South Coast
Nestled deep in Botum Sakor National Park on the banks of the wildlife-laden Prek Tachan River, Cardamom Tented Camp is both a model ecotourism success…
Must-see hotels in South Coast
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South Coast
A slice of jungle-chic, Rainbow Lodge proves being sustainable doesn't mean having to sacrifice creature comforts. Powered by solar panels and biofuel,…
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Koh Rong
Lonely Beach is a traveller Shangri-La hidden on a private beach along Koh Rong's northern tip. Committed to ecofriendly living, the jungle-chic bungalows…
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The Southern Islands
On the southwest coast of Koh Rong Sanloem, this idyllic getaway fronts one of the most stunning beaches you’ll find anywhere. The 20 bungalows have…
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Koh Rong
This poshtel at the southern end of Long Set Beach is a step up from anything in Koh Tuch. The well-designed dorms are air-conditioned and feature double…
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The Southern Islands
Part of the Mad Monkey hostel empire, this edition wins big with its secluded private cove and beaches to the north of Saracen Bay. Dorms of varying size…
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The Southern Islands
Unplug, unwind, destress – Ten103 is a beachfront backpacker bolthole that dishes up simple beach living the way it used to be. Stilted open-air 'tree…
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The Southern Islands
Perched on secluded Sunset Beach and flanked by the jungle, this small collection of thatched-roof bungalows and glistening hardwood common spaces looks…
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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…
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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…
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Kampot
This gorgeously conceived riverfront pad is all about tranquillity, with the best of its palm-thatch bungalows and colourful wooden cottages (with balcony…
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Kep
Choose from sturdy, stilted, wooden bungalows and cheaper, squat, concrete huts – all with private porch – at this well-run Khmer–American venture that…
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Sihanoukville
Surrounded by developments at the far-south end of Ochheuteal Beach, this German-run boutique-quality resort has thick mattresses, dreamy shaded balconies…
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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…
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Sihanoukville
One of few Otres 2 boutique resorts to have retained both its Western management and its charm, style-conscious Naia is all about white-washed minimalism…
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Sihanoukville
With elegantly designed rooms, attentive service, fine food and a leafy pool, this French-Khmer-run boutique is a throwback to happier times in…
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The Southern Islands
The only resort on Koh Thmei is a gem, with tidy bungalows that use solar panels and biofuel for electricity. The resort sits on a private beach, and you…
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The Southern Islands
A throwback to the early days of the Southern Islands, Paradise remains a timeless testament to castaway-chic style near the far south end of Saracen Bay…
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South Coast
Glamping with extra wow-factor. The 21 canvas tent-villas here, some floating on pontoons, are on Koh Andet, an island in the Tatai River 6km downstream…
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Koh Rong
Coconut Beach's original guesthouse sprawls up a hillside overlooking cerulean water and powdery white sand. The owners go above and beyond for guests and…
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Koh Rong
Near the pier on up-and-coming Pagoda Beach, 15 minutes west of Coconut Beach by moto, this sleek little boutique offers a mix of luxury safari tents and…
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The Southern Islands
The structures here – which include a 33-bed open-air dorm and a cliff-side bar and restaurant with sweeping views of the channel that separates Koh Rong…
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The Southern Islands
Under new French management, Kactus is a labyrinthine backpacker estate that hosts new-agey stuff like meditation, tantra yoga and creative art workshops…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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The Southern Islands
Well-managed My Way occupies a cute wooden house towards the south end of M'Pai Bay. The small en-suite rooms have dreamcatchers on the walls and stare at…
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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…
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South Coast
Want to play Robinson Crusoe? You're in the right place. German proprietor Thomas has created a jungle getaway with bags of rustic charm. The four stilted…
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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…
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Koh Rong
This sociable spot, popular with youthful adventure-tour groups, has a small private beach and tees up daily waterfall walks and other activities. The…
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Sihanoukville
One of few viable accommodation options left in Otres Village, the rooms here are set around an elegant pool, with inlaid-bamboo walls and balconies…
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The Southern Islands
The Last Point sits in splendid isolation on a sandy stretch of Koh Ta Kiev's south coast. There's a variety of small, sweet palm-thatch bungalows where…
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Kampot
For back-to-basics living and serious relaxation this Cambodian-owned family place comes up trumps. Charismatic proprietor 'mama' cooks up mostly Khmer…
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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…
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South Coast
Just off the highway on the Koh Kong side of the Tatai Bridge, this resort has a fine restaurant (mains US$7 to US$21), a well-stocked bar and boutique…
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South Coast
This popular and friendly family homestay has 12 rooms in a spacious compound about 7km northwest of Takeo proper, off the road to Angk Tasaom. It's a…
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Sihanoukville
This training hotel offers disadvantaged youngsters a helping hand into the hospitality industry. Rooms have three-star trim throughout, and you can't…
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The Southern Islands
With unique accommodation such as tree tents and teepees sprawled around a common area housing a restaurant, bar and pool table, this expat-owned beach…
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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…
