Something special is going on with The Set, as it adds another “something special” property to its growing family. This one, however, is unique from its Israel and London hotels. Enter Shinta Mani Wild, set in remote paddy fields and rainforest locales.
Southeast Asia’s Most Exclusive Eco Resort
Travelers who want more than another city suite right now will enjoy this turn toward the wild. Cambodia’s most elusive reservation starts with a flight into Siem Reap. You’ll know you are heading the right way when the road dissolves into dense jungle and narrow village paths. Finally, Shinta Mani Wild appears above the Cambodian rainforest. You arrive at the safari-camp-meets-fantasy retreat.
Jungle Cocktails, Candlelight, and Immersive Hospitality
Staff greet you with chilled lemongrass towels amid a chorus of cicadas. Nearby, the Cardamom Mountains rise behind curtains of mist. Far from performative eco-luxury, this experience is untamed in all the right ways. Reflexology and yoga help center and attentive service brings delightful surprises throughout the entire stay.
Inside Bill Bensley’s Jungle-Inspired Luxury Retreat
Bill Bensley designed the property to highlight the tension between glamour and wilderness with copper bathtubs, reclaimed wood and canvas tents opening to views of the rushing river. Watch as the chefs smoke local fish, grate green mangos, and infuse broths with jungle herbs harvested hours earlier in the open kitchen.
Why Travelers Are Choosing Access Over Excess
Access is what sets this experience apart. During private expeditions into conservation zones inaccessible to most travelers, rangers share the secrets of the rainforest. At night, candlelight laces the pathways. Cocktails meld Cambodian pepper and wild honey, creating an unexpectedly addictive sense of place.
Safari-Style Glamour Meets Cambodian Rainforest Adventure
Following an evening meal of river lobster curry layered with coconut cream and Kampot pepper, a sunrise boat expedition explores the flooded forest channels of the Cardamom region. In the afternoon, reserve the Bentley picnic experience and enjoy tropical fruits sliced table-side and fresh tamarind granitas during a lunch beside hidden waterfalls. Bathe in the open-air bath after dinner.
The humidity and silence of the rainforest will completely reset your nervous system.
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FAQs
Q: Where is Shinta Mani located?
A: Shinta Mani Wild sits in Cambodia’s Cardamom rainforest corridor, roughly three hours from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Southeast Asia.
Q: When is it best to visit Shinta Mani Wild?
A: November through March offers the best weather with cooler evenings and lower humidity.
Q: What should I pack to Shinta Mani Wild?
A: Think elevated safari. Linen, lightweight cotton, hiking sandals, and something polished for candlelit dinners.
