Rikitikitavi
Comfort in central Kampot town
What we say: 
The name is a bit of a tongue twister, but the five very smart rooms here will certainly stick in your mind. Laid out with a minimalist Asian theme in mind, the air-con rooms are comfortable with firm real mattresses, cable TV (and DVD collection), hot water showers, minibars and safes. The decor is very tasteful while still having a flair to it, with rattan ceilings, wide four-poster wooden beds with soft linens, and large armoires to hide the electronics. The lighting is subdued, with fixtures covered in orange silk. The artwork on the wall is interesting too -- framed old military maps of Cambodia and vintage Cambodian advertisements. This is easily the best riverside flashpacker offering in downtown Kampot. A very well-situated bar and restaurant is located on the top floor of this converted rice barn, delivering outstanding Western food, great sunset views and drinks from the fully stocked bar. Popular with expats, consider booking ahead if you're planning on staying over a weekend. Former guests rave about this place and its owners, whom we too found to be helpful and kind. They seem genuinely excited about what they do for a living and where they reside. The price of the room includes breakfast, which sounded like a proper affair, with a selection of fruit, breads, crepes, and eggs.
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Kampot River Rd, Kampot. T: (012) 235 102, (012) 274 820Email them at: info@rikitikitavi-kampot.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Double | 43 USD | 43 USD | Upto $53 |
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd November, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 8th January, 2013
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Read Rikitikitavi reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Based on 9 ratings and 9 reviews
Super nice place
Had a great time in Kampot. Rikitikitavi was a big part of that. We emailed Denise, the manager while in Phnom Penh to both make a reservation and seek advice about whether it was possible to (quickly) get to the Thai border at Hat Lek and what would the alternatives be. She was very helpful and a gracious host. The restaurant and its staff is wonderful. The sunset view from the second-floor restaurant-bar is fantastic. Had a couple of very nice lunches. The staff were able to secure a couple of reasonably-priced motorbikes for us, which enabled us to drive over to Kep, to visit a Durian & Pepper farm above Kep, and to tour the Muslim fisher village west of Kampot. Denise recommended a local riverside restaurant, Ta Ouv, where we had delicious crab and shrimp for each of the 3-4 nights we stayed in Kampot. Rikitikitavi is an A+ guest house. The place is very well looked after. I have recommended it to several friends.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by scomoore1 (Total reviews: 13) on
Loved it, Loved It, Loved it
What can I say ... wow. Denise and Dom the owners have done a great job and the staff make you feel welcome from the time you enter. I think the Riki is absolutely amazing for what you pay and what you get. We usually stay in $100 a night options but we were blown away. Many far more expensive accommodation options around the world could learn a few lessons - in unbeatable customer service, room offerings and food! The rooms are lovely with some really nice touches, the breakfast great - loved the illy coffee and the free WiFi. My son enjoyed the DVD library and our rooms had flat screen TV's - we had two rooms side by side. We always felt secure. There were room safes, our room had a small veranda which was perfect for my smoking husband, coffee and tea making facilities, a refrigerator, air-conditioning plus a fan, nice toiletries and the availability of a PowerPoint converter if you wanted it - all for $35 a night. The bathrooms are wetrooms - meaning everything gets wet from the shower but I liked it and there was plenty of hot water. Staff were also happy to provide extra towels. I just loved sitting in the upstairs area on the sofa reading my book, having a cocktail, eating a delicious snack and looking out at all the activity on the riverfront. It also got a nice breeze. Before the trip I was a little concerned that 3 nights in Kampot may be too much as there was no swimming pool at the Riki. We live to swim on out holidays - especially as we are now back in Tassie where it is going to be frigid for the next 6 months. I was bolstered by the promise of a swim in the local rapids - unfortunately though the Chinese are currently building a dam so this is no longer possible. We did get a chance to swim though - on the sunset cruise and on a half day tour to the caves and pepper farm. We were taken to a dam that had inner tubes for a swim - a place where the locals hang out. Our time in Kampot passed far too fast.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by swatral (Total reviews: 2) on
best place in town !
