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Okay Guest House
Value for your Money
#5 Street 258, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Province
Tel: (012) 300 804, (02) 176 6624, (023) 986 534
Contact via email form
Description
Located just west of the Cambodiana Hotel, a short moto ride from the river, the Okay Guest House is one of the only guesthouses in Phnom Penh to undersell itself. The rooms are large and spotless, with bathrooms attached. Given the slight bump up in the price, it is worth it to splurge on one of the air-con rooms, which are newer than those equipped with fans. The guesthouse is home to an internet cafe, as well as a common room/restaurant where a large (by Cambodian standards) TV shows the latest DVD releases from the market. The staff speak excellent English and keep advance bookings made over the phone.
Dbl fan private b'room
5 USD (low season)
5 USD (high season)
$7 with hot water
Dbl A/C private b'room
8 USD (low season)
8 USD (high season)
$10 with cable TV
Dorm Fan
1 USD (low season)
1 USD (high season)
Sgl fan share b'room
3 USD (low season)
3 USD (high season)
Dbl fan share b'room
4 USD (low season)
4 USD (high season)
Triple A/C private b'room
12 USD (low season)
12 USD (high season)
Family room
15 USD (low season)
15 USD (high season)
Sleeps four to fivr
Added to Travelfish on: 5th May, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 10th December, 2007
Guest feedback
over 18's only - 
By hubblebubble ( total comments: 1 
)
the guest house was really busy, full of european travellers drinking beer.
rooms were suprisingly nice with fan and tv and a bathroom. everything is clean and staff are friendly.
food was oily and well priced, though not ultra cheap per say.
however!
we had to leave after 1 night because we didnt feel comfortable staying there. if you are under 18 (we are all 16 year old girls travelling alone) i think it would be better to stay somewhere else, or stay here with someone older in your group. it wasnt scary but people were drinking alot of beer, and we could hear someone throwing up in the middle of the night which was weird.
staff were friendly but a bit overly friendly at times.
there were NO asians staying then when we were there. so if you are asian it may weird you out a bit.
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Not okay, the best! -
By roxyvh ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 2/2008
Their best twin room was big, spotless, with air-con and TV for $12. Ask to stay in their main building where the restaurant is, as the standard is generally much better. The restaurant is excellent if you want to try local food at a very reasonable price (especially breakfast). While dining in the restaurant, organise for one of the friendly staff (who double as tuk-tuk drivers, tour guides, waiters etc) to take you to see any of the sights for a fairly reasonable price. Our tuk-tuk drivers actively watched out for our safety, and although we paid a little bit extra for the ride, we felt safer, and I personally didn't mind contributing to the guesthouse after eating and drinking their cheap food and beer, and after all the help they gave us on our trip. We liked that the guesthouse encourages guests to contribute to Phnom Penh in more meaningful ways -- for instance teaching monks to read English or organising visits to orphanages.
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Better than Okay! - 
By annadeltrav ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 1/2008
Our room, was $10 with A/C , a TV and an extra bed, I'm guessing they were out of doubles. We were supposed to have hot water too, but didn't and we never got around to asking about it. The staff were nice, the food wasn't that good, but I enjoyed the lively restaurant/lobby atmosphere. Great for meeting other travelers! Each room has a book that you keep track of orders on and pay at check-out. We got our Vietnam visas in 24hrs. for $34 and booked our bus to HCMC through them, it was very easy and convenient. Also Pencil grocery store is just around the corner and has everything!
Value for $ -
By celianz ( total comments: 11 ) Stayed here 1/2008
My email booking was not received ''email not working'' though I think it is more that they are not into them. They gave us a room (hot water, fan) for $10 as it was the only one left and gave us the option of moving in the morning to a cheaper one which we did (cold water, fan for $6). I would say that the rooms are good value but bring spray if you are adverse to ants. resteraunt serves good meals at cheap prices. main male receptionists rather surly but the remainder of the staff were all really nice and the waiters seem to double as the tuk tuk drivers. Unlike the post above we felt that we had a good deal on the tuk tuk $10 for full half day which also included the killing fields etc. We got one driver from outside to go around town to the markets etc and he was nasty so at least you know that the guys from inside are nice! Only downer is that really the resteraunt/communal space is not good enough for chilling and mixing with people, it is so damned busyso you don't feel like you can chill out because there are people waiting for tables.
