Located on the best island in Cambodia, on an unspoiled stretch of beach, in the Gulf of Siam, where the sand is the whitest of white and the calm waters a range of gorgeous blues!
In the perfect spot, you will find Sol Beach Resort Koh Rong Samloem.
Sol Beach Resort is located on the ‘better half’ of the set of two Koh Rong Islands.
Koh Rong Samloem is the smaller of the two, and whilst Koh Rong Island tends to attract the party-goers, the backpackers after some fun times, and the noisemakers; Koh Rong Samloem offers you a dreamy, slow-paced, peaceful oasis to unwind on.
The perfect Cambodian island to escape to as a couple on a romantic break or to enjoy some peaceful quality time as a family!
This little island is located about 24km away from Sihanoukville in southwest Cambodia.
The island is approximately 9 kilometers long, 4 kilometers wide, and 1 kilometer wide at its narrowest point, making it easy to explore.
What makes Sol Beach Resort stand out from the rest of your accommodation options for Koh Rong Samloem is that these beach bungalows are built with a focus on luxury.
Here at this resort, you can find villas big enough to house your family (something that is really hard to find on this tiny island).
You will also have access to beautiful hot water showers, air conditioners to cool you down (and trust me, you need these!), and WiFi for those who like to stay connected to the rest of the world.
Most of the staff speak English, so communicating any concerns is easy, and both Asian and International food options were offered from the restaurant’s menu (our kids were thankful for their choice of pasta).
So if these aspects are important to you, look no further than Sol Beach Resort.
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Sol Beach Resort on Koh Rong Samloem Island
The Welcome:
Arrival at this resort is truly a unique experience!
After your arrival to Koh Rong Samloem Island by your choice of ferry, you will be greeted along the side of the pier by a smaller ferry boat driver who will take you right to the oceanfront door of your Cambodian island paradise-style resort.
The ferry is only a short trip from the resort, but it saves you from dragging your luggage behind you as you make your way along the beach instead.
Plus, there is something luxurious about the private transfer to a resort by the ocean, isn’t there?
It is important to note that this boat will drop you off in a typical island-style manner, which means right in the ocean.
So wear shorts to wade yourself through the shallow, clear waters toward your new home away from home.
Upon arrival, you will be very warmly greeted by the resort manager, who will do her best to keep you comfortable while you wait for your villa to be ready.
As this is an island where ferries only come and go twice a day, it is essential to realize that you might need to be patient until your room is vacant!
The beautiful thing is, that if your room is not available yet, and another one is free, they will offer you some space to go and change, so you can go laze around on the beach while you wait.
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The Private Beach and Well-Maintained Grounds
Sol Beach Resort has its only little section of private beach along Saracen Bay.
There is a small selection of beach furniture and hammocks for the guests’ use.
It’s a truly perfect way to unwind and relax as you watch some boats come and go.
Guests love to lounge out right in the ocean with a drink in hand as it might just be the coolest way to survive some of the hotter periods of the day!
We visited a few different beaches during our stay in Cambodia and if you are wondering which beach was the best in Cambodia, this has got to be it!!
Every single morning I was amazed at the scene that stretched out in front of me, paradise views!!
The whitest of sand, beautiful and soft; calm ocean water, with the most amazing shades of blue. Truly a splendid place to be!
I could not get enough of laying around in the hammocks and simply staring out!
I had a book with me as I thought I was going to relax and read, but the view kept on stealing my attention, and very little reading was done as a result!
Even the kids were more at peace here in this island oasis.
The water was so shallow that we didn’t feel like we had to watch them 24/7, and the island was so quiet and small that they could run about if they pleased!
It is not often you find a relaxing paradise for both parents and children alike!
The grounds of Sol Beach Resort are well-maintained and raked every single morning.
The raking is important for the aesthetic appeal it brings and, more importantly, to keep the pesky sand flies at bay!
Both the Koh Rong islands are notorious for the potential of sand fly infestation; more so in the wet season than in the dry.
It is important to consider choosing to stay at a resort that minimizes the annoyance of sand flies and that also provides beach furniture to keep you elevated above the sand.
We had absolutely no issues at all with sandflies, despite the kids digging and playing in the soft beach sand while we were there.
But when traveling as a family with kids to Koh Rong Samloem Island, it is best to make the smartest decisions for yourself and your children.
Koh Rong Samloem Villas
Sol Beach Resort offers Khmer-style beachfront accommodation suitable for either couples or families!
