Nurturing Sustainability and Community Growth in Kampong Cham Since 2018

Providing eco-friendly hospitality and supporting Kampong Cham since 2018

Our resort has been growing since October 13, 2018, with the purpose of tourism and community development in Cambodia by providing people with career opportunities and knowledge of the tourism industry. Hanchey Bamboo Resort is part of the Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA) NGO. It is also a training center for disadvantaged students who graduated with a major in hospitality from the Smile Institute of BSDA. We provide these students with accommodation, food, and skills.

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  • Our Past

    Conceived by Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA), Hanchey Bamboo Resort was planned from 2016 and opened its bamboo-framed doors in October 2018. From the outset, local artisans and BSDA trainees worked side by side to raise solar-powered structures and launch what would become Cambodia’s pioneering social-enterprise eco-resort.

  • Our Present

    Today, our riverside retreat comprises four accommodation types—Garden Bungalows, River-View Suites, Family Rooms with Terrace and Superior Twin Rooms—alongside the Lotus Hall meeting venue, open-air Lotus Shala yoga pavilion, Bamboo Restaurant and central pool. Every space is built from locally sourced bamboo, powered by solar energy, operated plastic-free and staffed by BSDA trainees, while guests enjoy Khmer cuisine, cultural excursions and wellness activities.

  • Our Future

    Looking ahead, we will deepen our community impact by expanding hands-on vocational training, enhancing sustainable operations and introducing new cultural and wellness programmes. Each new initiative will further our mission to uplift local youth, preserve Khmer heritage and nurture responsible tourism in Phnom Hanchey.

Empowering Youth Together with BSDA & the Smile Institute

From day one, Hanchey Bamboo Resort has operated as the flagship social-enterprise of Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA). Every bamboo beam we raise and every guest we welcome directly supports BSDA’s mission to equip disadvantaged young people with real-world hospitality skills. Under BSDA’s 18-month vocational programme, trainees master everything from front-of-house service to event coordination, gaining confidence, professionalism and the chance to build a brighter future.

Complementing this, Smile Institute provides a nurturing residential environment where students live, learn and grow together. Here they catch up on core education, study English, morality and life skills, then transition seamlessly into on-the-job internships at our resort. By integrating classroom lessons with hands-on training—whether in our Bamboo Restaurant, Lotus Hall or gardens—our partnership ensures each young person emerges equipped to thrive in Cambodia’s hospitality and tourism industry.

Sustainable Facilities Crafted for Purpose and Comfort

At Hanchey Bamboo Resort, our facilities are more than venues—they’re thoughtfully crafted environments that balance functionality with nature. Built from local bamboo and powered by solar energy, each space invites fresh air and daylight and are grounded in sustainable design and social enterprise.

  • Eco Bungalows

    Our 10 original, eco-friendly bungalows—crafted by local artisans—are where Hanchey Bamboo Resort began. Nestled among lush garden paths and overlooking the Mekong, they embody our commitment to sustainable design.

  • Bamboo Eco Cottages

    Our stilted Bamboo Eco-Cottages blend traditional bamboo craftsmanship with modern comforts—ideal for families or couples. Each cottage offers a private terrace overlooking our gardens.

  • Yoga Shala

    Our Lotus Shala is home to daily yoga and meditation classes at sunrise and sunset, set on an open-air deck surrounded by lotus ponds and equipped with yoga mats and meditation cushions. Perfect for finding your inner peace at our resort.

  • Swimming Pool

    With plenty of sun beds to lounge on and sip a fresh coconut or cocktail from our bamboo bar, our resort’s open-air swimming pool is perfect for soaking up some rays or cooling down from the Khmer sun.

  • Conference Hall

    Our Conference Hall is a versatile, bamboo-framed space equipped with Wi-Fi, projector screens, surround-sound audio and abundant natural light—ensuring every meeting, seminar or training runs smoothly.

  • Bamboo Restaurant

    Open from dawn to dusk, our famous Bamboo Restaurant offers both A La Carte set menus, and a buffet of traditional Khmer and international cuisines. And of course, our reknowned coffee.

  • Growing Garden

    As part of our commitment to our environment and sustainability, and to complement the locally sourced produce in our restaurant, we grow many ingredients on-site in our growing gardens.

  • Reception

    Our reception is staffed 24/7 by our friendly, multi-lingual team, ready to assist with check-in, dining reservations, activity bookings and any other guest needs.