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Bodhi Villa
uber-chilled out
Teuk Chhou Rd, Kampot
Kampot Province
Tel: (012) 72 8884
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Description
The uber-chilled out, Australian-run Bodhi Villa sits on the Teuk Chhou Rd a couple of kilometres north of Kampot on the west side of the river. The only place in town with a speedboat (yes, speedboat), Boddhi caters to the most laid back of the laid back travellers you're likely to meet. The restaurant/common area tumbles down to a pier (home to aforementioned speed boat) and there's numerous spots to lay about and relax. Upstairs is home to a chill-out room (if downstairs wasn't chilled out enough for you) and there's apparently a pool table up there too. Rooms in the main building are basic, but clean and cheap, and we'd say a better option than the bungalows out back. There's also accommodation on the river. Free of charge comes a very welcoming, totally relaxed vibe, and a good mixed menu, making this a fine choice for budget travellers looking for a bit of down time to recharge. Water skiing can be arranged along with other activities. Their parties get good reports. Plans for a catapult to vault guests into the river -- certainly a Kampot first -- unfortunately came unstuck, with nothing more than a few sacks of rice breaking river. According to the management, reservations are strongly encouraged. Free tuk tuk transfers are available from Kampot's bus and taxi stand. Try the new bar, complete with tree-house seating.
Dorm Fan
3 USD (low season)
3 USD (high season)
Dbl fan share b'room
4 USD (low season)
4 USD (high season)
Bungalow fan share b'room
5 USD (low season)
5 USD (high season)
$8 for a floating room
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd November, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 2nd July, 2008
Guest feedback
BODHI WEBSITE UPDATE - No rating given
By bodhivilla ( total comments: 1 
)
I am Hugh, the owner of bodhi villa,I would like make sure We all have the New BODHI contact details as per below:
Ph 7am-3am +85512728884 for the bar and reservations
(essential) or visit our website
web.mac.com/houstonair/
e-mail bookings through the website, thanks again,
Bodhi Chill Crew .
Excellent spot! - 
By ruxandra ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 11/2007
The review is bang on. Very nice place to stay. Food is great and varied, staff is very friendly and speak excellent english. Trips can be arranged through them, as well as just about anything else. Great place to learn about projects around town that one can get involved in, meet other travellers. Choice of rooms, dorm for $2.50, room for $4, bungalow in the garden for $5 and floating bungalow for $8. Excellent bar and place to have a few drinks even if not staying there over night. Highly recommended!!
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