Koh Rong

Travel Guide
Koh Rong featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and landscape views
With pristine beaches and spectacular views, it is easy to see why divers, tourists and film crews flock to this island off the coast of Cambodia.

White-sand beaches, bright blue water and minimal development make Koh Rong a dreamy island destination. Feel like you’re a million miles away from the real world while vacationing here in the Gulf of Thailand off Cambodia’s coast.

Koh Rong features 27 miles (44 kilometers) of pristine shoreline with lush forests at the heart of the island. Its seven bays provide sheltered conditions, making it a popular spot for scuba diving.

The closest port to Koh Rung is Sihanoukville. Enjoy a full day on one of the many tour boats. Appreciate a scenic ride, complete with lunch and drinks aboard the ship. Alternatively, take a 45-minute high-speed ferry to Koh Touch, the island’s main village.

Koh Touch has earned a reputation as a party destination. The rest of the island is very serene, but this village pulsates with music from sundown to sunup. Mingle with other tourists, backpackers and divers in bars, bungalows and restaurants.

Go to Soksan for views as beautiful as those in any film. You may have seen this beach onscreen before a production company with a permanent base here regularly films movies and television shows, such as Survivor.   

Find family-run bungalows along the island’s shoreline. These small wooden cottages on stilts look flimsy but offer basic amenities and unbeatable views across the water.

If charmingly dilapidated bungalows aren’t your preference, head to the island’s north end. Song Saa Resort is a playground for the rich and famous. Luxury cottages jutting out over the water feature four-poster canopy beds and outdoor spas.

You’ll find beautiful beaches at every turn, but Long Set Beach, just north of Koh Touch, is one of the area’s most stunning. Swim in the crystal clear waters of this secluded spot or look for shells in the white sand.

Koh Rong will likely develop a network of resorts someday soon, but these plans have not yet materialized. In the meantime, bask in its surreal beauty and serene isolation.

Happy Elephant Bungalows
Happy Elephant Bungalows
1.5 out of 5
Koh Toch Village, Koh Rong, Koh Kong
The price is NT$553 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
NT$553
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in Koh Rong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions Koh Toch Beach and Sok San Beach are located nearby. Discover ...
7.2/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"La habitacion y el baño amplios y muy limpios(todos los dias lo limpaban) y todos los dias nos dejaban tambien agua y para hacernos el cafe. Todos los trabajadores muy amables y sonrientes y hay una terraza arriba donde subiamos a desayunar en la que se esta de lujo. Calidad /precio no se puede pedir ..."

Reviewed on 2023/12/29

Happy Elephant Bungalows
Palm Beach Bungalow Resort
Palm Beach Bungalow Resort
2.5 out of 5
Palm Beach, Preaek Svay Village, Koh Rong, Koh Kong
The price is NT$935 per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
NT$935
per night
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Stay at this beach hotel in Koh Rong. Enjoy 2 restaurants, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Lonely Beach and Coconut Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)
A little bit of heaven.
"Great atmosphere with this place. And a real mix of people, that works so well because of the relaxed atmosphere. Try lying in the hammocks that are in the sea. Lie in the sea as the sun sets over the forest behind the bungalows then grab a cocktail."

Reviewed on 2024/2/4

Palm Beach Bungalow Resort
The Royal Sands Koh Rong
The Royal Sands Koh Rong
5 out of 5
Sok San Village, Koh Rong, Koh Kong
The price is NT$8,361 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
NT$8,361
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Koh Rong. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Popular attractions Sok San Beach and Koh Toch Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 2024/3/1

The Royal Sands Koh Rong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Koh Rong Hill Beach Resort
Koh Rong Hill Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
Koh Rong, Long Set Beach, Koh Rong, Koh Kong
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Koh Rong. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a children's pool. Popular attractions Long Set Beach and Koh Toch Beach ...
7.6/10 Good! (29 reviews)
"Very close hiking trail that leads to the oceans."

Reviewed on 2024/3/17

Koh Rong Hill Beach Resort
Sandbank Restaurant & Camping Koh Rong
Sandbank Restaurant & Camping Koh Rong
1.5 out of 5
Long Set Beach, Koh Rong, Koh Kong
Stay at this beach campground in Koh Rong. Enjoy breakfast, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Long Set Beach and Koh Toch Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Beautiful beach, kind staff, excellent food
"I really enjoyed my stay at sandbank, I only booked 3 days there because I thought sleeping in a tent might get old quickly but I could easily have stayed The staff quickly realised I was on my own and encouraged me to take kayak and snorkel at heavily discounted prices.. Like I actual felt bad when ..."

Reviewed on 2019/9/13

Sandbank Restaurant & Camping Koh Rong
4k Camp Koh Rong
4k Camp Koh Rong
2 out of 5
4K Beach Ko Rong, Koh Rong, Sihanoukville
Stay at this campground in Koh Rong. Enjoy laundry facilities, housekeeping, and tour or ticket assistance. Popular attractions Long Set Beach and Koh Toch Beach ...
4k Camp Koh Rong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

Pete
Apr 16, 2019

Check the weather before making reservations. If the waves are too high, it is nearly impossible to keep your reservations because boats don't run in those dangerous conditions. It might be good to purchase insurance to cover your reservation.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Mar 20, 2019

Would recommend anyone to come here. Great time, great people, great fun!

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler
Feb 9, 2019

Katastrofa

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Feb 4, 2019

Very beautiful island but always the same problem with garbage everywhere even though local people try their best to clean around. It’s quite uneasy to reach other parts of the island so it is very crowded at the main beach near the pier.