Spread out across eight hectares of lush gardens and rice paddy fields on the outskirts of Siem Reap, Phum Baitang is a collection of 45 wood and stilted villas inspired by traditional local architecture.
Phum Baitang's dedication to sustainable practices is evident in the methods employed throughout the hotel.
An autonomous water treatment facility provides clean drinking water in re-useable glass bottles that may be re-filled at several stations throughout the resort, and eradicates the need for plastic containers.
Elsewhere, the use of electric buggies to transport guests and luggage is driven by an objective to eliminate the use of fueled vehicles around the property, while bicycles are proposed for local tours and are available for guests to ride around the resort.
Playing a part in preserving local endangered species, Phum Baitang has its own natively grown garden that uses a naturally produced mist to control pesticides, essentially reducing harm to the environment.
The resort is also home to buffaloes, which plough the rice paddies and keep the lawn areas trimmed, while their excrement, along with garden refuge, is used as fertilizer.
All guest laundry is done in-house with eco-friendly and biodegradable detergent.
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