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Independence Beach

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The pretty Independence Beach is so named for the seven-storey Independence Hotel that sits atop the headland Locals refer to the hotel as the 7-storey hotel -- while street signs refer to the beach as "7-Chann Beach" -- we'll stick with Independence Beach..

For years the only available accommodation available was the moderately priced Sea Breeze Guesthouse -- the Independence Hotel was abandoned and there was nothing else on the beach.

More recently the Independence Hotel had a makeover (unfortunately losing some glorious retro features in the process) and more recently still a large portion of the previously public beach was "sold" to a wealthy Khmer with, you guessed it, connections in the local government.

As it stands, much of the beach is closed to the public pending the construction of whatever concrete monstrosity is on the cards -- we're not getting out hopes up for anything too great.

Sigh.

What remains of the beach is a pleasing, white-sandy strip, and luckily the food stalls set just off the beach are holding out. So, when construction isn't happening, this remains a good spot for relaxing, feasting and swimming.


 
















Given the state of the place though, you're probably better off to stay elsewhere in Sihanoukville and visit Independence Beach on a daytrip.

It is worth making the effort to do so, as what is left of the beach has a bit of local colour to it and (not surprisingly given the current situation) it is almost never crowded.

Text and/or map last updated on 21st August, 2009.

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Other spots near here
 » Ko Pos Beach
 » Ko Russei
 » Ochheuteal Beach
 » Otres Beach
 » Ream National Park
 » Sihanoukville Town
 » Sokha Beach
 » Victory Beach

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Further reading
 » Sihanoukville's beach lifestyle lure expatriates
 » Malaria in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam
 » How do I get from Ko Chang to Phu Quoc Island?
 » Five special hotels in Cambodia

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