Best hotels in Kep

As a top contender for one of Cambodia's bucket list-worthy towns by the sea, Kep was once the holiday spot for the rich and glamorous. The eye-catching villas at Knai Bang Chatt are proof of that (they've had some rather aristocratic owners over the years!) and after a facelift, the resort looks like it was plucked from the pages of ArchDigest. Knai Bang Chatt was created with the ethos of travel as an art form, while taking care of nature and the people who call this sunny coast home. Despite its past life as a hotspot, Kep is an under-the-radar gem with a boatload of ocean exploits and excursions into the countryside.

Where Cambodia's high society once flocked for a sun-touched getaway, Kep is a low-key resort town with the Gulf of Thailand on its lapping shores. A sea shell's throw away, in the lush fringes of Kep National Park, the resort feels secluded enough to be on its own island. Spread across 2.5 hectares, the rooms and villas are inspired by their natural surroundings from rustic pebbled walls to bespoke wooden decor. In true Cambodian style, Veranda keeps it simple with warm service and a laid-back approach - not to mention spectacular views everywhere you look!

Raingsey Bungalow offers charming, private bungalows designed in a fusion of Khmer and modern styles. These accommodations typically come with comfortable furnishings, air conditioning, and terraces overlooking the gardens or the pool.