Best Hotels in Kampot for Every Budget — 39 Real Picks From £9 (2026)

Our top Kampot stay for 2026 is RiverTree Villa & Resort for a genuine riverside 5-star at a fraction of big-city prices — but the real story of Kampot is at the other end of the list, where clean, welcoming guesthouses a short walk from the river start at £9 a night. We've built this guide around what the town actually is: a sleepy riverside base for pepper farms, the Bokor hill station and sunset cruises, with 6 best-rated stays and 33 verified budget hotels — 39 in all, each linking straight to its live prices. Prices are quoted in US dollars on the ground; the pounds here are indicative conversions of live from-rates.

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Scout's 3 best budget picks right now: 🌿 My Parents Guesthouse — from ~£9, the cheapest verified bed in this guide, in the town-centre cluster near the river. 🏨 Onederz Kampot — from ~£15, over 2,000 reviews, by far the most-reviewed budget stay in town. 🌅 Retro Kampot Guesthouse — from ~£13, nearly 700 reviews for a laid-back riverside-town favourite. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for today's price on your dates.

Kampot is Cambodia's slow town — a riverside settlement on the Praek Tuek Chhu, wrapped in the countryside that grows the famous Kampot pepper, under the mountain that holds Bokor National Park and its abandoned French hill station. The core is a grid of faded French colonial shophouses, cafes and riverside bars; the days are built around sunset river cruises, pepper-farm visits, and easy day trips to Kep and its crab market. There is no airport here — you arrive overland from Phnom Penh (PNH), about 3-4 hours away, with no direct flights from the UK. It's worth browsing Cambodia's official tourism board for ideas, and UK visitors should check the UK Foreign Office's Cambodia travel advice for the latest entry and safety guidance. Compare live Kampot hotel prices or search UK flights to Phnom Penh (PNH) to start planning.

At a glance — the best-rated stays compared, before the full reviews:

The Best-Rated Stays in Kampot

Kampot is not a five-star town, and that is part of its charm — but it does have a handful of genuinely polished riverside resorts and well-run mid-range hotels that sit above the budget crowd. These six are the best-rated stays in town, from a true 5-star riverside resort to sharp 4-star value. From-prices are live rates pulled while writing — tap any hotel for your dates.

1. RiverTree Villa & Resort — Kampot · 5★ · 208 reviews · from ~£86/night. The top-rated upper-tier stay in this guide — a riverside 5-star resort with more than 200 reviews, delivering proper resort comfort at a price that would barely cover a mid-range room in a big city. The best pick if you want Kampot's slow riverside mood without giving up polish.

2. Amber Kampot — Kampot · 5★ · 70 reviews · from ~£209/night. The most expensive and most design-forward address in town — a boutique 5-star for travellers who want Kampot's top end. It is the exception in an overwhelmingly budget town, so it suits a special-occasion splurge rather than the typical Kampot trip.

3. Rainforest Hotel by NSUN — Kampot · 4★ · 244 reviews · from ~£36/night. The best-reviewed hotel in the upper tier, and remarkable value — a 4★ property with the highest review count of these six, from around £36 a night. The default mid-range pick for travellers who want reliable comfort without stretching to the resort prices.

4. Good Time Relax Resort — Kampot · 4★ · 99 reviews · from ~£156/night. A relaxed 4★ resort geared toward travellers who want space and resort-style facilities in Kampot's laid-back setting. Priced well above the mid-range hotels, it is for guests prioritising the resort experience over walkable-town convenience.

5. Emerald Residence Kampot — Kampot · 4★ · 44 reviews · from ~£38/night. Strong value for a 4★-rated stay — comfortable, modern rooms from around £38 a night. A sensible choice for travellers who want a step up from the guesthouse tier without a resort price tag.

6. Komsan Kampot Resort — Kampot · 4★ · 40 reviews · from ~£67/night. A quieter 4★ resort-style stay near town, mid-priced within this tier — a good middle ground between the budget guesthouses and the top-end resorts for travellers who want a calm base.

Best-rated tier note: these are Kampot's most polished stays, but the town's real depth is in the budget tier below. From-prices were pulled on live searches while writing; your dates will differ. See all Kampot stays or search flights to PNH to lock in dates first.

Cheap Hotels in Kampot — 39 Real, Bookable Options From £9

This is the tier Kampot is built for. Every property below is a real, currently operating hotel or guesthouse we verified as distinct, with live rates on its JetMeAway page. From-prices were pulled on live searches while writing; peak season (November-February) and weekends run higher. Budget rule #1 in Kampot: the town is compact and cheap, so £9-25 a night gets you a genuine private room, often walking distance from the river and the colonial core.

7. My Parents Guesthouse — Kampot · unrated · 128 reviews · from ~£9/night. The cheapest verified bed in this entire guide — a friendly, well-reviewed town-centre guesthouse from around £9 a night. Basic and compact, but you are paying rock-bottom prices for a private room a short walk from the river and Kampot's cafes.

