12 Best Kampot Hotels for 2026 — Reviews and Price Comparison

Picture a small island in the Kampong Bay River, sitting right across from the centre of Kampot — cross one short bridge and you drop into a quieter, greener world. That's Amber Kampot, the 5-star resort many travelers call the most luxurious in town. The design is deliberately minimalist, built to blend into the island's old trees and forest. There are riverfront rooms, suites and villas, many of them with a private pool and a wide balcony facing the water, plus an infinity pool whose edge spills toward the river, a small private sand beach, a spa where you're rubbed down to the sound of the water, and a riverside restaurant serving both Khmer and Western food. The real draw is the privacy and the retreat-like calm: paddle a kayak at sunrise, then watch the sun drop behind the Bokor mountain range from your own balcony in the evening. Reviews agree on the setting, the quiet and the warm service. Score 9.3/10.

Rikitikitavi is a riverside boutique with just 7 rooms that a lot of guests rate as the best-run hotel in Kampot town. It sits right on Riverside Road in the heart of the old town. What makes it special is the building itself, a 1920s wooden rice barn that has been restored and reworked with a tasteful blend of Khmer and Western styling, old timber, warm tones and carefully chosen local pieces. With only 7 rooms the owner and team look after guests closely, more like staying at a friend's place than a hotel. The highlight every review mentions is the upstairs restaurant-bar terrace, which looks out along the Kampot River all the way to the Bokor range, a drink at sunset behind the mountain being the moment people remember most. You can walk to the market, restaurants and old French buildings in a few minutes. Score 8.8/10, best for couples and slow travelers.

The Columns is a boutique hotel built from three French colonial buildings in the heart of old-town Kampot, restored with real care until they came back to life. It sits on a small, quiet street shaded by trees, so it feels like a calm corner of the city even though the old market and the Kampong Bay riverside walk are under a 2-minute stroll away. The details are what make it special: every room has a private balcony for morning coffee, warm-toned parquet floors, the high ceilings of an old building, and large windows looking onto the green garden at the centre of the property. Furniture and local pieces are chosen with taste rather than clutter. The point reviewers keep coming back to is the breakfast — fresh coffee, bread, eggs and made-to-order Khmer-Western plates that many call the best in Kampot. The team earns warm praise too. It rates 9.1/10, and suits couples and slow travelers who fall for a small riverside town and a place with a story.

Picture a resort stretched along the west bank of the Kampong Bay River, right where the water broadens into its prettiest stretch, just 2 km from the bustle of central Kampot — that is Castle Bayview Resort & Spa, a 4-star spa resort selling river-and-mountain views at a price you can still stomach. The detail every guest mentions is the same: every room has a private balcony facing the Bokor mountain range and the wide river, so you wake up, open the balcony door, and find thin mist drifting over the water with the mountains behind it. There is a riverside pool with a pool bar for a drink while you watch the view, a spa for a massage, and waterside activities including kayaking, jet-skiing, and cycling along the river. It is quiet enough to recharge but not isolating — a tuk-tuk reaches the old town, night market, and riverside restaurants in minutes. Most reviews praise the views, the value, and the calm. Overall score 8.3/10.

Pippali Boutique Hotel is a 16-room riverside boutique in the Riverside area of Kampot, just 300 metres from the Provincial Museum and about a 10-minute walk into the old town. What sets it apart from other stays in town is the 15-metre saltwater pool that several guest reviews call the only one of its kind in Kampot. The water is soft and clear without the chlorine sting, which makes it easy to soak in after a full day out. The other thing people fall for is the design: much of the furniture and decor was created by the owner's brother, an architect, so every corner has real character rather than off-the-shelf hotel furnishings. Every room comes with a private balcony looking onto the pool and a green garden, and the mood stays quiet and calm. Reviews agree on two more things: a genuinely good in-house restaurant and a warm, helpful team. It scores 8.4/10 overall and suits couples, families and slow travelers who want good design by the water at a price that still makes sense.

Kampot View Boutique is a right-sized 63-room hotel sitting right on the Kampong Bay River, directly across the water from central Kampot — cross the old bridge and you're in downtown in a few minutes. What sets it apart from the small guesthouses in town is that it has two pools: one runs along the river's edge, the other sits closer to the bridge, and both face the water so you can swim while fishing boats drift past. There's an outdoor bar for a cold drink in the breeze, and breakfast is served by the river with the sound of the current. Rooms come with garden, Bokor mountain, or river views, decorated in an easy tropical-resort style. Most reviews praise the calm riverside setting and how much you get for the price given the location. It suits couples and families who'd rather relax by the water than walk around town all day. Overall 8.3/10.

