Koh Rong

Song Saa Private Island

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Song Saa Private Island

About Song Saa Private Island

Nature-loving and crammed with island magic, Song Saa is a toes-in-the-sand delight.

Hidden away on a tiny speck of island in the Koh Rong archipelago, Song Saa is a romantic, forget-your-worries resort. This piece of paradise was discovered by chance, but nothing about its construction was thoughtless. In a marine reserve set up by its owners, Song Saa was built in harmony with nature - salvaged wood from fishing boats has literally become part of the furniture. Hidden amongst the palm fronds or over-the-water with steps leading into the sea, the luxury villas have plenty of Cambodian soul. Enjoy down time on the sugary beach or put your flippers to good use on a dive of the coral reefs.

Koh Rong , Cambodia

From $690 per person/per night

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27 Rooms

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Property details

The property

Set on stilts over the turquoise shallows, Vista has idyllic 360° ocean views and an A-list menu of Khmer cuisine and seafood (all locally sourced!). You'll find it easy to spend a few hours here with cocktails on the sofa'd deck and inventive desserts served in lightboxes. The Driftwood Bar offers easy-breezy pizza evenings and late-night mojitos from bean bags on the sand. Lay out on day beds on the beach, soak in the seaside infinity pool or enjoy spa treatments under the stars.

The rooms

There are 27 palm-topped villas decorated with rustic wall carvings, driftwood tables and temple-style lanterns (upcycled from oil drums). Equal parts island chic and classic Cambodia, the villas are built in the rainforest (with trees that grow up through the deck) on a private patch of the shoreline or on stilts over the ocean where you can watch the reef activity through the floor. Each has a roomy bed wrapped in netting, lovely sunken bathtubs, a dining area (some outdoor) and pool. The Royal Villas are the most grand with a jetty (you can book a private longtail boat), large dining area and exquisite pool - there's nothing stopping you from jumping straight into the sea.

Activities

Koh Rong is just one of those places that begs to be explored. Cruise over to Coral Reef Island where you can dive amongst a rainbow of fish and join the conservation experts on a ramble through the jungle - keep an eye out for the long-tailed macaques! Wind through the birdlife-rich mangroves in a kayak and finish off with a seaside picnic and a dip at the famous Five Mile Beach. Take a buffalo cart ride through the local villages and stop for a blessing given by a Buddhist monk.

Why we love it

The 'spa with no walls'...There are open-air sanctuaries dotted across the island, from the seaside to the palm groves, with divine treatments like sea lavender wraps.

Insiders Tip

The resort may be a honeymooner's dream but there are plenty of family-friendly activities; from treasure hunts on the beach to nature trails and coconut palm planting.

Something to think about

There's a fair bit of travel to reach the island beginning with a flight or four-hour road trip from Phnom Penh, and arriving by speed boat (or the pricier helicopter option).

Plan your stay

How to book Song Saa Private Island

How do I book Song Saa Private Island?

Song Saa Private Island can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Cambodia trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Cambodia trips featuring Song Saa Private Island or get advice and suggestions from one of our Cambodia specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Song Saa Private Island?

Stays at Song Saa Private Island start from around $690 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Cambodia

Koh Rong

A drop-dead gorgeous archipelago, home to secluded retreats to get away from it all.