In a word, our stay at Mane Hariharalaya was FANTASTIC. We spent 3 nights at the MH and wouldn't change a thing. The grounds are isolated (in a good way), quiet and designed to create the atmosphere of a traditional Khmer village. We enjoyed the spacious villa with private pool, the amazing spa and very professional masseuses there, the dining staff, the grounds staff, the housekeepers and especially the front desk staff. They bent over backwards accommodating our requests and preferences.
It all started with Lom Chhom, who handled our check in and other requests with flexibility and kindness. I think we can honestly say we did not have a negative experience at MH. The food was fantastic. We ate lunch and breakfast there every day. The traditional Khmer food was incredible and well prepared (and served). Kudos to the kitchen staff. They truly are talented, as are the spa staff. We've lived in Cambodia for over 4 years and have visited hundreds of spas. In my opinion, these were the best and worth every penny. Definitely a cut above the rest and provided a wonderful and relaxing massage every day we were there.
The location is about 10-15 minutes to downtown Siem Reap, which was not bad at all. it's a pleasant drive and very quiet.
Yes, it's a bit more expensive than some places in Siem Reap, but with everything that is included, it ends up being a great value.
We highly recommend MH. We are looking forward to going back the next time we visit Siem Reap.