Thansur Sokha Hotel & Casino, Bokor Mountain

What the resort is

Thansur Sokha Hotel & Casino sits on Bokor Mountain, the forested plateau west of Kampot town. The old site described it as the first and only highland resort in the Mekong Sub-Region, which gives a sense of how unusual it is: a full hotel complex with a casino, high in a national park rather than on the coast or in a city.

Expect a mountain setting of dense forest and long views, and a resort format where most of what you need is on the property.

Rooms and suites

Accommodation comes in three broad categories:

• Deluxe rooms
• Executive suites
• Villas

All are furnished with modern amenities, and each type has its own features. Check the hotel directly for the current layout, rates and availability of each category before you commit, since they are not listed here.

Casino

The casino is the centrepiece of the property. It offers slot machines, table games and poker, and it runs 24 hours a day. Guests who are not interested in gambling can simply ignore it, as the rest of the resort is separate from the gaming floor.

Food, spa and pool

Several restaurants serve both local and international dishes, so you can eat without leaving the hotel. There is also a spa with treatments and massages, and an outdoor swimming pool facing the surrounding mountains.

Tip: on a mountain where independent eating options are limited, having the hotel restaurants on site is a real convenience, especially if the weather turns.

Nearby sights on Bokor

The hotel is close to several of Bokor's main attractions, including Popokvil Waterfall and Sampov Pram Pagoda. That makes it practical to stay overnight and see the plateau at a slower pace than a day trip from Kampot allows.

Bookings can be made through the hotel's Kampot page on the Sokha Hotels website or via its Facebook page.