Orkide The Royal Condominium is a large, master-planned residential compound in the Sen Sok “old airport corridor” area, on Street 2004 (often written as “Maida 2004”). It was designed as a mixed-use community, meaning the condominium towers sit inside a wider development that also includes other housing types and on-site commercial space, rather than being a standalone single tower.
This is the kind of project people choose when they want a quieter, more suburban-style Phnom Penh location with easier airport access, more internal open space, and a “compound lifestyle” (security, shared facilities, internal roads/walkways), instead of being right in the CBD.
Location and day-to-day convenience
The project sits in Sen Sok near the airport side of the city. Driving time to the city center is typically usually around 20 minutes, but realistically, that can be a lot depending on time of day and which part of “city center” you’re going to.
Because it’s in a developed residential zone, the “daily life” convenience is more about nearby schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and services than nightlife or walking to riverside attractions.
Site plan and building format
Orkide The Royal’s condo component is a six tower buildings connected to a multi-level commercial podium, with basement parking beneath. The project includes 2 basement levels, 3 levels of commercial podium, and 6 towers in the 15–19 floor range.
Across towers A–F, there are a total of 1,418 condominium units in the development.
Units, sizes, and what “area” really means
This is a development with a wide spread of layouts, but most buyers look at it as a “family-sized condo” project rather than micro-units. A project detail sheet lists the unit mix heavily weighted toward 1-bed and 2-bed homes, with fewer large 3-bed units.
A few useful points to understand before comparing prices:
- Net area vs gross area: some listings on the market will quote net, but most will refer to the gross area, which includes a share of common area. The same unit can look “bigger” or “smaller” depending on which number is used. We list most of our listings on our website by gross area.
- Private Enclosed Space (PES): some stacks/floors are designed with extra enclosed areas (you’ll sometimes see “P” or “PES” in the unit type). This can change how the layout feels day-to-day.
Size-wise, published ranges vary by source and by whether the measurement is net or gross, but you’ll commonly see:
- Studios in the mid-40s to ~60 sqm range (larger-than-average “studio” by Phnom Penh standards).
- 1-bedroom starting around the mid-50 sqm net range
- 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom layouts scaling up into much larger formats (including true family-sized units).
Facilities and “compound lifestyle” features
A big part of Orkide The Royal’s identity is the idea of having a lot of shared space inside the compound. Published project materials describe a large landscaped garden zone (often referenced as about 3.2 hectares) and a long list of amenities such as swimming pools, gym, steam/sauna, walking tracks, kids cycling track, library zones, BBQ areas, and more.
The mixed-use concept also includes significant on-site retail/commercial space. There’s a multi-level mall-style area (for example, a “2 level shopping mall” concept) with typical community retail anchors like supermarket/food options and leisure features. What’s important for buyers is to confirm what is currently operating versus what was part of the original concept seen in much of the online marketing, because that affects noise, traffic, convenience, and long-term livability.
Ownership basics and what to check before you commit
The condominium is commonly marketed as freehold, which usually means strata-title style ownership for the individual unit.
When you evaluate any unit here (buying or renting), the practical checks are pretty standard for Phnom Penh condos, but they matter a lot in a big compound:
- Building/tower + stack: because there are multiple towers, the tower letter/number and stack can change sunlight, airflow, noise, and view dramatically.
- Parking rules: “ample parking” is often stated, but the real question is how parking is allocated and paid for (unit-based allocation vs first-come, paid monthly, etc.).
- Management and monthly fees: confirm what the fee covers (security, cleaning, pool/gym access, sinking fund, etc.) and whether any promotions/waivers apply to your unit.
- Area measurement used in the sale: make sure the price-per-sqm is calculated on the same basis (net vs gross), especially if you’re comparing to other projects nearby.
Who this project tends to suit
Orkide The Royal Condominium usually makes the most sense for people who want Sen Sok convenience (airport-side, schools/services nearby), plus the feeling of living in a larger planned community with shared facilities and open space. It’s less “downtown condo living” and more “compound community living,” so it’s worth matching that lifestyle to your needs before you shortlist units.
