Tree Top Ecolodge
The best in town
What we say: 
Mr T, once Stung Treng's unofficial welcome committee and owner of its popular Riverside guesthouse, relocated to Banlung a few years ago because, his nephew who now runs Riverside says, he didn't see much of a future in Stung Treng. Lucky for Banlung. Tree Top is by far the nicest place to stay and, oddly, one of the cheapest. It opened in early 2009 and you can get a beautiful hut with a wraparound porch that hangs off the side of a lush hillside for a song. Inside, bungalows have electricity, vaulted ceilings, an immaculate, connected bathroom and super-thick mattresses with soft linens. The cheaper rooms, while still a good deal, are set in a row house and lack the incredible views and private outdoor space. Free WiFi is available in the restaurant area only. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and bustles with travellers, though we found the food to be only so-so. We really enjoyed our two-night stay here, though were very annoyed when a bag went missing from our room -- management suggested a dog took it. Our suggestion? Don't leave any valuables in your room. Despite this unfortunate happening, we'd still rate this as the best place to stay in town.
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Hillside district, near Tribal Hotel. T: (011) 600 381, (012) 490 333Email them at: info@treetop-ecolodge.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 12 USD | 12 USD | Upto $15 |
| Sgl fan private b'room | 5 USD | 5 USD | |
| Dbl fan private b'room | 7 USD | 7 USD |
Added to Travelfish on: 25th June, 2009
Last visited or updated on: 3rd June, 2012
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Read Tree Top Ecolodge reviews
Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 ratings and 6 reviews
Good vibe, good value
Stayd in two different double rooms (not a bungalow). With share bathroom and private. Private is $6 and share is $5 per night. I would recommend going for the private. The rooms are spacious, clean and have a cool interior. The common area is also very relaxed with a nice view of the valley. Watch out for the kids. Before you know it they are sitting on your lap and hogging what ever game you are playing. The food was ... average. The thing is they don't like the western version of their own food ... so no wonder it is average. We could leave our stuff there free of charge during our 3 day trek. And the owner helped us get something back we left on the bus. The owner is upscaling the lodge. So check prices again, because they are going up.
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by Auke1408 (Total reviews: 7) on
Chill and comfortable
This is a great place as a base in Banlung - a little outside the hustle of the city center but close enough to easily walk anywhere in town. The large patio/restaurant area is great - for reading in the afternoons or for a beer or meal anytime - and with a good view. This is definitely the highlight of the place! Rooms are basic but clean. Bed was comfortable and had a mosquito net. Really good value for a place with great character and charm. One staff member gave me some attitude when I was inquiring about tour options and if it was possible to join a group, but other than this one person, the rest of the staff was very helpful and sweet.
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by lilac9870 (Total reviews: 2) on
Best in town!
The prcies are not quite up to date. A bungalow is $15, normal room with inside bathroom is $10 and bathroom outside $7. Best place we stayed at in all of Cambodia. Absolutely amazing lodge, really nice and clean, great atmosphere (even tasteful music...), breathtaking view of the valley, helpful nice people, good food (simple breakfast, but especially Khmer lunch/dinner dishes are very big and not expensive at all compared to places in town). It' off a dirt road, so a little hard to find, but moto-drivers can show you the way. Just a short walk from the town's center. Stay here if you have the chance!!
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by doyourfeethurt (Total reviews: 1) on
Great place
Very nice place, with nice clean rooms and friendly staff and a nice restaurant. Only downside was the lack of hot water and blankets, since it rained the entire week I was there and it got really chilly at night.
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by hdelcour (Total reviews: 15) on
Cool place
This is definitely the place to go if you want to chill out in nature. We stayed in one of the Bungalows and it was nice. With amazing views of the valley, The staff are very friendly and they like to have fun, they can arrange everything for you, the food is good, most importantly is the location. It is really like just implanted in the forest. I would definitely recommend this place to people. I saw other places around town and this is definitely the best if you want to be in nature. The feel of this place was chilled out!
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by inkang (Total reviews: 5) on
AWESOME!!!
Very chilled out place in Banlung. We stayed here for 3 nights. You can choose a seperate wooden bungalow or a private room in a big wooden Treehouse. The food was nice, the rooms were very atmospheric & the surroundings very scenic. We had some interesting conversations with the owner & the tour guide who took us on a nice Trek. Good value, would recommend this place to everyone.
Tree Top Ecolodge reviewed by pabloeskimo (Total reviews: 2) on