Memoria Palace & Resort is an eco-tourism resort located in the foothills of the Cardamom Mountains of Pailin, Cambodia. The resort spans over 13 lush hectares and features 16 beautiful bungalows, 3 unique traditional style thatched eco-lodges, a hilltop saltwater swimming pool, open space restaurant & outdoor bar, and a large conference room. Memoria is a hidden gem with inviting appeal, magnificent views across the countryside, fresh clean air and an invigorating breeze coming off the mountains. Our location provides the perfect environment for a variety of retreats, peaceful relaxation, personal rejuvenation or adventurous outdoor activities. Overall Pailin is an ideal place to base yourself for sightseeing, cycling, hiking, trekking excursions and guided tours into the Cardamom Mountains, one of Southeast Asia's best preserved wilderness areas which hosts an abundance of unique species which are now endangered thoughout much of South East Asia.
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This is the place to stay in Pailin. The resort is lovely, the owners are lovely and the food is great. The bungalows are very large and with picture windows very well appointed. Good bed and bedding. And Pailin province is a gem, really beautiful.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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I just returned to Phnom Penh from the Cardamom Mountains, and could not wait to write this review. I was there at the foothills of the mountains for a week and ready to go back. Each night I lodged at Memoria Palace and Resort, and ate almost every meal there too.
Let me state immediately that Memoria is a really nice place to be. The resort, which is more eco-resort style to me, has these simple yet stylish bungalow cottages. Several are under construction and these new ones will have a more rustic feel to them. The property is very inviting despite the construction. All the contractors are friendly and interested in a brief greeting and welcome. I thought that was really nice actually.
There is a nice swimming pool on the side of one of the larger hilltops, and the pool area overlooks the entire resort. From that view one can see the entire resort, both little lakes on the property, most of the bungalows, and off into the distance you can take in a wonderful view of the landscape of the region. The food is classic Khmer food. You can certainly order a western style breakfast, which they are more than happy to prepare. I met the cooking staff and they are so much fun. The entire kitchen staff exploded with laughter when I poked my head in the kitchen and waved at them.
My first dish on arrival was the red curry…has a perfect spice punch without being too overpowering, and the rice was even very tasty. You guessed it…I had it again the following night it was that good. The staff…where do I start? I was really impressed by the general manager and the staff in general. They are friendly, down to earth and very helpful. The GM and property manager are both extremely professional and very easy to be around. Some of the waitresses are naturally a little shy but they love to be around people, and they welcomed me as one of their own in some ways. The owner and his wife are a lot of fun. When you are around him (the husband) you get a sense that he really cares about the surrounding area, and from a few of my discussions with him he is quite the conservationists as well. He is walking encyclopedia and seems to know every inch of the area. Locals love him. Such a nice place and I actually plan to return to Memoria with my wife in the very near future.
The town of Pailin is pretty small and quaint, the entire mountain region is vast and expansive, and the area around Memoria is incredibly beautiful. There is even a local family that opens up their property to guests for picking fruit. The picturesque view is something to take in. I never knew Cambodia had such stunning and soothing mountainous scenery. The wind was dry and refreshing in the dusk and evening…come to think of it…refreshing all day long. One can walk for miles from the resort property and still not see everything there is to see.
If you travel to the Cardamom Mountains in Cambodia then I highly recommend Memoria Palace and Resort. You will look back on your time there and wonder why in the world you could not just move out there.
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Date of stay: August 2012
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This place is lovely, spacious and quiet. The grounds are huge with a great pool and views of the mountains. Homemade yogurt! The manager was friendly and helpful. He treated us very well, upgrading us to a beautiful room with lots of space. It only costs a little more than staying in the few other options in Pailin, and definitely worth it. Pailin is off the tourist track, but really worth a visit if you enjoy mountains and jungle and riding motos through beautiful country. This hotel is a bit far from town, but you really need a moto to explore the area anyway. We found Samnang who gave us great advice and moto hire: 016 935583. samnangpailin(dot)wordpress(dot)com He helped us a lot and is a lovely guy.
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Date of stay: January 2015
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Response from Prim S, Manager at Memoria Palace & Resort
Responded Feb 14, 2015
Dear Sir/Mdm, Greeting from Memoria Palace Resort ! Thanks you for giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our resort on Trip Advisor. I am glad hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We do take pride in catering to our guests needs the best way we can. we looking forward to having you again as a guest in our resort, don't hesitate to contact us. Thanks Regards, Memoria Palace Resort Team.
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I stayed in this hotel for one night during a cycling tour. The room was clean and comfortable. There was no telephone in the room (I wanted to call the front desk for a wakeup call). The television was not working. The property was somewhat run-down. The shower did provide consistent hot water.
I did not get to explore the region as we got the hotel in the evening, ate dinner, went to bed, and then woke up to start pedaling to the next hotel. I can only base this review on the few hours I was there.
If all you want is a clean place to sleep for a few hours this hotel is OK. If you are looking for something a little more luxurious with amenities this may not be for you.
It must be a popular spot for cycling tours because in the few hours we were there three other tour groups pulled up to spend the night.
