Kep

Kep

Most of Kep's better accommodation is a 10-minute walk from the water's edge, though closer to a 30-minute walk from the real beach. These places are mostly clustered up on the hill behind the section of beach that has all the crab sellers, delivering excellent sunsets, though a bit of a hike to the real beach. The accommodation scene in Kep is slowly changing though and many new places had opened when we last visited in August 2009. We expect this evolution to continue.

Midrange
US$35 to 75
92%
3 votes
 

Le Flamboyant - Top-notch
On the main road to town, Kep
T: (016) 71 38 237;
Having a little blue swimming pool seems to be de rigueur for guesthouses in Kep these days, and Le Flamboyant is no different. Their pool is perhaps one of the nicest and largest, and its poolside ... Le Flamboyant complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
89%
7 votes
 

Kep Lodge - A traveller favourite
Pepper St, Kep
T: (092) 435 330;
Swiss-Khmer owned Kep Lodge is one of Kep's more recent additions and a welcome one at that. Set the farthest from the beach, Kep Lodge is on a rise backing onto the national park and enjoys ... Kep Lodge complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
85%
7 votes
 

Botanica - A lovely, affordable spot
Main road, 2 km from town (toward Kampot), Kep
T: (016) 562 775;
At Botanica, guests are greeted by a lush and overflowing garden dotted with honeybees and butterflies. Concrete bungalows are set along a meandering brick path that winds between banana plants and ... Botanica complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
80%
2 votes
 

The Beach House - Suited to expats with kids
Kep beach, Kep
T: (012) 240 090;
You can't miss the motel-style Beach House, plonked onto the east bank of Kep's main beach. Like the Star Inn across the bay, four-year-old Beach House doesn't even try to blend into the surrounds, ... The Beach House complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
75%
5 votes
 

Veranda Natural Resort - Lovely, but getting too big
Hillside, Kep
T: (012) 888 619;
Friendly Veranda continues to outshine the hillside of Kep, though it sadly has transformed from quaint budget bungalows to a sprawling complex and is becoming a bit of a behemoth. Set in a very ... Veranda Natural Resort complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
70%
4 votes
 

Vanna Bungalows - A good value place with a homely feel
Hillside, Kep
T: (012) 755 038;
Just across the dirt trail from Veranda, Vanna is another spot very popular with travellers, Khmers and expats alike. It has a homely feel and the management are friendly and hospitable. The ... Vanna Bungalows complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
70%
1 vote
 

Star Inn - Not as bad as it looks
777 Ocean Rd, Kep
T: (012) 765 777;
At first glance, the Star Inn looks like the Beach Club's ugly sister, with a tacky, plastic sign out front and an even tackier colour scheme, but on closer inspection it turns out to be an OK deal, ... Star Inn complete profile

Luxury
Over US$150
70%
1 vote
 

Knai Bang Chatt - Kep's most luxurious
Kep Beach, Kampot
T: (012) 349 742;
Listed on Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2007, and with rates that start at $110 a night (skyrocketing up to $350), this luxurious compound isn't trying to be anything but the very best. The setting ... Knai Bang Chatt complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
70%
1 vote
 

Tree Top - A Swiss Family Robinson experience
In front of Kep Lodge, Kep
T: (097) 786 3729;
Tree Top is true to its name and worth a night's stay for the novelty alone. The four rooms are all actually tree houses, three of which are connected by wooden platforms, and the one room with a ... Tree Top complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
70%
1 vote
 

Kep Malibu Estates - Beautiful pool, awkward layout
Off main road, 1km from town
T: (016) 379 086;
Kep Malibu Estates, a lovely complex set back from the main road off a dirt path, seems unsure about what it wants to be. The hotel, which opened in February 2009, features 16 rooms that vary wildly. ... Kep Malibu Estates complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
1 vote
 

Kep Seaside Guesthouse - Forgettable bar for the view
Beachside, beside Knai Bang Chhat, Kep
T: (012) 684 241;
Next door to Knai Bang Chhat is Kep Seaside guesthouse, a decidedly lower-tier place with the same great ocean views. It's set in a large two-storey Khmer-style villa and rooms are simple, though ... Kep Seaside Guesthouse complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
1 vote
 

Kukuluku - Nice location, shabby accommodation
Main road, 1.5km from town
T: (012) 607 877;
Opened in 2008, this oceanfront hotel could be a lot better than it is. A lot of debris surrounded the building when we visited and it all felt rather unkempt, although in rainy season, places do ... Kukuluku complete profile

Backpacker
Under US$10
60%
1 vote
 

Le Bout Du Monde - The budget traveller's first choice
Hillside, Kep
T: (011) 964 181;
Farthest up the hill and backing onto the national park, Le Bout du Monde has undergone a transformation under new ownership. Though they still have basic bungalows that look out and over Veranda ... Le Bout Du Monde complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35
50%
1 vote
 

N4 - Overflow option
On the road to Vanna et al., Kep
T: (012) 789 031;
Another Khmer-run place, this guesthouse, with 23 rooms, is one of Kep's largest, but not one of its most memorable. Rooms are perfectly clean with all the amenities one might want, including TVs, ... N4 complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75
35%
3 votes
 

Champey Inn - Good spot, but a little old
Beachfront Kep
T: (012) 501 742;
This was one of Kep's flasher digs near the shore, boasting a large pool big enough for laps, and spacious adjoining-bungalow styled rooms. The bungalows are all duplex, with air-con and hot water, ... Champey Inn complete profile