Our top 10 places to stay in and around Banlung
The best in town
Tree Top is by far the nicest place to stay in Banlung and, oddly, one of the best value.
It opened in early 2009 and you can get a beautiful wooden hut with a wraparound porch that hangs off the side of a lush hillside for a (relative) song.
Inside, bungalows have electricity, vaulted ceilings, an immaculate bathroom and super-comfortable mattresses with soft linens. The cheaper rooms, while still a good deal, are set in a row house and lack the incredible views and private outdoor space. Free WiFi is available in the restaurant area only. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and bustles with travellers, though we found the food to be only so-so. The view looks straight out on to the evening’s sunsets.
We loved our stay here, and felt very well looked after by the staff, who also minded our gear while we were off braving the wilds of Virachey.
Address: Street 78A, Hillside district, Banlung
T: (075) 555 015 ; (012) 490 333;
Email: info@treetop-ecolodge.com
Web: http://www.treetop-ecolodge.com
Coordinates (for GPS): 106º59'33" E, 13º44'7" N
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Room rates: Under US$10
What we were quoted as a walk-in.
| Dbl fan private bathroom | US$7 | US$7 |
| Bungalow fan private bathroom Up to $15 with hot water. | US$10 | US$10 |
Reviewed by
Nicky Sullivan
Nicky Sullivan is an Irish freelance writer (and aspiring photographer). She has lived in England, Ireland, France, Spain and India, but decided that her tribe and heart are in Cambodia, where she has lived since 2007 despite repeated attempts to leave. She dreams of being as tough as Dervla Murphy, but fears there may be a long way to go. She can’t stand whisky for starters. She was a researcher, writer and coordinator for The Angkor Guidebook: Your Essential Companion to the Temples, now one of the best-selling guidebooks to the temples.
Our top 10 places to stay in and around Banlung
