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We really loved Kep, but having said that, 2 days is likely enough. We stayed 3 days, and it was more than enough. This is mostly because there isn't anything to do in Kep, which is part of its charm. We took motorbike rides through the countryside, lazed by the Ocean, ate a lot, visited a new bakery called Salt+Pepper (highly recommended) at the white horse roundabout, and chilled.
We stayed at Botanica which was nice but basic (you can check out my review). There's new place near Botanica right on the ocean (not a beach) although the name escapes me! (sorry, I will try to find it). Rooms were $10-20 and it looked like a nice hangout. Good value and likely best option if you want to be near the ocean. They sold some food and you'd be close to Botanica if you wanted to eat there (I recommend their food).
I will try to remember the name ...

I was in Kep in January on a daytrip from Kampot . While Kep is nice, there isn't anything to do there besides a couple views, a mermaid statue and some restaurants.

I agree with tuktuk82, stay in the very close town of Kampot for a couple of nights. There are busses that go to Kep from Kampot or you can have an adventure and rent a scooter and drive there.

I did it, it's not too far, and you get a chance to stop where the busses don't stop.

Dear fondo, we would like to spend next spring a week at Malibu Estates, but how i can take contact because the website isnt working and i wont phone from
switzerland to cambodia! Thank you for an answer

Thank you fondo, I will try there, looks really great!

Hi pudel,

They are both quite new. as you know, we stayed at Malibu, but I went to Flamboyant for dinner and the owner showed me around the only bungalow he had then. It was a deluxe with a sitting area and shower on the roof.

I thought they were very stylish (as on the website)and well equipped. It is on the main road - which is not very busy - and set well back in what looks like nice gardens. Jungle views on the side of Kep Hill.

Malibu is more Cambodian in style, bungalows and units are crowded around the pool at Malibu but they are set in nice grounds with views over the jungle. Breakfast was good and everything else was fine. the owner (and her dog) is friendly, eccentric and amusing.

The best deal at Malibu is probably a fan room which was USD35 when we were there in Nov 08.

Malibu is a little further out of town, up a bit of a hill, which might matter if you are using a bicycle!

We liked Malibu a lot, but next time I would stay at Flamboyant. Kep Lodge has better views, but these 2 places are a class above ... as the prices indicate.

It's your decision!

Cheers
fondo

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