More than okay - 
By Yorron ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 12/2007
I'm staying here now and really like it. Room is spacious (got myself a double for US$10). Bathroom is tiny but the hot shower works very well. Location-wise it is an amazing choice. It's walking distance to many attractions. Yes, there are cheaper options in PP, but this one, I think, is worth every penny.
Good Enough for most, inc us -
By abbothompson ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 9/2007
Hi,
Not a bad place to stay, AC room form 8US$. Safe enough, friendly staff, who though trying to sell you their tours, generally offer a good service, food was cheap and plain, but good to start off with, very safe and pleasant, though not an upmarket, place, good enough for us flashpackers.
We were unforntunate enough to witness a guy being hauled out unconsious- who died latr, but thats to do with his personal habits, rather than a reflection on the place.
We stayed twice, and if going back would go there again for the value for money and cheap food. If we had more money, we would try the Paragon on the riverfront.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Abbo & Felicia
Good choice, rude staff -
By withshoeson ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 7/2007
The guesthouse is a good pick and a great location. My room was with Aircon and tv and bathroom for only $8, good value.
the man at the front desk is a little cranky, and very pushy for his own tours, but the rest of the staff are friendly.
okay... -
By rakhee2108 ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 6/2007
This guesthouse pays out huge commissions to tuk-tuk and moto drivers. Every driver we met wanted to take us to Okay GH. As our first choice place was full, we were taken here by our tuk-tuk driver. Triple room, ensuite, fan $7USD. Situated directly opposite a cheap internet cafe. Good location - v.near the river. Rooms were small but clean. Good for travel needs, tours etc, although staff were a little pushy. We booked our Mekong Delta tour into Vietnam from here (3day/2night, approx. $30USD). Get your Vietnam visa from elsewhere - Okay GH were charging $36USD, instead of the going rate of $30USD.
Really OK - 
By adneilme ( total comments: 6 ) Stayed here 7/2007
The room was clean and basic. They have got a cheap restaurant, you can have meal while watching the latest releases dvd. The staff were very helpful and they provide a transportation to anywhere.
Brilliant! -
By wemaybesometime ( total comments: 7 ) Stayed here 4/2007
Stayed here on return to Phnom Penh from Siem Reap. First room we had for 1 night was a bit grotty (but then we're a fussy couple, I'm sure lots of people would love it) then we changed rooms (from 9USD to 12USD) and got a really nice place. There is building work at the moment which is noisy from 7am, but other than that, the place had great atmosphere, loads of good DVDs, good (very cheap) food - what more could you ask for? Found the staff all very friendly too.
Okay is the word -
By aliciaontheroad ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 12/2006
We stayed her for five days and it was basically ok. Staff were a bit pushy about overpriced tours, though. Food, internet and other services were convenient. The rooms are not all particularly secure, though, and I didn't feel a great deal of trust with the staff. They were not willing to help with any information and services that did not involve a profit for them. They also leave the rooms open after cleaning them, with the keys hanging in the doors.
My worst guesthouse - 
By arieseira ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 11/2006
If you are an asian, do not stay here. The people at the guesthouse are quite racist and I received very bad treatment. Aside from the bad service, the guesthouse location is very difficult to find. It is situated on a quiet street and there are two buildings owned by Okay guest house. I guess because I am an Asian, I got the poorer condition room. The room is ugly and the bathroom is not even considerable as a bathroom. It is just a man-made screen and pipe which cuts into one of the corner of the room. It is terrible here and I stayed just one night. I am sure there are better guest house than this. Take your own risk if you want to stay here. This is the worst guesthouse of my entire trip.
Great value for money -
By ben123 ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 8/2005
I found OK guesthouse to be a great place to stay in Phnom Penh, the guesthouse is on a quiet side-street and in a good location. The rooms are spotless and great value for money, definitely better than Capitol or staying down by the lake.
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