Where to Stay in Kampot

Three main ways to stay

Accommodation here falls into three broad groups, and most travellers end up choosing between them based on budget and how much privacy they want.

• Resorts and upscale hotels. Several of the more polished places sit along the river and offer fuller services than a basic guesthouse.
• Guesthouses. Simple, affordable rooms that suit people who plan to spend the days out exploring and only need somewhere comfortable to sleep.
• Villas, apartments and houses. Rented homes give more space and often a view, and many are placed for easy access to local attractions. They suit longer stays and small groups.

Booking ahead or turning up

Kampot offers a wide spread of rooms across all price ranges, so a stay is usually possible without a reservation. Walking in and looking at a room before you commit is a perfectly normal way to do it here.

That said, booking ahead makes sense if you have your heart set on one particular place, and it saves hauling a bag around town on arrival.

Choosing by type of place

The listings on this site cover a long list of properties, and the names hint at what to expect. Look for guest house or guesthouse in the name for simple, budget rooms. Backpackers and hostel point to dorm beds and a social atmosphere. Bungalow, eco resort and eco village suggest a more rural, garden or riverside setting, while boutique hotel, resort and residence usually mean a more polished stay.

Some places combine lodging with a cafe, bar or restaurant, which is handy if you would rather not go out for every meal.

Practical tips

• Decide first whether you want to be in the middle of town or a little outside it, then narrow down by price.
• Look at a room in person if you arrive without a booking.
• For a stay of a week or more, a villa or apartment rental is worth considering.
• Check each property page on this site for its location and details.