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Sala Baï Restaurant & Hotel School
OUR EXPERIENCES
Set on the riverside in a serene tropical garden, Sala Baï Hotel School offers travelers a unique and human hospitality experience through its training hotel, restaurant, spa, and boutique shop. Guests enjoy high-quality service delivered by students trained to work in 4 to 5 star hotels and restaurants. Along with their meal, stay, or massage, travelers can visit the school and explore the workings of an NGO program that trains underprivileged young Cambodians
ABOUT US
Sala Baï is a program of the NGO Agir pour le Cambodge, fighting against poverty and human trafficking through education and vocational training. The school offers 100% free, all-included, 1-year vocational training to 150 underprivileged students every year, 70% of whom are women, reflecting a strong commitment to gender equality in Cambodia’s job market. Students practice in real conditions at the training restaurant, hotel, and spa. A newer project in Phnom Kulen aims to develop an eco-tourism model that supports local communities in building sustainable incomes, with part of the benefits also supporting local schools.
IMPACT
Since 2002, Sala Baï has trained around 2,200 students, 70% of them women, with 97% securing their first job within three months of graduating. Beyond technical skills, the training places strong emphasis on soft skills and awareness of current challenges, including environmental issues, through dedicated workshops and sustainable practices.
Long-term studies show that Sala Baï generates lasting social, economic, and community impact. Graduates build careers, support their families, and contribute to their communities. Five years or more after graduation, 97% of alumni remain employed, 78% still work in hospitality, and average income nearly quadruples compared to entry-level wages, reflecting real career progression and access to qualified positions.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: info@salabai.com
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
1–70
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes for groups (we accept walk-ins for individuals).
Do you have group rates?
Yes
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No
What languages do you offer your services in?
English, Khmer, French
When are you open?
Sala Baï Restaurant: breakfast Monday to Friday from 7am to 9am (7:30am–9:30am on weekends); lunch Monday to Friday from 12pm to 1:30pm. Dinner service planned for late 2026.
Sala Baï Spa: Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm.
The training facilities also closed for New Year (1st to 4th January 2026), for Khmer New Year (from 10th to 21st April 2026), and from 3rd July to 27th October. The spa will be closed as well during the Water Festival (from November 21st 2026 to November 30th 2026), along with the restaurant during lunch hours (but it will stay open for breakfast and dinner).
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
We can accommodate a limited number of wheelchair users on the ground floor of the restaurant and have one ground-level suite in the training hotel. Additional accessible rooms are planned, though elevators are not yet available.