11 Best Koh Rong Hotels in 2026: Reviews and Price Comparison

Picture two private islands in the Gulf of Thailand joined by a long wooden bridge over clear water: one island holds the guest villas, the other is left as wild jungle and a marine reserve. That's Song Saa Private Island, Cambodia's first ultra-luxury private-island resort, set in the Koh Rong archipelago. Song Saa means "sweethearts" in Khmer, fitting for a twin-island stay this romantic. There are around 27 villas in three styles: Jungle, Ocean View, and the standout Overwater Villas that jut straight out over the sea, the only overwater villas in the country. Every villa has a private pool, with rustic-luxe interiors built from reclaimed wood and local craft pieces. The Song Saa Foundation marine reserve sits right off the beach for snorkeling over coral, there's a hilltop spa and a seaside restaurant, and a speedboat from Sihanoukville takes about 30-40 minutes. Scores 9.3/10.

Picture a soft white-sand beach running for hundreds of metres, turquoise water so clear you can see straight to the sand, and your own villa just a few steps from the sea. That is The Royal Sands Koh Rong, a 5-star all-villa resort of 67 villas on Sok San beach on the western side of Koh Rong, the island's longest and quietest stretch of sand, right next to the small Sok San fishing village where you can still wander past wooden boats and an unhurried way of life. The draw is a private white-sand beach running about 550 metres that rarely feels crowded, a pool set right by the sand looking straight out to sea, and a beachside restaurant where dinner comes with the sound of waves. Plenty of reviews rank it among the best places to stay on Koh Rong, praising the beach, the clear water, the spacious sea-view rooms, and warm, easygoing staff. The trade-off is the remote location, the boat trips in and out, and few dining options outside the resort. Score 9.0/10.

Picture a fine white-sand beach running out of sight for about 4 kilometres, turquoise water the whole island agrees is its prettiest, and a room where you open the balcony door and step straight into the pool. That is Long Set Resort, a leading stay on Long Set Beach on the east side of Koh Rong, which travelers nickname 4K Beach for its 4 km length. The draw is the modern, roomy rooms and apartments, many designed for direct pool access from the balcony, plus a breakfast buffet and a beachfront restaurant and bar where you can sip a drink and watch the sea all day. Booking.com scores it 9.1 from 859 reviews, with guests agreeing on the lovely beach, clean modern rooms, and above all the warm, attentive staff, all at a price more reachable than the island's luxury resorts. The trade-off is island life by boat and few dining options outside the resort. Overall 9.0/10.

Picture a long sweep of fine white sand where the water is clear enough to see straight to the bottom, and small wood bungalows hidden under the coconut palms, a few steps from your deck to the sea. That is Sok San Beach Resort, a contemporary Khmer-style resort on Sok San Beach, on the west side of Koh Rong and one of the longest, quietest beaches on the island. It sits next to the small Sok San fishing village, where wooden boats and a simple way of life are still there to walk past. The draws are the long private beach that rarely gets crowded, calm turquoise water that is easy to swim in, a pool in the middle of the resort to cool off in, and a beachfront restaurant where you eat to the sound of the waves. The look blends into the beach and the palm grove rather than fighting it, and many reviews agree on the pretty beach, clear water, relaxed feel, and warm staff. All of it costs less than the luxury resorts on the same beach. Score 8.6/10.

Picture a crescent bay where smooth white sand runs long, the water shading from emerald green to turquoise until you can see the seabed, and a row of small modern bungalows set right on the beach so you open the door, cross the deck, and reach the water in a few steps. That is Saracen Bay Resort, one of the top resorts on Koh Rong Sanloem, sitting on Saracen Bay — the longest and quietest white-sand beach on the island, on the eastern side that faces the sunrise over the sea. What most reviews agree on is the full-beach location, the bungalows built from bare concrete and wood that look clean and blend into the surroundings, and above all the beachfront restaurant many guests call the best kitchen on the island, serving fresh seafood, Khmer dishes, and Western plates. Days are for swimming in clear shallow water and sunbathing on a beach that barely gets crowded; nights are for tours out to see glowing bioluminescent plankton. Add staff that reviews consistently call warm and friendly, and the resort pulls a guest score of 9.2 from nearly a thousand reviews. Total score 9.2/10.

