La Passion by Achariyak is a resort on Saracen Bay, Koh Rong Samloem, with sea views and direct beach access. The property features a restaurant, bar, and reception area overlooking the water. Rooms are well-designed, and the resort offers a quieter alternative to other beachfront properties on the island.
The resort arranges pier pickups for guests and operates 24 hours daily. It suits travellers seeking a calm, upmarket setting on Koh Rong Samloem.
Sea-view restaurant and bar
Direct beach access
Pier pickup service
Quieter location on island
Well-designed rooms
The area
Located on Saracen Bay, Koh Rong Samloem, the resort sits on a stretch of beach on this island destination in Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia.
Good to know
The resort operates 24 hours daily. Pier pickup from the mainland is available. Contact: +855 89 661 000.
Overall, a pretty good stay, though it could be better in a few areas. The room was very nice and the staff were consistently polite and friendly. It was also very quiet, especially compared with other hotels on the same beach, and it felt like the most upmarket place on the island. You probably won’t get much more for your money locally.
The pool was good and the hotel sits right next to the sea, with a beautiful stretch of beach directly in front. They also arranged a pickup from the pier, which was very convenient.
Food was the main weak point. One night I ordered a pizza and it was honestly no better than a frozen pizza heated in an oven. Desserts were good, but breakfast was only okay. For around USD 130 a night, I expected a bit more.
A few small housekeeping issues too, like towels not always being replaced even when they were clearly dirty.
Overall, still a good stay with a great location and friendly staff, just let down slightly by food and a few details.
Very pretty but for the price I expected a lot more. The breakfast buffet was awful and there were flies everywhere. They took a long time to refill the coffee pot when it ran out. The pool had many dead bugs in it. If I came back I would stay at EDEN beach resort instead (we moved there after a night here) because it's almost the same quality for a 1/3 or 1/4 of the price.
La Passion Resort has a beautiful location and well-designed rooms, but the overall experience was extremely disappointing due to poor operations and service.
Restaurant service was chaotic and unacceptably slow. I asked for my baby’s food to be microwaved and waited over 20 minutes. My husband ordered a Khmer curry that never arrived, even after reminding staff several times. To this day, there has been no follow-up or explanation.
Despite the hotel being fully occupied, there were no fresh fruits or fresh juices available. Breakfast was of very poor quality, to the point that on the second day we chose to eat at a nearby restaurant even though we had already paid for breakfast at the hotel.
The resort is not kid-friendly at all. There were no high chairs available, which is basic for any resort, and pool towels took an unreasonably long time to be replenished.
We were also informed that the General Manager was on leave during peak season, which clearly showed in the lack of supervision and operational control.
In summary, the product and location are good, but the service and management are far below acceptable standards. The operations need immediate and serious attention for this resort to meet even basic hospitality expectations.
One of the Worst Resorts in Cambodia
My stay at La Passion by Achariyak was extremely disappointing, especially considering how expensive this resort is. What they charge and what you actually receive are completely mismatched.
Service & Staff Issues
The service throughout my stay was consistently poor. The staff seemed poorly trained, slow, and not proactive. Simple requests took far too long, and there was no sense of hospitality or professionalism.
Food Quality & Pricing
The breakfast selection was very limited, and the overall food quality did not justify the high prices.
Lunch, dinner, and the seafood menu were overpriced, and honestly, you can walk 5 minutes outside the resort and find the same type of food for less than half the price — and with better service.
Transportation Problems
The resort only had one working buggy, while the other two were broken and apparently not being repaired. This caused long waits just to move around the property, which is unacceptable for a resort charging this much.
Room Service Failures
Room service was another major disappointment:
Food took a very long time to arrive.
After finishing, the staff did not come back to collect the dishes, even after multiple reminders.
Plates were left outside the room for several days, which is unhygienic and shows a lack of basic management.
Overall
La Passion by Achariyak is overpriced, poorly managed, and far below the standard it advertises. The service, food, and facilities do not justify t
Great one night stay on Koh Rong Sanleom. The room was neat and clean. The staff were really friendly and accommodating. Had to travel to and from room on a buggy but the service was superb! Would recommend anyone looking for a calm and relaxing stay.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I book this hotel here?
Not directly. La Passion by Achariyak is not a partner hotel, so we have neither its live availability nor its rates. You can send them your dates and they answer you by email.
Will I be charged anything?
No. Heroes Hotels takes no payment for this hotel and holds no room. Any payment is agreed directly with the hotel.
How can I contact them?
By phone on +855 89 661 000, or through the request form on this page.
Where is it?
Saracen Bay , Koh Rong Samloem, Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The entrance is not wheelchair accessible according to the hotel's Google profile.
