Must-see hotels in Kampot

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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