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Located along a private stretch of Sunset Beach, Robinson Bungalows offers accommodations in Koh Rong Sanloem. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar.

Second time we came here, and once again our favorite place in the world! Sebastian, Mao and the rest of the crew were so good and kind to us. The bungalow is amazing. Just the perfect place to relax and calm down. The most beautifull beach in Cambodia by far!!
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
722 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Koh Rong Sanloem, Koalama Cambodia offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from M’Pai Bay Beach and has facilities like a shared lounge and a bar.

Had an amazing stay at Kualama Koh Rong Sanloem! It’s a beachfront hostel! perfect if you’re looking to chill by the beach. The common area is wonderful, I spent most of my time there! Located on a quieter side of the island, everything you need is within walking distance. The rooms are good. Note: there’s a fan for each bed, but at night the weather cools down, so it was totally fine. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a chill, relaxed vibe.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
25 reviews
Price from
$27.97
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Koh Rong Sanloem, Onederz Koh Rong Sanloem offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Saracen Bay Beach and provides facilities like a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

Great location and the private rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Review score
8.6
Excellent
1,467 reviews
Price from
$34.29
1 night, 2 adults

Lazy Bones has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Koh Rong Sanloem. The property has evening entertainment and free WiFi. At the hostel, each room comes with a patio with a garden view.

Awesome hostel with a beautiful garden. Ihsan the owner and his family are so nice! Great vibe- would come again!
Review score
8.2
Very Good
183 reviews
Price from
$24
1 night, 2 adults

CocoHuts has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Koh Rong Sanloem.

The view is stunning from the porch just relaxing and looking out onto the beautiful beach. That was my favourite part of the trip. The coconuts were also the best I have ever tasted. Suzi and Miles were also so kind and helpful with great tips for the island. We would definitely return!
Review score
8.1
Very Good
170 reviews
Price from
$22.50
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, The Bonsai is located in Koh Rong Sanloem, a few steps from M’Pai Bay Beach. Guests can enjoy garden views.

One of the most sympathetic stays I had. Beautiful house with lovely wooden beds. Quite big beds for a bunk bed and mosquito nets 🙌🏻 Absolute amazing staff. Feels like a family stay while there, super social atmosphere. Big thanks you guys are awesome 😘😘
Review score
8.9
Excellent
61 reviews
Price from
$14
1 night, 2 adults

Lovesick Hostel & Sports Bar Mpai Bay features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Koh Rong Sanloem.

Let me start by saying that I had a great stay at the Lovesick and in M'Pay Bay. The hostel is located just at the edge of the little town, two minutes from a beautiful beach and 2 minutes from the main road. Everything in this place is close together and I feel it is a perfect place to decelerate and leave the hustle of the cities behind. The owners were very friendly, as was the staff and I felt at home from day 1. My room was spacious with a beautiful sea view. It had a mosquito net and a fan (everything I need to sleep) and the beds were decent. Overall, it was a good stay for the price I paid.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
75 reviews
Price from
$15
1 night, 2 adults

Located on the beachfront in Koh Rong Sanloem, The Big Easy Koh Rong Samloem has a bar and free WiFi. The property has evening entertainment and a tour desk.

I've stayed in a lot of cheap hostels around the world. This is one of the worst ones. The good reviews, I can only imagine, are from people who lacked the ability to differentiate between the beauty of Koh Rong Samloem and Saracen Bay and the below average conditions of The Big Easy. It's dirty. I don't expect immaculate cleanliness. My house is kinda messy. The Big Easy is DIRTY. There's mold in the rooms and bathrooms. Dirt and dust (and sand - which is a bit more forgivable) everywhere. Things are falling apart (holes in the walls and ceilings, the hinge on my locker was completely disconnected). There were two bathrooms/showers in the 8-person dorm. The lock on one was broken, making it useless. Some bunks have a shelf, which is good. Others don't, which is bad. Pay $2 and put up a shelf so people can put their phones on it to charge and don't have to put their toothbrush on the floor in the moldy locker. Plus, because they are so shoddily made, many locks won't fit the latch. Only about 6 beach chairs. My dorm had 8 bunks. There are multiple rooms. You see the problem. Some of the staff are foreign volunteers (there are also paid foreigners) - this, of course, takes paid jobs away from locals. One night there was a party until 2AM or so. Beyond making a lot of noise, it was the foreign staff that were up late making a huge mess (empty beer cans and bottles, cigarette butts, trash) and the Cambodians who woke up early to clean it up. Finally, there was a mix up and they thought that I didn't pay for one of my meals that I ate there. Like I would dine and dash at the place that I was staying makes any sense. Staff was decidedly not friendly after that - which was their mistake. Even without this incident, if I were to come back to Saracen Bay, I'd not stay in this hostel. The restaurant was fine. Good, even. Though, I have some concerns about the cleanliness of the kitchen after seeing the rooms.
Review score
7.6
Good
374 reviews
Price from
$20
1 night, 2 adults

Ankounamatata is offering accommodations in Koh Rong Island. At the hostel, the rooms are equipped with a closet.

Amazing view, amazing dorm - everything is so beautiful, clean and simply amazing. The owner and his staff are great. It is in a very calm part of the island, perfect to explore the island’s beaches by motorbike and have a very chill and relaxing time. Ppl in the village are great and there a good dinner options.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
140 reviews
Price from
$22
1 night, 2 adults

Located in Koh Rong, a 4-minute walk from Long Set Beach, Garden Hostel Koh Rong provides air-conditioned rooms and a garden. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a garden view.

