Botanica
A lovely, affordable spot
What we say: 
At Botanica, guests are greeted by a lush and overflowing garden dotted with honeybees and butterflies. Concrete bungalows are set along a meandering brick path that winds between banana plants and wild flowers. Interiors are simple but comfortable, with en suite cold-water showers and thick, comfortable mattresses. Mosquito nets and screened windows assure that no pesky critters disturb the slumber that should come easily in this quiet, out-of-the-way spot. Though it is a bit out of town, the guesthouse offers free bicycles and nothing is more than a short ride away. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of international cuisine -- the menu is organised by country, with 12 nations represented -- and the bar is well stocked and offers a litany of cocktails and a hefty selection of Belgium beers. A pool table and friendly staff further compliment the draw of this lovely and affordable spot. WiFi is $1 per hour or $2 to use all day, and there's a laptop in the restaurant. When we visited in August 2009, the Belgian-Khmer couple who owned the place said it was up for sale and would probably change hands in a few months. They hope to sell it to people who will leave it generally as is.
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Main road, 2 km from town (toward Kampot), Kep. T: (0978) 998 614Email them at: info@kep-botanica.com
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What we were quoted
| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bungalow fan private b'room | 8 USD | 8 USD | Add $2 for a twin |
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd July, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 7th September, 2011
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Rated 4.5 out of 5
Based on 9 ratings and 9 reviews
Under renovation for 9 more months
We went here first after getying off the bus. All the tuk tuk drivers said it was closed but I didn't believe them but sure enough it's truly under renovation for the next couple of months
Botanica reviewed by thedanabrad (Total reviews: 3) on
Great good value bungalows
We stayed here for three nights in July 2010 and loved it. The bungalows are lovely and I think a steal for the price. I have to mention the 'AK47 Burger' which was fantastic. The staff were friendly and helpful and the garden is gorgeous. The WIFI is now free and worked well. Definitely recommended.
Botanica reviewed by Sarah23 (Total reviews: 19) on
Amazing
This is the best place to stay in Kep if you don't want to spent too much money. The owners are very nice, the food (Belgian) is great and the rooms are nice and clean. I came for 2 days and spent a whole week...
Botanica reviewed by hdelcour (Total reviews: 15) on
A great place to chill
While the bungalows themselves are pretty basic (and the geckos HUGE!) the setting and restaurant/bar/communal area and the fellow travelers that I met there are what made my stay at Botanica a highlight of my trip to Cambodia. The food is great and the beer selection includes Belgian brews for when you get sick of Angkor.
Botanica reviewed by raindog (Total reviews: 5) on
Great stay in Botanica
We enjoyed our 4 days and night stay at Botanica. Their magical food makes you want to stay in the cozy atmosphere all day long. Crab-market, Kampot, Pepper plantation visit, jungle trip, Rabbit Island, etc... it's all in the neighbourhood. Just grab a free bike or rent a motorbike and you'r off. One of the best POOL-TABLES in Cambodia!!! Of course for free.
Botanica reviewed by FemkeThijs (Total reviews: 2) on
Belgian beer..what more does one need
Lovely little guesthouse in a very green surrounding. The staff is always in for a chat and can give you heaps of info. Highly recommanded...
Botanica reviewed by Lawoat (Total reviews: 5) on
Cheap and cheerful
Great little place with friendly staff and really tasty food. The walk into Kep is fine and there are pleanty of guesthouses on route but we didn't enjoy the walk back at night as it is very dark with lots of local dogs barking! If you enjoy chilling out then an overnight stay on Rabbit Island is recommended!
Botanica reviewed by Sheenastar (Total reviews: 9) on
Botanica made our stay
We loved Kep - partly thanks to this great guesthouse! Yummy food - fresh rosemary and oregano in the omelettes, homemade Belgian frites, great curries! Our room was basic but very clean, and the restaurant area was great. They can also help arrange day trips to Ko Tonsay - a must.
Botanica reviewed by jessieo (Total reviews: 4) on
Great budget option
We had a very nice, relaxed stay at Botanica guesthouse. The bungalows are simple but there's a nice common area and the grounds are beautiful. It's a little distance from town, but they have pedal bikes for free guest use and can set you up with a motorbike if you want (which we did - it was great). The food is very good here, which is nice because there aren't many places to eat in Kep other than the guesthouses. Stefaan and his wife were great hosts, and at $8 USD it's great value. No TV but wifi is available for cheap. You might have some ''animal planet'' happening in your bungalow though. We didn't have any creepy crawlies but 2 tokay on the rafters and some tree frogs in the bathroom; we didn't have any problems with bugs though!
Botanica reviewed by amazon_blonde (Total reviews: 9) on