Nature Lodge
Far and away the best place to stay
What we say: 
Nature Lodge, run by Sheeri, a soft, helpful Israeli woman and her Cambodian husband, is a backpackers haven. Set on the side of a hill, filled with horses nibbling brush, the lodge has a wonderland feel to it. Friendly travellers convene in the restaurant area, a circular enclosure made of knotty pine that feels like a childhood tree house. There's a bench swing, pool table, hammocks, and a windy staircase that leads to an attic alcove perfect for watching the sunrise. Because of its appealing ambiance, there are always loungers there, and it's almost impossible not to make new friends and potential future travel companions. Both the Khmer and Western dishes are well-priced, hardy, and delicious. Individual hardwood lodges with connected hot water bathrooms are spread throughout the grounds. The share bathroom rooms are a good deal -- half the price but the bathroom that's shared is still nice and has hot water. There's a sauna on the grounds but it was out of order when we visited. Sheeri can arrange waterfall transport or provide you with a handy map for do-it-yourselfers. She also organises elephant treks and multi-day camping trips with Phnong villagers. All of her trips are arranged directly with the local people and she says the money goes straight to them. If you arrive during the day and want to walk it, head away from the traffic circle on the road where the bus stops about 2 km, then turn right at the sign for Nature Lodge. Highly recommended.
Contact details:
A five minute moto ride outside town. T: (012) 230 272Visit website
What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dbl fan share b'room | 5 USD | 5 USD | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 10 USD | 10 USD |
Added to Travelfish on: 8th May, 2009
Last visited or updated on: 28th August, 2009
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Rated 3 out of 5
Based on 1 ratings and 1 reviews
Really disappointing, though could be quite promising
We stayed here over fully-booked busy New Years which could explain the terrible service we got, but considering the number of messups, I still wouldn't recommend this place despite it's beauty and the importance of it's positive impact on eco-tourism in the area. We booked 2 days advance, and the manager called the night before asking us to delay our arrival because she accidentally gave our room away to somebody else. We had bus tickets, so went up anyway, and she did put us in a tent, free of charge. The next day we left on a $100 2-day overnight trek in the jungle with an ''experienced, English speaking guide.'' Our guide forgot matches and couldn't make fire, so after dinner on the first day we didnt have any food until 4pm the next day. He also set-up camp in the ''deep, remote jungle'' by a beautiful waterfall, and an hour later we were greeted by 20 local youth who came by their moto to swim with us. Apparently we were only a few kilometers from a village, certainly not in any remote area, which is annoying though certainly not as bad as hiking on a hungry tummy all day. On return we shared our experiences with the manager, who didn't offer any apology, nor any compensatory gesture for a $100 trek gone bad. She only said, ''Ah, yes, he is a young guide, and still learning.'' Worse: we were eager to check into our reserved en-suite bungalow, but, alas, she had given that away, too. We had hoped to stay a few more nights to enjoy the area, but returned to Phnom Penh the following morning, quite disappointed by their lack of service. So, overall, beautiful place, friendly travelers, but run by people with zero management skills.
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