8. Maison Rivera Guest House — Kampot · unrated · 41 reviews · from ~£12/night. One of the cheapest stays in town, a small guesthouse from around £12 a night. A no-frills, wallet-friendly base for travellers who plan to spend their days out at the pepper farms, on the river or up Bokor.

9. Khemra I Guesthouse — Kampot · unrated · 16 reviews · from ~£12/night. A simple, low-cost guesthouse from around £12 a night for travellers who want the cheapest possible private room in Kampot's centre. Modest reviews, but priced at the very floor of the market.

10. Nary Garden — Kampot · unrated · 207 reviews · from ~£13/night. A well-reviewed garden guesthouse from around £13 a night — over 200 reviews for a relaxed, green budget stay. Strong value for travellers who want a bit of calm and greenery without leaving the budget band.

11. Retro Kampot Guesthouse — Kampot · unrated · 693 reviews · from ~£13/night. One of Kampot's most popular budget stays — nearly 700 reviews at around £13 a night, a laid-back guesthouse that captures the town's easygoing mood. A safe default for backpackers and budget couples alike.

12. Good Morning Kampot — Kampot · unrated · 107 reviews · from ~£14/night. A cheerful, well-reviewed budget guesthouse from around £14 a night. Over 100 reviews for a simple, friendly stay in the town-centre cluster, walking distance to the riverfront cafes.

13. Onederz Kampot — Kampot · unrated · 2,017 reviews · from ~£15/night. By far the most-reviewed stay in this guide — over 2,000 reviews at around £15 a night. A hostel-and-guesthouse hybrid with a pool and private-room options, blending sociability with budget comfort. The safe, well-proven pick if you want reviews behind your booking.

14. VIBOLA Guesthouse — Kampot · 2★ · 53 reviews · from ~£13/night. A simple 2★ guesthouse from around £13 a night — a straightforward, cheap private-room stay in Kampot's centre for travellers who prioritise price and location over polish.

15. Neakru Guesthouse and Restaurant — Kampot · 2★ · 180 reviews · from ~£15/night. A well-reviewed 2★ guesthouse with its own restaurant, from around £15 a night — 180 reviews for a reliable budget stay where you can eat in without hunting for dinner. Good for first-night arrivals after the long road from Phnom Penh.

16. Happy Family — Kampot · 2★ · 14 reviews · from ~£15/night. A small, budget 2★ guesthouse from around £15 a night. Fewer reviews than the town favourites, but priced squarely in the cheap band for travellers who just want a clean, private room.

17. Montagne Regency — Kampot · unrated · 151 reviews · from ~£17/night. A well-reviewed budget hotel from around £17 a night — over 150 reviews for a comfortable, low-cost stay a notch above the simplest guesthouses. Solid value for the price.

18. Villa Vedici — Kampot · 3★ · 384 reviews · from ~£22/night. One of Kampot's best-known riverside stays — a 3★ villa with nearly 400 reviews from around £22 a night, trading on its waterfront setting. A strong pick for travellers who want a river position without paying resort prices.

19. Villa Romduol — Kampot · 2★ · 159 reviews · from ~£22/night. A well-reviewed 2★ villa-style stay from around £22 a night — over 150 reviews for a comfortable budget base with a bit more character than the plain guesthouses.

20. Green Mango Bungalows — Kampot · 3★ · 58 reviews · from ~£23/night. Bungalow-style rooms in a green setting from around £23 a night — a 3★ stay for travellers who want that laid-back Kampot-countryside feel over a standard hotel room.

21. Montagne Boutique — Kampot · 3★ · 68 reviews · from ~£25/night. A small 3★ boutique from around £25 a night — a step up in style from the guesthouse tier for travellers who want a touch more design without leaving the budget band.

22. Angkearboss Villa — Kampot · 3★ · 31 reviews · from ~£25/night. A 3★ villa-style stay from around £25 a night — a quieter, comfortable budget option for travellers who want a private, homely base near town.

23. The Square Kampot Hotel — Kampot · 3★ · 403 reviews · from ~£25/night. One of the best-reviewed 3★ hotels in town — over 400 reviews at around £25 a night. A dependable, central budget hotel for travellers who want proof of quality behind a low price.

24. Ganesha Kampot Resort — Kampot · 3★ · 69 reviews · from ~£25/night. A relaxed 3★ resort-style stay from around £25 a night — riverside-town calm at a budget price, for travellers who want a bit of resort feel without the resort cost.

25. The R&B Boutique — Kampot · 3★ · 61 reviews · from ~£28/night. A 3★ boutique from around £28 a night — comfortable, stylish rooms in the mid-budget band for travellers who want something more polished than a plain guesthouse.

26. The B Resort — Kampot · 3★ · 193 reviews · from ~£29/night. A well-reviewed 3★ resort from around £29 a night — nearly 200 reviews for a comfortable, relaxed stay with a bit of resort atmosphere at a budget-friendly price.

