Six Senses Krabey Island

Character and identity

Reached by a 15-minute speedboat from Cambodia's south coast, this 40-villa retreat occupies its own 30-acre jungle island, with residences so well camouflaged that the jetty approach reveals almost nothing of the hotel. You get around on foot or by golf cart along narrow pathways. The main building cascades down the hillside to an infinity pool, with a boardwalk leading on to a small cove for snorkelling, kayaking and paddle boarding. Dining splits between relaxed AHA and the more polished Tree, with the Double-Dip Hangout ice cream shop and Sunset Bar rounding things out. The hilltop spa, with yoga led by visiting practitioners, is the centrepiece.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The defining feature here is privacy: thoughtful villa placement means you feel alone on the island even at full occupancy, and the hilltop spa and yoga programme set the pace of a stay. Book it if you want a wellness-and-seclusion week rather than a beach-and-bar one. A pool villa with sea outlook is the category to target, ideally paired with a multi-night stay to justify the speedboat transfer.