Still the best place in town ! best cuisine, best service and beautiful rooms.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by sergio (Total reviews: 2) on
Superb!
I have just spent 3 fantastic days at Rikitikitavi Guesthouse here in Kampot, and it was superb to say the least! In the spirit of keeping this short and punchy, here are my reasons why this place is well worth every one of the 35 dollars it cost per night: 1. Brilliant and friendly hosts: Dom, Denise, Pat, Romdool and Dee were the best hosts I have experienced so far in Cambodia. Always smiling, always helpful and always greeting me by my name. This is how it is done when you are running a quality place. 2. Slick, spotless rooms: you don't expect the world for $35 per night, but the rooms were more akin to those of a $100 per night place. Although I am not a huge TV fan, the free selection of over 200 DVDs should also be a plus for those who enjoy winding down the day with a movie. 3. Hot showers: yes, seriously, when you have been without hot water for days on end, this little perk is seriously appreciated! Piping hot showers with pressure, and always available. 4. The food: awesome - great selection, presentation and taste. Top notch. 5. ''The Other Bits'': whatever I wanted, be it a motorbike, countryside tour with a reputable tuk tuk driver (Bory is a person I'd recommend any day of the week - Dom or Denise can set you up with him), or transport to my next destination that picks me up from outside the front door. All arranged with no hassle (or commission) at all. All in all, this is an experience that leaves you feeling ready to hit the road again hard. Highly recommended.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by tatham (Total reviews: 1) on
Great Value, Great Place
Stayed at Rikitiki for 1 night $35. Clean and stylish rooms, with excellent bar and resturaunt with perfect views. The food was very nice and the happy hour cocktails were particuarly enjoyed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Good location easy to stroll along the strip of resturaunts adjacent the river. Make sure you book ahead because its very popular. (We could only stay one night and then moved to Moliden Guesthouse which is a good alternative)
Rikitikitavi reviewed by michaels57 (Total reviews: 4) on
First class
Excellent accomodation with friendly owners and staff. Rooms were of a high standard and restaurant food was excellent - Saraman curry in particular was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by TS77 (Total reviews: 9) on
Wonderful place
This was an amazing place for the price($30USD). It has the same kind of feel as boutique Bali hotels. Huge room decorated with tribal handicrafts, opening onto its own little courtyard. Delicious breakfast, with out of the ordinary choices. Unfortunately, I didn't get to eat in their restaurant at dinner, because there was a tragedy with one of the staff members and the owners wanted to deal with that. Seemed like really good people. Only downside to this place is the acoustics. The corridor between the rooms is tiled and amplifies the noise. Otherwise, it's wonderful.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by nickyed (Total reviews: 7) on
Gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights here in early March. Was particularly impressed by the atmosphere and style of the rooms. Great friendly and helpful staff. Top quality place to stay. Sunsets over the river as viewed from the restaurant are wonderful.
Rikitikitavi reviewed by echo75 (Total reviews: 7) on
all around!!
Man, my luck has to run out at some point I am sure! Continuing on a birthday week full of fun, we opted to stay at RikiTiki, where the dreams of mouthwatering brownies and apple pie in bed could come true!! did they??? OH HECK YES they did...dvd's and all!! The staff here is superb...polite, accommodating, attentive, and very very professional(which is usually lost at most places we've stayed/eaten)! They too were eager to help in a birthday surprise and the owner, saintly as she is, allowed me to go ''off-menu'' for a special seafood treat! Basically, the food is AMAZING(good value, good taste, good portion!), the accommodations are homey and downright comfy, the staff is gracious, the owners caring, great location...would be good views without so much brush in the front(but that's surely fixable), great music playing, WELL STOCKED BAR(you don't have to worry about what's in the bottles, its real), good value breakfast(included)...awesome place! So, whether staying or eating here EVERY SINGLE night of your stay in Kampot...do it!! I promise, you will not regret it! p.s. we tried to spread the love and eat elsewhere...whoa big mistake....we've learned our lesson...
Rikitikitavi reviewed by rinkidinki (Total reviews: 2) on