Canvas & Orchids Retreat

Canvas & Orchids Retreat is set on the mighty Tatai River with a backdrop of the Cardamom Mountains in South West Cambodia. This unique ecolodge is an ideal getaway for those looking to explore Cambodia’s pristine wilderness in comfort and style.

A ten minute speedboat transfer, passing riverside villages and mangrove forests, brings you to canvas & Orchids Retreat, where you’ll find ten African inspired tents floating above the water, each with their own private terrace. On land there are a further five tents tucked amongst the trees, ideal for families who wish to be a little further away from the water. Completing the lodge there’s a library, reception and restaurant, all found on a central pontoon.

The gorgeous tented rooms are spacious and light with wooden floors, large windows and hand crafted furnishings. They blend superbly into the riverside setting with a jungle ambience, whilst providing all the facilities you would expect of a deluxe hotel room. Due to the fragility of ecosystem, the owners use solar power where possible, use rain and well water, have a strict policy against single-use plastic and support local community and wildlife projects.

After the heat and bustle of Cambodia’s sites and cities, this is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Wake up to the sound of bird song and gibbon calls, enjoy fabulous food at the lodge’s riverside restaurant and pamper yourself with a relaxing massage. For those looking to explore, kayak down the river capturing the fragile beauty of Cambodia’s largest rainforest, hike through pristine jungle or visit Tatai waterfalls for a refreshing dip and “hydro massage” – their answer to nature’s spa.