During our stay as a family, we were privileged to be guested in one of the gorgeous Sea View Treehouse Double Villas.
The kids thought this was the ultimate kid’s paradise accommodation: a house on stilts, so we could get a glimpse of the sea with the couple of beachfront villas set in front of us.
It is a beautiful height to get a cool breeze in the late afternoon. The rooms have been built with a focus on luxury and an eco-focus.
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On the first level of our treehouse was the parents’ bed!
A beautiful large, comfy, and cozy bed with a mosquito net for those concerned by the mozzies (we didn’t use ours at all).
On this level, behind the bedroom, you find your bathroom, which has beautiful hot water (something most resorts on the island don’t offer) and a bath for those who like to soak away.
The villa was beautifully decorated with touches of Khmer-style decor! Some of the paintings were so beautiful that I thought about swiping them (sssssshhhhhh, don’t tell the owner!).
You will find a double bed for the kidlets in the loft room up the stairs! They loved sleeping up there!
It is essential to note that no wall separates you from the upper bedroom, so if a second bedroom is your preferred way of traveling, we recommend you book the Family 2 bedroom villas!
They are a touch more spacious as they also have an inner lounge area.
Our Treehouse villa also had a little outdoor patio with some comfy furniture to laze around.
There is also an electrical plug outside, so in the hot afternoon, we simply plugged a fan into the outlet and enjoyed laying in the breeze while reading a book!
Open-Air Onsite Restaurant
The resort has an open-air restaurant on-site, where guests can choose from International or Asian cuisine.
Breakfast was also very yummy. Our kids enjoyed honey and banana pancakes, while hubby and I got stuck into fruit platters and typical Western-style breakfast dishes such as omelets or bacon and eggs.
Other Services Offered:
- The resort also offers a range of activities, such as snorkeling, fishing, boating, and hiking (at an additional surcharge).
- The resort provides door-to-door shuttle services from Phnom Penh International Airport or other hotels at an additional cost.
- This service also includes ferry reservations to the resort.
- Staff were always helpful when problems occurred. We had issues with a smell from the septic tank in the first villa we stayed at; however, they quickly came over to try and solve the problem. When it couldn’t be rectified, they offered us one of the other Treehouse villas we had no issues with.
- On another occasion, we decided to walk to Lazy Beach to watch the sunset. The staff provided us with large torches to light the way back.
- They provided guests with free bug/mosquito spray and happily brought mosquito coils to our villa when necessary!
- On checkout, we chose to take the 4 pm ferry back to Sihanoukville.
- While we had to book out of our Treehouse at 1 pm for the next guest to move in, we were offered one of the larger family villas in the back, where we could refresh and shower before returning to the mainland!
We truly had an awesome stay at Koh Rong Samloem and Sol Beach Resort was the perfect place to call home whilst we explored what the island had to offer!
This resort offers the luxuries that we are all so used to, such as hot water, air-conditioning, and WiFi.
Commodities are still rare to find on this small island. It is also one of the few resorts that currently offer family-sized villas, especially if you are a family of 4 or larger.
We wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to return to Sol Beach Resort!!
Stay at Sol Beach Resort if …
- … you are after something a little luxurious and a little special on a beautiful island escape!
- … you are after accommodation on Koh Rong Samloem Island that offers hot water, air conditioning, and WiFi
- … you are after accommodation on the island that will suit your family
- … you love having views over the ocean from your villa
- … you are after friendly personal service from staff
- … you love the small luxuries that come from things such as private ferry transfers
- …you love resorts that have on-site restaurants
- … you are after something just a touch special whilst spending time on the best island in Cambodia!
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Sol Beach Resort Booking Information
- Hotel: Sol Beach Resort on Koh Rong Samloem (4 Star Rating)
- Costs of Rooms: Couple Beach Front Villas and Family Sea View Villas start from AUD $191 p/n or US $149 p/n – This includes a delicious and yummy breakfast each morning.
- Where: Sol Beach Resort is located on Saracen Bay in Koh Rong Samloem. Koh Rong Samlong is accessible via ferries from Sihanoukville in Cambodia.
- Suitable as: either a parent (couples)-escape or for a family stay.
- This resort is highly recommended by us! It is one of our favorites!
Special thanks to Sol Beach Resort on Koh Rong Samloem for guesting us on our recent trip to Cambodia. As always, the content & opinions expressed here are entirely our own.
