Samanea Beach Resort & Spa

Claire Andrews

a month ago

5/5

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.

Mani kandan

8 months ago

5/5

Its an Fantastic to relax. I went late afternoon for lunch. The staff recommend very good and delicious Vegetarian Rameen soup. The increments especially the ginger, spices were amazing. The staff were recommend to use other facilities, such as launch for relaxation after food. This resort has private beach and the best place to watch the sunset. I would like to stay here on my next trip to this region.

DL Cohan

7 months ago

5/5

Extremely well run hotel. Excellent food, service, room. Manager is on the ball. Appreciated conditioner, moisturizer, mirror outside bathroom. These are amenities women look for but hotels forget. Only thing I wished for is some gym equipment but otherwise it is paradise. Well- curated room and beautiful. Go to the kep crab market for a real local experience. Buy a kilo of crabs and have one of the cooks there cook it ( green pepper!), bring back and eat on the beach. Resort's food is very good as well. The restaurant staff could not have been kinder and more professional.

Marc Cohan

7 months ago

5/5

Perfect get-away: pool, beach, spa, good restaurant, wonderful room, excellent staff and management (very good English widely spoken). About 10 minute ride to crab market and associated restaurants. Would definitely return for a very relaxing few days.

Marina Hem

a year ago

5/5

One of my best stay in Kep so far. Got a twin room and it was worth every penny. The pool is clean, staffs are extremely friendly and helpful. Their food is super delicious, fresh pastries, seasonal fruits. ( quite surprising which i honestly didn't expect). Room is very cozy as well. Watching the sunset at the Pier was probably the best part. You could read book and enjoy the sunset. It was very calming and relaxing. They also have volleyball field, spa treatments, mangrove forest which is fun to explore. I'd definitely come back again soon! 10/10