Region: Southern Cambodia> Province: Kampot> Location: Kep

Kep guesthouses and hotels

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 expect next places to appear over the next six to twelve months.

Backpacker
Under US$10

Botanica - A lovely, affordable spot

 
Main road, 2 km from town (toward Kampot), Kep
Tel: (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

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35

Kep Lodge - A relaxing spot

 
Pepper St, Kep
Tel: (092) 435 330;
Swiss and Khmer owned Kep Lodge is Kep's latest addition and a welcome one at that. Set the furthest from the beach, Kep Lodge sits on a rise backing onto the National Park and enjoys spectacular ... Kep Lodge complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75

Veranda Natural Resort - A good flashpacker option

 
Hillside, Kep
Tel: (012) 888 619;
Veranda remains the pick of the bunch on Kep hill, though it sadly isn't the bargain it once was. Set in a very pleasant and breezy spot, Veranda is particularly popular with Phnom Penh expats ... Veranda Natural Resort complete profile

Midrange
US$35 to 75

Champey Inn - Good spot, but looking a little old

 
Beachfront Kep
Tel: (012) 501 742;
This is one of Kep's flasher digs near the shore, boasting a pool and spacious adjoining-bungalow styled rooms. The bungalows are all duplex and have large open air bathrooms almost as big as the ... Champey Inn complete profile

Luxury
Over US$150

Knai Bang Chatt - Should be oh so much better than it is

 
Kep Beach, Kampot
Tel: (012) 349 742;
Listed among Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2007, and with rates that start at US$110 a night (skyrocketing up to US$392), this luxurious compound isn't trying to be anything but the very best. The ... Knai Bang Chatt complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35

Star Inn - Not as bad as it looks

 
777 Ocean Rd, Kep
Tel: (012) 765 777;
At first glance, the Star Inn looks like the Beach Club's ugly sister, but on closer inspection it turns out to be quite a good deal, with surprisingly clean and well maintained rooms -- many with ... Star Inn complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35

The Beach House - Suited to expats with kids

 
Kep beach, Kep
Tel: (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, Beach House doesn't even try to blend into the surrounds, and it ... The Beach House complete profile

Flashpacker
US$10 to 35

Vanna Bungalows - A good value place with a homely feel

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

Backpacker
Under US$10

Le Bout Du Monde - The budget traveller's first choice

 
Hillside, Kep
Tel: (011) 96 4181;
Furthest up the hill and backing onto the national park, Le Bout du Monde is one of the cheapest and certainly the most rustic choice in Kep. Their very basic bungalows look out and over Veranda ... Le Bout Du Monde complete profile

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