Must-see hotels in Cambodia

  • Cardamom Tented Camp

    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…

  • Raffles Hotel Le Royal

    Phnom Penh

    From the golden age of travel, this is one of Asia’s grand old dames, in the illustrious company of the Oriental in Bangkok and Raffles in Singapore. This…

  • Phum Baitang

    Siem Reap

    This beautiful resort feels like a boutique Cambodian village. Rooms are set in spacious, elegantly furnished wooden villas, some with private pools, and…

  • Pavilion

    Phnom Penh

    Housed in an elegant French villa, this immensely popular and atmospheric place kick-started Phnom Penh's boutique-hotel obsession. All rooms have…

  • Rainbow Lodge

    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,…

  • Lonely Beach

    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…

  • BeTreed Adventures

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Secluded in the Cambodian wilderness, this eco-stay is the brainchild of two conservation-minded expats who left jobs with NGOs to save 70 sq km of…

  • Lazy Beach

    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…

  • Le Tonlé Tourism Training Center

    Kratie

    The Cambodian Rural Development Team (CRDT) runs this fantastic budget guesthouse in a beautiful wooden house in the centre. With silk pillows and bed…

  • Nest Beach Club

    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…

  • Mad Monkey

    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…

  • Le Relais de Chhlong

    Kratie

    Set in a colonnaded buttercup-yellow mansion dating to 1916, this sumptuous hotel spoils visitors with its stately furnishings, four-poster beds, silk…

  • Ten103 Treehouse Bay

    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…

  • Hanchey Bamboo Resort

    Eastern Cambodia

    This eye-pleasing resort built entirely from natural materials is a real stunner, perched atop a hill near Wat Hanchey, 20km north of Kompong Cham. A…

  • Maisons Wat Kor

    Battambang

    About 2km south of central Battambang, Maisons Wat Kor is a secluded sanctuary of 10 rooms in traditional-style Khmer houses that once welcomed Angelina…

  • Huba-Huba

    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…

  • Terres Rouges Lodge

    Eastern Cambodia

    Even as the competition kicks in, Terres Rouges remains one of the most atmospheric places to stay in provincial Cambodia. The standard rooms are small…

  • 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…

  • Tree Top Ecolodge

    Eastern Cambodia

    'Mr T's' place is one of the best places to stay in Cambodia's 'Wild East', with oodles of atmosphere. Rough-hewn walkways lead to huge bungalows…

  • Mad Monkey

    Phnom Penh

    This colourful and vibrant hostel is justifiably popular. The spacious dorms have air-con and sleep six to 22; the smaller ones have double-width bunk…

  • 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…

  • Rajabori Villas

    Kratie

    A boutique lodge on the northern tip of Koh Trong island with a swimming pool and large dark-wood bungalows finished in inspired French-Khmer style. Each…

  • Home Vattanak Guesthouse

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Undoubtedly the best-value digs in Preah Vihear City, this is also a candidate for one of the best deals in the country. The 27 well-maintained rooms at…

  • 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…

  • Here Be Dragons

    Battambang

    A stylish fun bar, leafy front garden for relaxing and free beer on arrival make Here Be Dragons a top backpacker base. Six- and eight-bed dorms come with…

  • Sambor Village Hotel

    Northwestern Cambodia

    This French-owned place brings the boutique to Kompong Thom. Spacious, bungalow-style rooms with four-poster beds and chic bathrooms are set amid a…

  • Sunset Lounge Guesthouse

    Sihanoukville

    Surrounded by developments at the far-south end of Ochheuteal Beach, this German-run boutique-quality resort has thick mattresses, dreamy shaded balconies…

  • Bambu Hotel

    Battambang

    Bambu's spacious rooms are designed in a Franco-Khmer motif with gorgeous tiling, stone-inlaid bathrooms and exquisite furniture. The fusion restaurant is…

  • Treeline Urban Resort

    Siem Reap

    A beautiful contemporary space from the team behind the uber-successful Brown Coffee group in Cambodia, the rooms are creatively decorated with a mix of…

  • Montra Nivesha

    Siem Reap

    A beautiful boutique hotel that gives guests a real sense of Cambodia, Montra Nivesha is set around lush gardens and offers two swimming pools, one suited…

  • Maison Polanka

    Siem Reap

    Imagine a luxurious homestay that caters to your every need and Maison Polanka comes to mind, a lush private estate near Wat Polanka that offers a small…

  • The Place

    Battambang

    Battambang's first flashpacker hostel, The Place was designed by L'Atelier Architecture & Design, who work with bamboo and other natural materials. The…

  • 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…

  • SLA Boutique Hostel

    Phnom Penh

    This shoes-off 'poshpacker' is the cleanest hostel in the city, with hoop-like dorm beds and sleek privates – all with crisp white sheets. It's also…

  • Kompong Luong Homestays

    Northwestern Cambodia

    Kompong Luong has three homestays available with local families. Although the digs are fairly rustic, this is a fascinating way to discover what everyday…

  • Onederz Hostel

    Siem Reap

    Winner of several 'Hoscars' (Hostelworld's Oscars), this is one of the smartest hostels in Siem Reap. Facilities include a huge cafe-bar downstairs, which…

  • Eighty8 Backpackers

    Phnom Penh

    A hostel with a swimming pool means party time, and this place hosts a big one each Saturday. The extensive property has a variety of private rooms, mixed…

  • Hideout Hostel

    Siem Reap

    One of the many 'super' hostels that have recently opened in Siem Reap, in an alternative universe it might have been a boutique hotel. Dorms are super…

  • Pomme

    Siem Reap

    Set in a spacious Cambodian wooden house with a lush tropical garden, this is one of the most welcoming hostels in town. Air-con dorms are set behind the…

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