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Around the world with Bill Bensley

Each of my paintings has a specific purpose. For example, the money raised from one might send four young Cambodians to school for a year, or buy 300 bicycles for schoolchildren

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A Perfect Hotel View in Cambodia

When you stay at the Shinta Mani Wild, be ready to experience a window to one of the most mesmerizing jungles in the world. Imagine waking up to the vivid green colors of the jungle banks and the soothing rush of the white water beneath you. Suspended above the banks of the white water Thmor Rung River, visitors to Shinta Mani Wild are struck with views at every turn that are unlike any you experience in everyday life.

The Most Perfect View

Glam, green and doing good

In my mind, I can’t help but wonder what a hundred Bensley properties instead of two would accomplish here, spread across Cambodia, protecting, nourishing, transforming a nation.

escape.com.au

Shinta Mani Wild, A Bensley Collection

Nestled between two National Parks, this property is a combination of artistic expression turned architecture and an immersive experience in the depths of nature. Wake up on the banks of a wild river and walk along its deepest paths surrounded by lush vegetation. An experience that connects all your senses with the purest wilderness.

Herdes Mag

Cambodge, un lodge pour préserver la forêt

Au cœur de la jungle, dans les montagnes des Cardamomes, le Shinta Mani Wild a vu le jour pour sauvegarder un territoire de 160 hectares du déboisement et de la chasse sauvage. Son raffinement lui a permis d'entrer, dès son ouverture, en 2018, dans la liste des établissements d'exception.

Paris Match

The Gold List 2022 - Shinta Mani Wild

There aren't many hotel designers whose creations have genuinely made my face hurt from smiling. [...] Shinta Mani Wild is an even deeper immersion into nature - specifically, the lush wilderness of south-western Cambodia.

Condé Nast Traveller

Ginger, honey and herbal wine: inside the wonderful world of Khmer healing

From her base deep in the Cambodian rainforest near Siem Reap and the mighty Angkor Wat temple complex, Solveig has made it her mission to explore the history of Khmer healing.

Flash Pack

Bensley Collection Pool Villas

This extraordinary property in the heart of Siem Reap, the brainchild of famed hotel architect Bill Bensley, has impressed and astonished discerning guests since opening in December 2017, whilst continuing to deliver the highest levels of design, privacy and service in equal measures. Our staycation at this gilded palace playground was truly memorable on many levels. This is a unique option in Siem Reap that will impress even the toughest of nuts to crack with its’ secluded location, stylish interiors and ‘plant-forward’ food philosophy from Executive Chef Chanrith.

Vegan Food Quest

Laying the foundation for prosperity at Siem Reap's Shinta Mani Hotels

Today, Shinta Mani Hotels fully support the Shinta Mani Foundation, with 100 per cent of all donations providing direct assistance to underprivileged Cambodians. So, when you choose to stay at any Shinta Mani Hotel, you are already contributing to the development of Cambodia.

The West Australian

Shinta Mani Hotels

Shinta Mani Hotels are designed by co-owner Bill Bensley whom Architectural Digest calls ‘a pioneer in sustainable hotel design.’ Each small property reflects its natural and cultural environment, providing heartfelt hospitality that supports the people, animals and ecosystems of Cambodia through the Shinta Mani Foundation.

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My Cambodian Adventure

From the ancient Khmer art details of King Jayavarman's robes to the striking black and white floor tiles, the design is very fetching; instead of occupying maximum horizontal space, Bensley's Villa plays more with vertical height, bringing to life a certain kind of swag.

Harper's Bazaar (Malaysia)

My Cambodian Adventure

Entering deeper into Cardamon National Forest, the largest in Cambodia and the second largest virgin rainforest in Southeast Asia, I'm eager to check-in but felt a little daunted. Shinta Mani Wild has abandoned conventional desk formalities, and guests simply check-in via a 400-metre zip line, which just happens to be the longest in Cambodia.

Harper's Bazaar (Malaysia)

Bill Bensley Teams Up With Australian Fine Jeweller Kate McCoy

“I’m absolutely thrilled about this unique collaboration with Kate”, says Bill Bensley – she really has understood the concept of what we are doing here and created an incredible range of pieces to complement the environment. There is something for everyone, from everyday pieces to elaborate and rare pieces. I’m tickled pink with her homage to my much-loved signature black and white stripe design motif – thank you Kate” - Bill Bensley

Polo and Lifestyle Magazine

An adventure in Cambodia

The emphasis of this unique glamping destination is on the word ’wild’, so despite the luxurious nature of one’s tent and the top notch service and cuisine, it may only appeal to the more adventurous souls amongst you. Personally, I had a lot of fun and absolutely loved it, so I encourage you to move out of your comfort zone and experience it for yourself.

The Gallivanter's Guide

Jungle Talk

A new wilderness retreat is set to reshape Cambodian tourism.