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Date of stay: January 2023
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I don’t understand so many positive reviews for Memoria. It is hardly a resort - it’s completely run down and poorly managed. Staff were pleasant but were clearly untrained and unprofessional (drinking on the job!). Breakfast was cheap and cheerful. Unfortunately this is one of the nicer hotels in the area so not many other options. The only thing they have going to for the rustic location. Glad I was only there for one night.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to stay at Memoria. Overall, the property is gorgeous and peaceful. This is an excellent place to relax. Most of the noise comes from the birds and wildlife in the area.
The owner and the staff are very attentive and friendly. I appreciated the time the owner took to come over and chat when we were in the restaurant. He takes special interest in the well being of his guests and is very proud to show off the gardens surrounding the property or talk about the history of the area.
The resort is set up over a spacious property so that you don't feel like you are staying right next to all the other guests. In fact, if not for meal time, I hardly saw or heard the other guests except for mornings and evenings. The pathways are laid out so that you are able to stroll along rather than just go from one place to another. Every part of the resort has new sights to see and appreciate.
The downside of the resort is that the room we stayed in is that some things seem to be poorly planned. The bathroom could used better planning and fixtures as the shower head is not very easy to use and sprays out like little knives. The sink outside the bathroom was adorably heart shaped but leaked underneath creating a pool of water when used too much. The room is very minimalistic using wood bedframes and shelves in a tasteful design. Unfortunately, the insects are eating them away leaving piles of dust. The sliding glass door never locked allowing anyone access even if the main door to the room was locked. The curtains seemed like they were a last minute addition as parts were pinned and the length was uneven. The resort is still a work in progress.
The plus side to Memoria is that it's outside of town, but not too far. There's plenty to see and do when it comes to nature and outdoors. Be sure to plan your tour itinerary as soon as possible so that arrangements can be made in plenty of time. If you enjoy serious trekking, you're in luck, as it's very easy to arrange. If you like offroad dirtbike riding, then this is also an option, but make sure you come prepared with your own gear and helmet as it's likely not to be available.
If you're more of a low impact visitor, then there are several fruit farms, orchards and plantations close by to visit. Additionally, the local pagodas are a great place to see everyday life of Cambodians, particularly during special occasions and festivals. Additionally, there are several other Cambodian-style resorts to enjoy. Getting there can be a bit adventurous unless you have a car.
The great thing about the resort is that you can just hang out at the pool or in any one of many cottages or gazebos on the property. There's a lovely little library with some history books and DVDs to borrow if you want to watch a movie in your room.
If you are not familiar or do not enjoy Cambodian food, then you had better bring your own snacks. Memoria has an excellent kitchen that makes only Cambodian food. It is delicious, but may not suit every visitor's palate.
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Date of stay: April 2013
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Room Tip:Â Rooms are very spacious and comfortable with most a short walk to the reception and restaurant.
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Response from prim s, Owner at Memoria Palace & Resort
Responded Sep 29, 2013
Greeting from Memoria Palace & Resort, and thank so very much for taking your time to write us a review. we are looking forward to see again the in future.
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It is a Eco-Friendly Resort. It built along the valley with fresh air, quiet, and it is very beautiful. The delux-room is very big, nice and clean, good service, and best food. I enjoyed so much with the swimming pool on hillside swmiming with panorama of Pailin province views and views of the surroundings. Night trekking was a very good experience walking into a dangerous jungles with breeze air and full moon, I was very excited, even though I did not see animals.
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Date of stay: June 2012
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Stayed here as part of a cycle tour. The room was huge with a very big bed but unfortunately the mattress was super hard. Huge bathroom with only shower gel, so make sure you have shampoo etc. The pool was big but in need of some attention as it was run down. Food was ok in the evening but breakfast very limited. Staff do need a little more training and to be aware of how to treat guest luggage, but I guess it’s an area where people still have a lot to learn about tourism and guest expectations. The location is stunning, in the woods by a river with plenty of wildlife.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed one night as part of a cycling trip. The resort is nestled in the forest and beautiful, and our room was lovely - spacious and well appointed, if simple and a little bare. The pool was a distance from our room, and we didn't realize we had to get drinks at the main restaurant and there were no towels at the pool, but it was a nice pool. The service was very friendly, and food was good (we had dinner and breakfast there), although there wasn't a ton of variety. Because it was nestled in the wilderness, there were lots of frogs, lizards, centipedes, and other 'wildlife' around and slipping in and out of our room for visits. It's also a bit off the beaten path, so nothing else is walking distance if you want to explore the nearby town or eat elsewhere. A great spot for someone who wants to be in the wilderness and maybe spend a little more time, maybe not a great one night stay en route for somewhere else.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Located in a quiet out of the way location off a dirt road this place is a hidden gem. It's set in lovely rustic, cared for grounds with a small lake in the center. The rooms are exquisite, very large and beautifully furnished. The staff are great and the food is excellent. This represents incredible value and if you need accommodation in the area you won't do better.
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Date of stay: August 2018
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Response from Memoria Palace R, Owner at Memoria Palace & Resort
Responded Aug 24, 2018
Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your taking your value time to write us a review. Your review is a very big motivation for all of us here. I am so happy to hear that everything is up to your liking, and it was a great pleasure to host your stay with us. Have a nice weekend and i am looking forward to host your stay again in the future! Sincerely Yours
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There are more places to choose from in the Pailin area.
PRICE RANGE
$49 - $50 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CambodiaPailin ProvincePailin
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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