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Kep
Crab shacks, quiet resorts and the slowest seafront in Cambodia.
What's happening todayKep is a small seaside town famous for its crab market and hillside resorts. Our launch selection is deliberately short and every entry passes editorial review before publication.
Restaurants
Restaurant
Holy Crab
Holy Crab is a go-to for Khmer seafood by the water, with crab amok and grilled squid in lemon-Kampot-pepper sauce as the dishes reviewers mention most. Many also praise the fresh juices and the sunset views over dinner, despite the higher prices.
F7PQ+VPC, Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Restaurant
Kep West
Kep West pairs modern architecture with a seaside setting that reviewers call especially photogenic, particularly at sunset. The menu leans into Khmer-international fusion, with the seafood amok and refreshing shaved ice drawing the most consistent praise.
33A, Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Cafés
Where to Stay
Hotel
Veranda Natural Resort
Veranda Natural Resort sits on a hillside overlooking Kep National Park, with sweeping views stretching from the mountains to the sea. The property centers on two pools and poolside bars, with reviewers frequently noting the scenic, relaxed setting, though some find dining pricier than in town.
kep Cambodia, Cambodia
Hotel
Knai Bang Chatt
Knai Bang Chatt occupies a set of restored colonial houses on a quiet stretch of coast, centered on an infinity pool, spa, and two restaurants. Guests consistently praise the excellent breakfast, attentive staff, and the resort's zero-plastic sustainability commitment.
F7RQ+VQ, Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Hotel
Samanea Beach Resort
Samanea Beach Resort has a private stretch of beach and a pier that reviewers single out as a top sunset spot. Beyond the pool and spa, guests mention fresh pastries and seasonal fruit at breakfast, plus easy access to the nearby crab market for local seafood.
Kep Road (33A, Krong Kaeb, Cambodia
Hotel
Kep Lodge
Kep Lodge offers rustic bungalows with terraces set in a quiet garden near Kep National Park, centered on a saltwater pool, billiards, and table tennis. Reviewers note the owner's involvement in local beach-cleanup efforts, alongside consistently friendly and helpful staff.
Pepper Street 1, Krong Kaeb 15000, Cambodia
When to go
Right now in Kep
Best time to visit26°
Rain · feels like 32°
Rainfall and heat, month by month
Full climate chartDriest around Dec–Apr; wettest in Oct (~331 mm, 28 rainy days). Daytime highs stay 28.8–31.4°C year-round.
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Veranda Natural Resort
Hotel
Veranda Natural Resort sits on a hillside overlooking Kep National Park, with sweeping views stretching from the mountains to the sea. The property centers on two pools and poolside bars, with reviewers frequently noting the scenic, relaxed setting, though some find dining pricier than in town.
Knai Bang Chatt
Hotel
Knai Bang Chatt occupies a set of restored colonial houses on a quiet stretch of coast, centered on an infinity pool, spa, and two restaurants. Guests consistently praise the excellent breakfast, attentive staff, and the resort's zero-plastic sustainability commitment.
Samanea Beach Resort
Hotel
Samanea Beach Resort has a private stretch of beach and a pier that reviewers single out as a top sunset spot. Beyond the pool and spa, guests mention fresh pastries and seasonal fruit at breakfast, plus easy access to the nearby crab market for local seafood.
Holy Crab
Restaurant
Holy Crab is a go-to for Khmer seafood by the water, with crab amok and grilled squid in lemon-Kampot-pepper sauce as the dishes reviewers mention most. Many also praise the fresh juices and the sunset views over dinner, despite the higher prices.
Kep West
Restaurant
Kep West pairs modern architecture with a seaside setting that reviewers call especially photogenic, particularly at sunset. The menu leans into Khmer-international fusion, with the seafood amok and refreshing shaved ice drawing the most consistent praise.
Kep Lodge
Hotel
Kep Lodge offers rustic bungalows with terraces set in a quiet garden near Kep National Park, centered on a saltwater pool, billiards, and table tennis. Reviewers note the owner's involvement in local beach-cleanup efforts, alongside consistently friendly and helpful staff.
Kep Coffee
Café
Kep Coffee is a family-run cafe tucked down a small side street, known for its coffee, quesadillas made with real sour cream, and a rotating lineup of cakes and brownies. Reviewers also mention oat milk (a rarity locally) plus the cozy, art-filled, cat-friendly atmosphere.