If you’re a woman looking for an authentic Khmer experience in Kampot, then the Banteay Srey Women’s Spa should be on your list.
It’s more than an everyday spa. At this women’s sanctuary, local women share their approach to traditional Khmer body and beauty care, offering a hands-on experience with techniques that blend natural ingredients and cultural practices. For example, you’ll learn about the use of krueng – a pounded blend of aromatic roots, leaves, and fruits – which is used in their skin care products, as well as in their steam bath which detoxifies the body.
The full-day experience includes lunch made in their rustic kitchen, using locally farmed and wildcrafted ingredients, allowing you to enjoy a genuine taste of Khmer cuisine.
Various massages and other physical therapies are also offered, and afterward, you can spend time cooling off in their natural spring bath.
Best of all, Banteay Srey Women’s Spa is part of the Banteay Srey Project – an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for local women. So, when you visit, you’re not just treating yourself; you’re also contributing to a cause that makes a real difference.
If it sounds like heaven so far, it gets even better: they also offer a homestay, allowing you to enjoy the entirety of your visit to Kampot with them.
Want to help support them, but a women’s spa isn’t for you? The Banteay Srey Project also runs The Deva Vegan Cafe in downtown Kampot, where everyone is welcome.
You can find everything about The Banteay Srey Project on their website.