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Koh Rong Samloem
The quieter sister island: Saracen Bay, M'Pai Bay and not much else. That's the point.
What's happening todayKoh Rong Samloem (also spelled Sanloem) is the quieter island: no roads, a handful of bays, resorts on the sand. Closures are common, so our sources and listings are reviewed regularly.
Restaurants
Restaurant
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is a small beachfront spot in M'Pai Bay run by owner Darren, known for cheese toasties, shakshuka, and homemade bread served at tables looking out over the bay. Reviewers also praise the Vietnamese coffee and the easygoing, generous hospitality.
St 23, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Restaurant
Bong's
Bong's sits right on the beachfront and serves generous portions of tacos, burrito bowls, and breakfast plates, with cocktails reviewers call a highlight. The staff double as a booking desk for boat tours and taxis, and the kitchen accommodates vegan and vegetarian diners with plant-based milks.
Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Where to Stay
Hotel
Sara Resort
Sara Resort sits right on Saracen Bay's beach, known for its nightly barbecue, varied menu, and a day-pass system that lets visitors put the fee toward food. Reviewers describe spacious, clean rooms, a well-stocked pool, and friendly, attentive staff throughout.
Saracen Bay, Koh Rong Sanloem, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Hotel
Onederz Hostel
Onederz Hostel sits right on Saracen Beach, with reviewers calling out the resort-like beachfront setting, cold air-con in the dorms, and a free weekend fire show. There's also a small gym and a friendly on-site golden retriever guests often mention swimming with.
H8G6+W3Q Saracen Beach, ក្រុងព្រះសីហនុ, Cambodia
Hotel
Saracen Bay Resort
Saracen Bay Resort occupies the quiet end of the bay, with a private-feeling stretch of beach that reviewers call the best spot for swimming nearby. Bungalows are large and well-kept, breakfast is abundant, and free kayaks are available: staff attentiveness comes up again and again.
H8M3+8W7, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
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Robinson Bungalows
Robinson Bungalows sits on the calmer, cleaner Sunset Beach side of the island, with reviewers praising the free paddleboards, volleyball, and beach bar happy hour. Bungalows are simple and rustic (some note basic bathrooms) but the Khmer meals and helpful, hospitable staff draw consistent praise.
Sunset Beach, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
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Sleeping Trees
Sleeping Trees is a French-run glamping spot known for rotating wood-fired pizza and open-fire BBQ nights, plus both savory and sweet crêpes and a well-chosen list of Chilean wines. Reviewers also praise the free snorkel masks and some of the best snorkeling on the island just offshore.
H7GW+GF5, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Hotel
The Cliff Hostel
The Cliff Hostel perches above M'Pai Bay, and reviewers consistently call out the spectacular clifftop view as the standout feature. Rooms are simple with fans rather than air-con, and the hike up from the village is part of the experience, rewarded by a laid-back sunset bar.
M`Pai bei, Jungle walk, Kâmpóng Saôm, Cambodia
Hotel
Lazy Beach Resort
Lazy Beach Resort, one of the island's original resorts, offers wooden bungalows tucked into the landscape on what reviewers call the cleanest, most beautiful beach nearby. The restaurant stands out from more repetitive island menus, and the bay's far side offers good coral for snorkeling.
Lazy Beach, Preah Sihanouk 18000, Cambodia
When to go
Right now in Koh Rong Samloem
Best time to visit29°
Rain · feels like 32°
Rainfall and heat, month by month
Full climate chartDriest around Nov–Apr; wettest in Sep (~533 mm, 28 rainy days). Daytime highs stay 28–30°C year-round.