal intervention and understanding the idiosyncracies of the river valley. Each tent provides generous living space, with even the smallest tents boasting approximately 100 sq m (1,076 sq ft), styled with gorgeous antiques and whimsical decor, inspired by Jackie Kennedy’s luxury safari in the Cambodia jungle with King Sihanouk in 1967, and the lavish amenities ensure supreme modern comfort.
Exclusive Retreat Amidst Cambodia’s National Parks
Nestled within the lush forests of Cambodia, Shinta Mani Wild is situated at the intersection of three national parks: Kirirom, Cardamom, and Bokor, offering a secluded escape 1.5 hours drive from Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville. The property hugs 1.5 km (0.9 miles) of river and merges seamlessly into its surroundings, providing an exclusive retreat surrounded by the untamed beauty of Cambodia's wildest landscapes.
The Impact
Shinta Mani Wild occupies a pristine 865 acres river valley on the southern border of the Cardamom National Forest.
Since opening in December 2018, Bensley Collection – Shinta Mani Wild is proud and humbled to have received 33 prestigous awards and recognition.
Shinta Mani Wild funds a dedicated Wildlife Alliance ranger station within its camp. Guests can join the rangers in their work, which includes removing snares, arresting poachers, seizing equipment, and releasing captured wildlife.
See the Wildlife Alliance Stats Board
Press
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| Article | Publication | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Bill Bensley-designed properties that truly offer “a sense of place” | Prestige | 2023 |
| Going 'wild' in Cambodia | Nikkei Asian Review | 2022 |
| Into the Wild | Luxury Escapes | 2020 |
| 101 Hotels walk on the wild side | Tatler UK Travel Guide 2020 | 2020 |
| Call of the Wild | Vacations & Travel | 2019 |
| The Wildest Dream | Silverkris | 2019 |
| Fruits of the Forest | Delicious.com.au | 2019 |
| Under The Big Top | T+L Asia | 2019 |
| Jungle Talk | Asian Jurist Magazine | 2019 |
| Take me to the river | Harper's Bazaar | 2019 |
| Dare to be Different | Vogue UK | 2019 |
| Cambodia with a Cause | DestinAsian | 2019 |
| Un autre Cambdoge | Figaro Magazine | 2019 |
| Love Among the Ruins | Departures | 2018 |
Awards
Shinta Mani Wild| Award | Awarded by | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Winners of Beach Island Upcountry Hotels | Travel + Leisure | 2026 |
| Asia's Best Hotels - Best Up-Country | Travel + Leisure | 2024 |
| The Pinnacle List 2023 - Top Luxury Hotels & Resorts in the World | Visionary Media Group | 2023 |
| Most Romantic Hotels in the World 2022 | Big 7 Travel | 2022 |
| The Best Hotels and Resorts in Asia: The Gold List 2022 | Condé Nast Traveler | 2022 |
| Reader’s Choice Awards 2021 – Best Resorts in Asia #3 | Condé Nast Traveler | 2021 |
| Reader’s Choice Awards 2021 – Best Resorts in the World #49 | Condé Nast Traveler | 2021 |
| 100 Greatest Experiences in The World | Harper's Bazaar Ultimate Travel Guide 2020 (UK) | 2020 |
| 101 Best Hotels in The World - Walk On The Wild Side | Tatler (UK) Travel Guide 2020 | 2020 |
| Best Jungle Resort Escapes Around the World | Harper's Bazaar (India) | 2020 |
| Best Sustainable Hotel | Connoisseur's Circle Hospitality Awards (Berlin) | 2020 |
| Eco-Friendly Accommodation of the Year Award | Luxury Travel Group Asia & Australia Awards | 2020 |
| Editor’s Choice Awards 2020 – Favourite Hotel of 2019 | Hideaway Report (USA) | 2020 |
| Platinum Award Winner for Architectural Design | Muse International Design Awards (NY) | 2020 |
| Top 20 Resorts in Asia: Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 | Condé Nast Traveler | 2020 |
| Winner of Hotel Design of the Year category | Destination Deluxe | 2020 |
| Winner, Travel Industry Category - Shinta Mani Wild Video | Asian Destination Film Awards | 2020 |
| Best Design Hotel | Yahoo.com LIfestyle | 2019 |
| Best Mother/Daughter Bucket List Trips | Forbes.com | 2019 |
| Best New Hotels 2019 – Finalist | Surface Magazine (USA) | 2019 |
| Best New Hotels in Asia Pacific | Destinasian Magazine (Jakarta) Luxe List | 2019 |
| Best New Hotels in the World | World Travel Magazine (Singapore) | 2019 |
| Best New Hotels in the World | Travel + Leisure IT List | 2019 |
| Best of the Best | Robb Report Magazine (USA) | 2019 |
| Big Sleep Awards 2019: ‘Clean & Green’ winner | National Geographic Traveller (UK) | 2019 |
| Hot List | Condé Nast Traveler (Spain) | 2019 |
| Hot List 2019 | Condé Nast Traveler (UK) | 2019 |
| Reggie Shiu Development of the Year Award | Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) | 2019 |
| World’s Best Hotels (Asia) | Fodors.com | 2019 |
| World’s Greatest Places 2019 | Time Magazine (USA) | 2019 |