Asian Jurist

The wild side of Cambodia

Ein Paradies wie aus dem Dschungel-Bilderbuch: An der Nahtstelle zwischen drei Nationalparks verbindet Shinta Mani Wild Abenteuer-Urlaub mit ökologischen und sozialen Aktivitäten. Die Lage ist wahrhaft berauschend, und wer sich traut, schwebt per Seilrutsche zur Rezeption.

Traveller's World 2019

Going 'wild' in Cambodia

Luxury hotel designer Bill Bensley's Shinta Mani resort is as green as it gets

Nikkei Asian Review

An Opulent New Refuge in Cambodia

Flamboyant tented accommodations surrounded by the deep seclusion of a private nature sanctuary.

Hideaway Report

Love Among the Ruins

In the Wilds of Cambodia, a Legendary Hotel Designer Finds the Mission of a Lifetime

Departures

Dare to be Different

When we reached Shinta Mani Wild, where it's possible to zip-line 380m over rivers and waterfalls, there was no way I wasn't going to have a go. So I did -four times. I promise you, it's the most fun you can have in 20 minutes.

Vogue British

Call of the Wild

Deep in a pristine corridor of a national park in Cambodia, there’s a new experiential adventure property that invites guests on a wild ride.

Vacations & Travel

Falling for Cambodia

Deep in the heart of a forest in Cambodia lies the proof that tourism and conservation needn’t be mutually exclusive. Shinta Mani Wild is just one of a number of luxury openings in the region taking responsibility to another level

TTG Luxury 2019

Under The Big Top

Glamping is so last season. A handful of new tented camps across the region is setting a new standard for conservationism, while spiritedly and whimsically redefining the luxury-resort experience.

T+L Asia

The Wildest Dream

Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains is the largest expanse of unbroken rainforest left in Southeast Asia and a biodiversity hotspot – and a new breed of tourism offerings and conservationists are working to keep it that way

Silverkris

Wild Indulgence

A remarkable new Cambodian camp pushes the frontiers of luxury with a thrilling zip-line arrival, decadent tented accommodation, fabulous food, adventurous outdoor activities and indulgent spa treatments

Mindfood

Into the Wild

More than just minimising its impact, Shinta Mani Wild aims to benefit the forest and local communities, and this is the very reason for its existence.

Luxury Escapes

Un autre Cambdoge

Longtemps il a été tentant de résumer le Cambdoge à la cité de pierre d'Angkor… de nouvelles adresses invitent aujourd'hui à découvrir d'autres facettes du pays.

Figaro Magazine February 2019

Adventures in the Wild

Stunning design and serious conservation make a stay at Shinta Mani Wild unforgettable.

JetGala #40

Cambodia with a Cause

From the Cardamom Mountains to the streets of Siem Reap, one of the region's best-known hotel designers is helping to raise the bar for responsible tourism.

DestinAsian

Fruits of the Forest

Secured onto one of the Southern Hemisphere’s longest ziplines, glide through the copious canopy of Southern Cardamom National Park, over the bubbling rapids of the Thmor Rung River, where a signature cocktail, such as the light and floral ‘leaf’, awaits in The Landing Zone bar.

Delicious.com.au

The Hot List 2019 - The World's Best New Hotels

Suddenly there is a very big reason to stay in Cambodia after seeing the temples at Angkor.

Condé Nast Traveller

The Big Sleep Awards

This is a green beacon of conservation, where at least 75% of staff are locals, tents are suspended to allow migratory movements below, and experiences include patrolling the jungle with Wildlife Alliance rangers.

National Geographic Traveller

Best List: New Green Hotels

A National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World, the complex features 15 luxe tents cantilevered over a jungle river, each sporting a theme -National Geographic is one- and an outdoor bathtub.

National Geographic Traveler

Take Me to the River

Remote yet ravishing in every detail, Shinta Mani Wild is the radical luxury retreat just that bit closer to nature.

Harper's Bazaar June/July 2019

101 Best Hotels in the World: Walk on the wild side

On the banks of the thundering Tmor Rung river, deep in the Cardamom Mountains, 15 luxurious tents designed with Bill Bensley's tropical exuberance provide a base camp from which to explore the uncharted wilderness.

Tatler Travel Guide 2020

World's 100 Greatest Places

At Shinta Mani Wild, the adventure begins before hotel guests even step onto the property. To get there, they're whisked along a zip line over lush forests and waterfalls, after which they dismount for a drink at the reception's Landing Zone Bar.

Time Magazine

GWS 2019: A Lifetime of Sensible Environmentalism to Share

Keynote at the 2019 Global Wellness Summit in Singapore

Global Wellness Summit 2019

Hotel designer Bill Bensley, delighting in the art of surprise

Designer Bill Bensley’s Playful, Over-The-Top Hotels

CBS Sunday Morning

The Philanthropy of Visionary Resort Architect and Landscape Designer Extraordinaire Bill Bensley

Interview with Bill Bensley

ILTM

Shinta Mani Angkor

Shinta Mani Wild Bensley Collection

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Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas

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