Must-see hotels in Kampot Province

  • High Tide Kampot

    Kampot

    This chill riverside spot caters to long-term backpackers who enjoy grabbing a cold one or a happy shake from the bamboo bar, then relaxing in hammocks…

  • Hotel Old Cinema

    Kampot

    A derelict 1930s Chinese cinema – one of Kampot's modernist architectural icons – has been lovingly restored and turned into a boutique hotel. Rooms are…

  • Green House

    Kampot

    This gorgeously conceived riverfront pad is all about tranquillity, with the best of its palm-thatch bungalows and colourful wooden cottages (with balcony…

  • Khmer Hands Resort

    Kep

    Choose from sturdy, stilted, wooden bungalows and cheaper, squat, concrete huts – all with private porch – at this well-run Khmer–American venture that…

  • Veranda Natural Resort

    Kep

    The unique hillside bungalows here are built of wood, bamboo and stone, and are connected by a maze of stilted walkways, making this a thoroughly…

  • Arcadia Backpackers & Water Park

    Kampot

    One of Kampot's great backpacker party scenes, riverside Arcadia organises riverboat pub crawls and offers a wide range of accommodation, from large,…

  • Sabay Beach

    Kampot

    Those who make it all the way to Sabay Beach will be handsomely rewarded. From the palm-tree-flanked boardwalk and the dreamy bungalows to the darling…

  • Tara Lodge

    Kep

    The hugely friendly Tara Lodge gets a big tick for its split-level bungalows with wide verandas and all the mod cons, secreted within a verdant garden of…

  • Les Manguiers

    Kampot

    This rambling garden complex has canoes and bikes for rent, badminton, table tennis and a children's playground. You can jump into the river from one of…

  • Knai Bang Chatt

    Kep

    Kep's original design hotel occupies a cluster of 1960s waterfront villas, with rooms out of the pages of a slick magazine. On the seafront, with only a…

  • Kampot River Bungalow

    Kampot

    For back-to-basics living and serious relaxation this Cambodian-owned family place comes up trumps. Charismatic proprietor 'mama' cooks up mostly Khmer…

  • Atmaland Resort

    Kep

    This family-friendly all-bungalow resort sprawls along the hillside amid a rambling mature garden with an on-site Thai and Ayurvedic vegetarian restaurant…

  • Bird of Paradise

    Kep

    Set in a relaxed, peaceful garden with adorable ducks roaming around, Bird of Paradise offers stupendous value and is well located just uphill from the…

  • Meng Naren Guest House

    Kep

    Meng Naren is the biggest and most central place on the main beach of Koh Tonsay, and also has the nicest rooms, along with a breezy restaurant and happy…

  • Villa Kep

    Kep

    This Finnish-owned complex of 18 villas sprawls across the countryside on the outskirts of Kep, with a glorious pool at the centre of it all. The spacious…

  • Magic Sponge

    Kampot

    This friendly backpacker place has a rooftop dorm with impressive through-breezes, personalised fans and reading lights. Good-value private rooms are…

  • Rikitikitavi

    Kampot

    One of Cambodia's best-run boutique hotels, Rikitikitavi's rooms are huge and fuse Asian-inspired decor with modern creature comforts. Ceilings are graced…

  • Yellow Sun Hostel

    Kampot

    With a gorgeous location way upriver and a less party-oriented crowd than other riverfront hostels, this is a place for serious unwinding. Catch rays and…

  • Monkey Republic Kampot

    Kampot

    This 100-bed backpacker mecca in a restored villa features Kampot's nicest dorm rooms. Choose from large dorms in the main building, or new six-bed 'pods'…

  • Champa Lodge

    Kampot

    Set on a bend in the river amid traditional Cambodian countryside scenes, Champa is a rural hideaway with arty rooms in several traditional Khmer wooden…

  • Columns

    Kampot

    Set in a row of thoughtfully restored shophouses near the riverfront, this boutique hotel blends classic and modern with minimalist rooms featuring a…

  • Two Moons

    Kampot

    Big, bright, contemporary rooms in the main building all open onto a communal balcony, and there are some seriously jazzy top-floor 'penthouse' suites,…

  • Botanica Guesthouse

    Kep

    A little way from the action (if Kep can be said to have any action), Botanica offers exceptional value for money with attractive bungalows with…

  • Bacoma

    Kep

    Five cheap and cheerful rondavels (circular dwellings with conical thatched roofs) in the garden all have mosquito nets and fan, and share sparkling-clean…

  • Baraca

    Kampot

    Just off the river, Baraca has bags of old-world charm, with high ceilings and original tilework floors in its four airy rooms. There's no hot water, but…

  • Le Ponton Hotel

    Kep

    This hotel radiates an effortless beach-holiday vibe with its colourful lounging areas and very attractive pool area. Bungalow-style rooms with little…

  • Saravoan Hotel

    Kep

    Classic Kep contemporary minimalist design is the hallmark of Saravoan. The spacious rooms come with polished concrete floors, stone-wall detailing and…

  • Villa Vedici

    Kampot

    A playground for kids and adults alike offering kitesurfing, a speedboat for waterskiing and wakeboarding, plus a PlayStation on a gargantuan flat-screen…

  • Le Flamboyant Resort

    Kep

    Although less flamboyant than the name would suggest, this attractive, large garden property has a boutique-resort feel. Cottage-style bungalows have blue…

  • Pepper Guesthouse

    Kampot

    We're fans of this homey, locally run guesthouse in a creaky midcentury villa. Fan-only rooms have bags of character with beautiful old wood floors (room…

  • Makk Hotel

    Kampot

    Long on charm, this riverside hotel offers comfortable and stylish rooms and superior service; during our visit a staff member was filling a bathtub and…

  • Paris Guesthouse

    Kampot

    The main advantage of this well-restored shop house is the central location on the main boulevard. You can sit on the long common veranda upstairs and…

  • Kep Guesthouse

    Kep

    This modest hostel is Kep's nicest backpacker pad with bright, airy and clean rooms and a dorm with a mix of single and double beds. The roof deck, with…

  • Banana Art House

    Kep

    Run by a Russian father–son duo, this small guesthouse is big on character. The father is an artist whose funky paintings adorn the walls. Rooms are…

  • Mea Culpa

    Kampot

    This modern villa has 11 large rooms with plenty of homey appeal, while the location, south of the centre, guarantees a relaxed, peaceful vibe. The garden…

  • Mad Monkey Hostel

    Kampot

    Part of the Mad Monkey hostel empire, this place lures in backpackers with good-sized air-conditioned dorms and a poolside bar area that's always home to…

  • Man'groove Kep Guesthouse

    Kep

    The guesthouse at the back of the popular bar of the same name has a few basic seafront bungalows.

  • Captain Chim's Guesthouse

    Kampot

    This family-run guesthouse above the restaurant of the same name offers spick-and-span, if nondescript and dimly lit, rooms in a central location. It is…

  • Nyny Guesthouse

    Kampot

    Bargain-basement prices with solid facilities are on offer at this blandly modern hotel. Rooms are sparkling clean and showers have dependable hot water.

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