Golden River Hotel

Eastern Cambodia


The best all-rounder in the town centre, the Golden River has 50 well-appointed rooms complete with hot-water bathrooms, fridges and TVs. Rooms at the front are a few dollars more thanks to panoramic views of the Tonlé San.


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