The place to stay is clean, quiet, and I really like staying here. I will go again. Friendly staff.💚💚💚
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
$22.50
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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    Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 90 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a terrace and a bar, Dragonfly Guesthouse is located in Koh Rong Sanloem and is a 4-minute walk from M’Pai Bay Beach. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a sea view.

    Guest review
    Great location. Great facilities. Natasha, the owner, is the sweetest. Would def stay again
  • Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 150 reviews

    Located in Koh Rong Sanloem, Seashell Guesthouse, bar and tattoos offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from M’Pai Bay Beach and provides facilities like a shared lounge, a terrace and a bar.

  • Budget options available
    Review score
    8.9
    Excellent · 61 reviews

    Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a bar, The Bonsai is located in Koh Rong Sanloem, a few steps from M’Pai Bay Beach. Guests can enjoy garden views.

    Guest review
    Clean, nice staff, pool table, good food. Will come back soon after Saracen.
  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 75 reviews

    Lovesick Hostel & Sports Bar Mpai Bay features a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Koh Rong Sanloem.

    Guest review
    The location is perfect, right next to the beach and easy access to all of Mpai bay. The dorms are cosy and the pool table is always a great time!
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    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 21 reviews

    The Hornbill Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Koh Rong Sanloem.

    Guest review
    The common area is really nice (lots of games, movie nights, pub quiz night...), they serve great breakfast. The staff is super friendly and the location is great. Very good value.

Great access to the city center! Check these hostels in Koh Rong Sanloem

  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 25 reviews

    Located in Koh Rong Sanloem, Koalama Cambodia offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from M’Pai Bay Beach and has facilities like a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Review score
    9.0
    Wonderful · 722 reviews

    Located along a private stretch of Sunset Beach, Robinson Bungalows offers accommodations in Koh Rong Sanloem. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar.

  • Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,467 reviews

    Located in Koh Rong Sanloem, Onederz Koh Rong Sanloem offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Saracen Bay Beach and provides facilities like a garden, a shared lounge and a bar.

  • Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 183 reviews

    Lazy Bones has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Koh Rong Sanloem. The property has evening entertainment and free WiFi. At the hostel, each room comes with a patio with a garden view.

  • Central location
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 170 reviews

    CocoHuts has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Koh Rong Sanloem.

  • Review score
    7.6
    Good · 374 reviews

    Located on the beachfront in Koh Rong Sanloem, The Big Easy Koh Rong Samloem has a bar and free WiFi. The property has evening entertainment and a tour desk.

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  • Avg. price/night: $71.11
    Review score
    8.8
    Excellent · 2,709 reviews
    I've had a wonderful time at Sara! The bungalow was amazing, I absolutely loved spending time at the day beds and the swimming pool, the food and drinks were great and spending the evenings at the bar was a lot of fun and an easy way to meet new people. Most of all, it were the people working at Sara that made my stay here one I'll never forget. They made me feel very welcome, safe and at home away from home.
    Guest review by
    Jessica
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $44.79
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 399 reviews
    The inclusive breakfasts were delicious, with loads of options available. The location was right on the beach with a lovely view. The owner sent lots of useful info before our stay and gave us a very friendly welcome. Cheap laundry service and free kayaks, paddle boards and snorkels available. Having free water refills was great too. Backpacker style accommodation, good for people who like a social bar.
    Guest review by
    Isabelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 374 reviews
    The volunteers in the hostel were very nice. The drinks are cheap because of very good happy hours.
    Guest review by
    schwartz
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $44.45
    Review score
    8.6
    Excellent · 1,467 reviews
    The location is good, it's the best hostel in the area, no doubt.
    Guest review by
    Eric
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $24
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 273 reviews
    Independently owned unlike other non-Khmer owned, chain hostels on the island. The busier evening bars like Onederz can be accessed easily from here, but it's a lot more budget-friendly. It's not fancy but you get what you pay for, a good nights' sleep!
    Guest review by
    Sasha
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 374 reviews
    Great location and cheap. We stayed in a dorm and it was comfortable big single beds with a curtain. Storage for bags under the bed too. Good food options and happy hour too.
    Guest review by
    Ryan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $29
    Review score
    8.0
    Very Good · 210 reviews
    The Cliff Hostel lives up to its name and more. Both the lodging and bar area sit high up on M'Pai Bay with the common space right on an actual cliff. The setting and nature inspired rustic architecture makes for an extremely cozy place to meet people, have dinner, and watch the sun set. We had a lovely time during our short stay. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Please note, the private rooms are bare bones. Don't expect AC, warm water, or a sink. This is a true backpacker hostel.
    Guest review by
    Casey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $20
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 112 reviews
    Great location- located directly on the beach close to the landing pier, hostel staff is friendly, very cheap, the balcony is great for relaxing
    Guest review by
    Pascale Friederike
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 90 reviews
    Great location, on sunset side of the island. Away from main beach but less than 1min walk. Great snorkeling right next to the hostel. Staff very friendly and helpful, English speaking. Best shower!! Sufficient fans in lieu of air con.
    Guest review by
    Renee
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    Review score
    7.6
    Good · 374 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful. Staff were very nice. Great value for money if travelling on a budget.
    Guest review by
    Lydia
    Solo traveler

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