Kep Lodge
A traveller favourite
What we say: 
Swiss-Khmer owned Kep Lodge is one of Kep's more recent additions and a welcome one at that. Set the farthest from the beach, Kep Lodge is on a rise backing onto the national park and enjoys spectacular views out across the surrounds and over the bay to Bokor. The accommodation comes in two flavours: a solid and very spacious wooden duplex bungalow with twin rooms and a handful of concrete chalet-style bungalows. The latter are slightly better positioned, but all enjoy terrific views. The rooms are very clean and well looked after and the setting is lush and green. The bathrooms are spacious. The Lodge also has a large restaurant with a mix of Khmer and Western food (along with some Swiss specialities like schnitzel) that gets rave reviews and a pool table fills out the offerings. When we visited, good music played at a perfect volume. A small, sparklingly clean kidney shaped swimming pool built in early 2009 beckons. Sitting around it on one of several chaise lounges, sipping a cocktail, and looking out over the ocean view sounds like a pretty idyllic way to spend a vacation. Many expats must agree because it can be tough to get a room so do book ahead if you're headed to Kep during a weekend. A Kampot-based expat friend told us he recommends Kep Lodge to all his friends travelling through. It's a great place -- well suited to a sleepy few days in the company of friends or a couple of books. The walk into Kep is a bit far -- figure on around 30 minutes -- but chances are you won't need to stray far too often. Free WiFi throughout and there's a laptop for use in the restaurant.
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Pepper St, Kep. T: (092) 435 330Email them at: info@keplodge.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe bungalow | 32 USD | 33 USD | Add US$3 for a bath |
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 28 USD | 30 USD |
Added to Travelfish on: 18th October, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 27th August, 2009
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Read Kep Lodge reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Based on 7 ratings and 7 reviews
Breath of fresh air
If you've made it as far as Kep, you'll know that this place is not all about some beach paradise (although Koh Tonsay or Phu Quoc can suffice), nor is there any definable ''scene'' for many, many miles. Dan and his Kep Lodge are as part of the experience as is the trip to the crab market, the spiced shrimp at Kimly's, the long tuk-tuk ride through the surrounds and the hike through the beautiful national parkland. Lovely little bungalows winding off from the sunset-perfect pool, but the real draw here is the food. If you can pull yourself away from the waterfront (it is hard), Kep Lodge serves up some great dishes.
Kep Lodge reviewed by aejae212 (Total reviews: 4) on
Fab-o!
The Kep Lodge pool is up and running and quite beautiful. You can easily watch the sun setting over the gulf as you sip your pre-dinner drink. We brought our two children (4 and 6) and stayed in the wood bungalow. It was a quiet, lovely spot (nice, also in that we didn't worry about disturbing the adult couple guests with early morning rabble rousing). The restaurant was in a lovely central location with nice views and the food was quite good. We sample eastern and western menu offering and found both to be well prepared and delicious. I confess that we did not venture out much to other restaurants in the area, due mostly to laziness and easy of access to great food at the Lodge. The Lodge was quite accommodating in helping us arrange tours and transport (as were all places we stayed in Cambodia). As a traveler, do remember that in Cambodia polite negotiation brings results, particularly when arranging transport or tours. As a final note, please be sure to check your bill when you leave. The Lodge made an error that require that we return to make some adjustments. No fun to waste time your vacation time; if we had checked the bill more carefully when we left, we would have saved ourselves trouble and time.
Kep Lodge reviewed by reynardridge (Total reviews: 1) on
A good Kip in Kep
This small resort is almost too wonderful! I say this because its hard to get a room here, as its so popular with expats at weekends . It has six cute bungalows in a fabulous garden setting with lovely views, an elegant pool area and fabulous bar restaurant. The owners and staff are just about the most hospitable you could ever want to meet. I loved my peaceful and quiet one night stay mid week. I wanted to stay longer but there was no room at the inn. Dan, Kep Lodge owner recommended the Malibu Beach Bungalows nearby for the rest of my stay. The Malibu was excellent too, brand new with big pool and very sociable owner. However I liked the atmosphere and Swiss style food, of Kep Lodge bar; so spent most evenings there.
Kep Lodge reviewed by peaceofangkor (Total reviews: 4) on
Affordable luxury
We absolutuley loved Kep Lodge, definitely a favourite on our trip. We stayed in one of the concrete bungalows, and they are beautifully constructed and decorated. There was a lovely verandah, with a very comfy wicker sofa to take in the splendid views. The pool area is gorgeous, and the staff are always available to assist you. We paid $30, and compared to our other lodgings in Cambodia, we thought this was excellent value. If you're in need of a spot to enjoy some serious relaxation, you'd be hard pushed to beat Kep lodge.
Kep Lodge reviewed by trevorwallis (Total reviews: 7) on
Excellent place
We spent two nights here and did not want to leave. What an excellent spot.. The pool is awesome and clearly brand new. The staff are super friendly. The food is great (although a bit more for the vegetarians would be nice, but still satisfied). I would happily stay here again!
Kep Lodge reviewed by jeremy_vernon (Total reviews: 4) on
enthusiastic staff!!
My boyfriend and I found Kep Lodge via guidebook/internet! The place was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC...good food, nice and clean pool, super clean rooms(pillows could be softer), fantastic views, relatively quiet area(some construction going on in the area, but not overwhelmingly loud), very good location(will get ripped off by tuk tuks, so take the free bikes)...but most of all, a staff that is so welcoming, helpul, and positively thrilled to have you there! I emailed in advance to plan a birthday surprise and the helpulness I received was out of this world!!! So eager to do everything they could to ensure a beautiful surprise, even if it meant one of their staff hiking up a mountain with snaks and champagne just so we can enjoy a romantic sunset!!!! Don't stay anywhere else in Kep!!!!!
Kep Lodge reviewed by rinkidinki (Total reviews: 2) on
Great place
This was one of the best guest houses we stayed during our 4 weeks in Cambodia. The bungalows are small but well equipped with hot water shower and mosquito net and from the veranda you have a breathtaking view to the ocean and the islands. I guess it was the very delicious food which made us stay for another 2 nights, their pizzas are simply divine. The fish in butter and wine (apparently a recipe from the owner's mother) is one of the best meals we ever had. Their staff is very helpful and gave us a lot of tips. Great for a romantic holiday with your girlfriend.
Kep Lodge reviewed by duriannow (Total reviews: 1) on