Phka Kravan Boutique is an 18-room boutique hotel on the right bank of the Kampot River. What sets it apart is the design: contemporary Khmer detail woven into clean Western lines, with warm wood grain, earthy tones, and well-chosen local touches. It sits right on the water, so nearly every room and the common areas look out onto the river running long behind them. The one thing reviews keep agreeing on is the sunrise and sunset over the water, which many call one of the prettiest in town. The right bank is quieter and more relaxed than the town side, yet you can still walk along the river into the old town and the Kampong Bay fountain in about 15 minutes. There is a spa for Swedish and relaxation massage, and the team draws steady praise for being warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful. Guest scores across platforms land around 8.6/10 — a good fit for couples and slow travelers who love a small riverside town.

Les Manguiers is a riverside bungalow guesthouse that has sat near the top of Kampot's bungalow stays for years, set on the north side of the new bridge about 10 minutes by car north of the old town. What makes it special is the location: a shady mango orchard on the bank of the Kampot River, with wooden bungalows and several room types spread out across the garden so each one feels private and opens onto views of the river and the silhouette of Bokor Mountain. The mood is quiet and natural, clearly different from staying in town. The draw here is wide-open outdoor space: kayaks and bikes to borrow, grass football and volleyball fields, and a place where kids can swim in the river, which makes it a favorite with families and nature lovers who want to slow down. The riverside restaurant serves both Khmer and Western dishes with a good view. Overall score 8.7/10.

Picture a small resort tucked along the north bank of the Kampot River, just past the new bridge. You open your door in the morning to still green water and Bokor Mountain standing full across the horizon - that is Villa Vedici, a rustic-chic place built around the fun of water sports. There are two swimming pools to dip in and a private jetty where you can grab a kayak and paddle the river yourself. Want a bit more adrenaline? There is wakeboarding and water-skiing behind a speedboat. When the heat fades, the wooden-boat sunset cruise drifts you out mid-river for what plenty of guests call the best sunset in Kampot. The mood is easygoing and social, with a riverside bar for a beer and chats with other travelers. It sits far enough out for quiet but close enough to cycle or grab a tuk-tuk into town - good for couples, friends, and families who want more to do than just lounge. Overall score 8.0/10.

Kampot River Residence is a 4-star resort set on the bank of the Kampot River in a quiet pocket outside town, built for people who actually want to escape the noise and have some privacy. What makes it worth staying is the wide, shady green garden wrapped around the outdoor pool and jacuzzi — you can nurse a drink or read by the water all afternoon without anyone bothering you. Every room and bungalow has a private balcony looking out over the garden, and some come with a small kitchen, handy if you are staying a while. The other highlight is the riverside restaurant, where you can sit in the cool breeze and watch the river drift past. Reviews line up on the quiet, the cleanliness, the pretty garden, and the price — from around $31 a night, which is genuinely hard to find for a riverside resort with a pool. The one catch: it is too far to walk into town, so reaching the old town or the markets means a quick tuk-tuk ride. Overall 8.2/10.

Boutique Kampot Hotel is a small boutique stay set inside a traditional-style building in the heart of Kampot Old Town. What pulls people in is the building itself, which still holds the feel of an old riverside town, with balconies on both the front and back for sitting out with a coffee and watching the slow pace go by. The rooms are the real draw: reviews agree they run wider than the price would suggest, decorated warmly in wood tones with home pieces chosen with taste, so they read more like a room in a house than a standard hotel room. The bathroom stands out in particular for a roomy shower zone that is rare at this price. Head up to the rooftop for city and evening-sky views, and you are only a few minutes' walk from the Kampot riverside, the market, restaurants, bars and French colonial-era buildings. It works as a base for Bokor mountain and the pepper farms. Overall 8.3/10, very good value especially if you book ahead.

Kampot Riverfront Boutique By BEN is a small boutique guesthouse sitting right on the bank of the Kampong Bay River, on the quiet side of Kampot. What hooks most guests is how personal it feels: Ben, the owner, welcomes and helps people himself — recommending things to see, sorting out transport — so it lands closer to staying at a friend's place than at a hotel. Rooms come in several types, including family rooms for groups, and many open onto a balcony with green garden and slow-moving river views, perfect for a morning coffee or the evening breeze. The other standout is the food: there's a skilled cook turning out fresh dishes that reviews consistently call tasty and good value. The overall mood is quiet and unhurried — a slow riverside stay at budget-friendly prices. It scores 8.5/10, best for budget travelers, families, and couples who want a calm riverside setting and warm, personal care.