a month ago
This is an understated luxury resort. There are only about 12 villas and so it feels very quiet and relaxes, with the staff very friendly but not bothering you if don't want them to! The rooms are very spacious, with a beautiful half outside garden bathroom with shower and bath, terrace with seats and hammock. Despite the location in the mangrove forest, the hotel did a great job at reducing the impact from mosquitoes. The food was truly excellent and very well presented and prices were very reasonable. We took advantage of the free laundry service and the tuk tuk into Kep town. We were also able to organise a longer tuk tuk journet to take us to Kampot and the pepper plantation which is well worth doing. The spa was good (walk through the mangrove) and offered much needed relief from sunburn! You do need a tuk tuk to get around as nothing really near by. The only slight flaw is that you cannot really go in the sea. There is a pier you can walk over the sea but nowhere to easily get in. While we were there, there was also a lot of construction going on near the beach which meant it was not relaxing to be at the beach. I am sure when this is done it will be lovely to stare out to sea. The pool and pool area are however lovely, and we were brought water and fruit when we sat there. Definitely a great place for a relaxing chilled few days and to explore the local area.