Picture a small resort tucked into the white sand of Saracen Bay on Koh Rong Sanloem — the quieter sister island to the main Koh Rong. That is Sol Beach Resort: a row of Khmer-style villas and bungalows facing the sea, where a few steps off your porch put you in clear turquoise water. The rooms run wider than most people expect at this price, there is an on-site spa for unwinding after a full day in the water, and the beachfront restaurant draws consistent praise for its food. It sits at #6 among Koh Rong Sanloem stays on Tripadvisor, but what guests mention most is the staff — friendly and helpful enough that it feels like staying at a friend's place. There are no roads or cars on the island, no engine noise, just waves and sea breeze. It suits couples and anyone wanting a simple but complete beach escape. Overall 8.5/10.

Picture a crescent bay where soft white sand runs long, the water shades from emerald to deep blue until you can see the sand below it, and a cluster of small bungalows sit facing the sea so you can watch that blue water from your bed the moment you wake. That is The One Resort, a small romantic boutique on Saracen Bay, the longest and quietest white-sand beach on the east side of Koh Rong Sanloem, which faces the sunrise over the sea. The detail reviews keep coming back to is the air-con sea-view bungalows where opening the curtain or the balcony door fills your view with water. Add a beachfront bar and restaurant serving European, Khmer and Thai food, good for an evening drink to the sound of the waves. The compact size and quiet feel make it a natural couples' pick. The location helps too, right on the sand and an easy walk to the Saracen Bay pier, so getting on and off the island is simpler than at many places. Guest scores land around 8.7 to 8.8. Overall 8.7/10.

Picture a few small wooden bungalows tucked into the sand of Sunset Beach, on the west side of Koh Rong Sanloem and one of the quietest, most unspoilt corners of the island. That is SunBoo Beach Bungalows, a compact boutique stay facing west — straight out at the spot where the sun drops below the horizon. Open your porch door and you get clear water and white sand; a few steps and your feet are in the sea. The highlight every review mentions is the sunset, watched from your own veranda without going anywhere. Add a kitchen serving Italian and Mediterranean food, real wood-fired pizza, and fresh seafood, and it becomes the meeting point for the whole beach. What pushed the score to 9.6 from nearly 400 reviews is the owner and staff, who look after guests like friends dropping by. There are no cars on the island — just waves and sea breeze. Good for couples, backpackers, and anyone who wants to switch off by the sea. Overall 9.6/10.

Picture a long stretch of white sand with exactly one resort on the whole beach — no buildings, no shops, no traffic, just waves and sea breeze moving through the coconut palms. That is Lazy Beach, a word-of-mouth legend among foreign travelers for years now, sitting on the west side of Koh Rong Sanloem. The resort is a cluster of small, plain wood bungalows with ceiling fans, each with a veranda and a hammock out front where you can lie back and listen to the sea all day. Open your veranda door and you are on white sand and clear water, a few steps from a swim. What every review keeps coming back to is the privacy and the near-total quiet — the beach is effectively yours alone. Getting here means a 40-minute walk across the island through the jungle from Saracen Bay, a small ritual that makes the escape feel real. It suits couples, backpackers and anyone wanting to unplug and live slow on a dream beach. Overall score 8.9/10.

If the picture in your head is a small wooden bungalow where you open the door and almost step straight onto the fine white sand of Saracen Bay — the beach a lot of people call the prettiest on Koh Rong Sanloem — then Coco Bungalows answers that without making you think too hard about the bill. It is a small, plainly styled resort where every unit has its own private balcony for nursing a cold beer to the sound of the evening waves. There is an on-site restaurant and bar serving food and drinks at sensible prices. The real draw is the spot: it sits on the quieter side of the beach, a little removed from the busier cluster of main resorts, so families and couples who actually want to switch off get the calm they came for — yet it is still a 5 to 10 minute walk along the sand to the main bar and restaurant zone when you feel like company. Most reviews praise the laid-back mood, the pretty beach views, and the friendly staff. It scores 8.6/10, and suits anyone after an easy beachfront stay over polish.

Picture a quiet beach on the west side of Koh Rong Sanloem where small wooden bungalows sit beside white bell tents pitched right on the sand, all of it facing the exact spot where the sun drops below the horizon — that is Robinson Bungalows, a popular budget stay on Sunset Beach. It pairs beachfront bungalows with the bell-tent option so you can sleep close to the water on a light budget. Open the door and you step onto white sand and clear water, a few paces from a swim. The highlight every review mentions is the golden sunset you can watch straight from the front of your room. On-site there is a beach restaurant and bar that becomes the evening meeting point — order a cold drink, settle into a beach chair, and wait for the last light. The whole feel is relaxed and backpacker-friendly. There are no cars on the island, just the sound of waves and sea breeze. Score 8.5/10.