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South Coast accommodation
Cambodia’s south coast is home to the beach resort town Sihanoukville and quieter Kep and
Kampot. Kep was once the playground of the Cambodian and French elite, and today has a
ghost town feel with its abandoned villas. Its lush scenery, tranquil atmosphere and delicious
string of crab shacks lining the water’s edge are drawcards. Nearby Kampot has a gorgeous
river setting with views to Bokor Mountain and some charming French-colonial architecture.
Sihanoukville•
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Kampot
Cambodia
The Beach House, Kep
★★★ Standard
Perched above Kep Beach and surrounded
by lovely gardens, the Beach House is
a delightful getaway. There are only 16
rooms, and all are stylish and superbly
clean with an en-suite bathroom, satellite
television and a fridge, and most have
ocean views. The restaurant has fresh
seafood, which can be enjoyed while
watching the sun sink behind the horizon
of the beach. There is also a pool and spa
for a relaxing afternoon, and a bar for a
drink at the end of the day. With stunning
views and comfortable accommodations.
The Beach House is the best value
property in Kep city.
From $ 48 pp
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
1 Jan - 31 Dec 11 $89 $48
Extra Facilities: 16 rooms • private
balcony • flat-screen television • room
service • swimming pool • Jacuzzi
• restaurant
The Independence Hotel
4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge
★★★★ Superior
From $ 59 pp
★★★★ Out of the ordinary
From $ 8 4 pp
The Independence is a classic
Sihanoukville property, built in the 1960s
and recently restored. Situated amongst
lush gardens on a secluded promontory
with beautiful ocean and hillside views,
the hotel boasts a quiet white sandy
beach right on the doorstep. Nearly all
the rooms overlook the sparkling ocean
below from large windows, allowing light
to pour into the spacious rooms. Spend
time relaxing by the outdoor pool, or
enjoy the fitness centre, and then unwind
at one of the multiple bar and dining
options. The secluded location and small
size make The Independence a perfect
retreat for a couple.
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 Jan - 31 Dec 11 $117 $59
Extra Facilities: 52 rooms • internet
access • room service • swimming
pool • beach access • business centre
• restaurant
A luxury eco-resort in remote Tatai, the
4 Rivers Floating Ecolodge consists of
a just 12 double and twin-bed tented
villas, built right out over the water.
Four hours from Phnom Penh and three
from Sihanoukville, the resort is set
amidst lush virgin forest, yet style is not
sacrificed. Enjoy the luxury of space in
the large villas, equipped with flat screen
televisions, internet access and mini-bar,
as well as an extra-large sun-lounger
balcony where you can enjoy a sunset
cocktail. Kayak down river and explore
the mangrove waterways that reach back
into the jungle, or team up with some
locals and try fishing for your supper. Try
a sumptuous meal from the restaurant
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 May - 30 Sep 11 $144 $84
serving Western and Southeast Asian
cuisine.
Extra Facilities: 16 tented villas
• internet access • flat screen television
• mini-bar • private balcony • restaurant
Knai Bang Chatt Resort
Sokha Beach Resort
★★★★ Out of the ordinary
From $ 9 6 pp
★★★★ Superior
From $ 10 6 pp
More like a private residence than a hotel,
Knai Bang Chatt is a unique choice on
Cambodia’s beautiful southern coastline.
With views across the water to Bokor
Mountain, it is a quiet and private retreat.
Based around three freestanding villas,
book individual rooms, or the entire
property. Facilities include a wooden
dining pavilion, bar, reading room, large
infinity-edge swimming pool and a fitness
area. Spacious rooms are decorated in a
chic, minimal style incorporating driftwood
and Khmer touches. This resort is a truly
unique property in this fascinating, yet
undeveloped region of Cambodia, and is
one of Cambodia’s best-kept secrets.
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
01 Apr - 30 Sep 11 $137 $96
Extra Facilities: 11 rooms • internet
access • balcony • bath • hairdryer
• dry-cleaning/laundry • fitness centre
• massage • swimming pool • water
sports • 2 restaurants
Sitting on a one and a half kilometre
long private white sand beach, amongst
beautifully landscaped gardens, this
low-rise resort is in a prime location.
Rooms are smart and comfortable, in two
wings around an inviting pool. The Sokha
Beach Resort is only a short taxi ride
from Sihanoukville’s town centre, four
hours from Phnom Penh. There are ample
facilities from tennis courts and water
sports, to a beauty salon and fitness
centre. The large grounds and beautiful
pool, set right on the white sandy beach
give a resort-like feel ideal for the
whole family.
Per Person inc breakfast Single Twin
1 Apr - 30 Sep 11 $211 $106
Extra Facilities: 188 rooms • swimming
pool • children’s pool • kids’ club
• fitness centre • tennis courts • water
sports • business centre • room service
• massage • 3 restaurants
Pricing and validity dates specified are based on low season and are intended as a guide only. Contact us for price details outside of these dates.
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