27. Green Valley Veal Pouch — Kampot · 2★ · newly listed · from ~£24/night. A quiet 2★ countryside stay from around £24 a night, set away from the town centre. A newer listing without an established review base yet, best for travellers wanting a green, peaceful setting.

28. Kampot River Residence — Kampot · 3★ · 5 reviews · from ~£25/night. A 3★ riverside residence from around £25 a night — a small, quiet stay near the water. Few reviews so far, but a good-value pick for travellers who want a river setting on a budget.

29. Prek Kdat Resort — Kampot · 3★ · newly listed · from ~£28/night. A 3★ resort-style stay from around £28 a night, set for a quiet riverside-town escape. A newer property without an established review count yet, suited to travellers happy to try a fresh listing at a fair price.

30. Salty River Resort — Kampot · 3★ · 2 reviews · from ~£30/night. A 3★ riverside resort from around £30 a night — a relaxed waterfront base on the edge of town. Very few reviews so far, but a solid budget option for travellers drawn to the river setting.

31. Sokchea Kampot Hotel — Kampot · unrated · 218 reviews · from ~£26/night. A well-reviewed central hotel from around £26 a night — over 200 reviews for a comfortable, reliable town-centre stay. A dependable mid-budget pick with a proven track record.

32. The last beach House — Kampot · 3★ · newly listed · from ~£35/night. A 3★ stay from around £35 a night, positioned for a quiet waterside escape. A newer listing without an established review base yet, best for travellers who want a relaxed, out-of-centre setting.

33. The Columns — Kampot · 3★ · 87 reviews · from ~£39/night. A characterful 3★ boutique from around £39 a night — set in a colonial-style building that fits Kampot's heritage-town feel. A good pick for travellers who want the town's period charm reflected in their stay.

34. SAMOT KHSACH RESORT ll — Kampot · unrated · newly listed · from ~£40/night. A resort-style stay from around £40 a night, set for a quiet Kampot break away from the centre. A newer listing without reviews yet, suited to travellers happy to try a fresh property at the upper end of the budget band.

35. Peam Snea Resort — Kampot · 4★ · 5 reviews · from ~£44/night. A 4★-rated resort from around £44 a night — a step up in facilities toward the top of the budget band, for travellers who want resort comfort without paying the upper-tier resort prices. Few reviews so far, but a strong rating for the money.

36. Hotel Five.S — Kampot · 3★ · 50 reviews · from ~£47/night. A 3★ hotel from around £47 a night — comfortable, well-equipped rooms toward the top of the budget tier. A good choice for travellers who want a proper hotel rather than a guesthouse while staying under £50.

37. Rikitikitavi — Kampot · 3★ · 504 reviews · from ~£47/night. One of Kampot's most-loved riverside stays — a 3★ boutique with over 500 reviews from around £47 a night, known for its riverfront restaurant and sunset views. The standout upper-budget pick for travellers who want atmosphere and a proven reputation.

38. Sré Lodge Living Style Community — Kampot · unrated · newly listed · from ~£49/night. A community-style lodge from around £49 a night — a relaxed, design-led stay at the top of the budget band. A newer listing without reviews yet, for travellers drawn to a slower, community-focused countryside base.

39. Payana Kampot — Kampot · unrated · 20 reviews · from ~£78/night. The most expensive stay in the budget tier by some margin, from around £78 a night — a smarter, more upscale property for travellers who want a polished room while still coming in below the town's true top-end resorts. The ceiling of what "budget" means in Kampot's data.

Budget tier summary: cheapest overall — My Parents Guesthouse £9; most-reviewed budget pick — Onederz Kampot, over 2,000 reviews, £15; best-loved riverside boutique — Rikitikitavi £47; upper-budget ceiling — Payana Kampot £78. Across the whole guide, prices run from £9 town-centre guesthouses to the £209 Amber Kampot at the very top. Compare all Kampot hotels with live prices →

What to Do in Kampot

Kampot is a town for slowing down, but there is plenty within easy reach of any of the hotels above.

Kampot Pepper Farms. The region's protected-origin pepper is among the world's most prized, and several plantations just outside town welcome visitors for tours and tastings — see how the peppercorns are grown, dried and graded, and buy fresh to take home. Easy to combine with a countryside cycle or tuk-tuk trip.

Bokor National Park and the Old Hill Station. Up the mountain above town sits the eerie French hill station — a colonial-era hotel-casino, a church and misty viewpoints over the coast. The paved road makes it a simple half-day trip by tuk-tuk, scooter or car; clear November-February days give the best views.

Sunset River Cruises. Slow boats drift down the Praek Tuek Chhu as the light drops — a Kampot ritual. Some cruises continue after dark to watch fireflies in the riverside trees.

Colonial Shophouses and Riverside Cafes. The compact town centre is a grid of faded French colonial shophouses, now filled with cafes, bars and small restaurants. A wander at golden hour, coffee by the river, and an easy dinner is the classic Kampot evening.

Day Trip to Kep. Just 30-40 minutes away, Kep is famous for its crab market and small beaches — a natural half-day pairing with a Kampot base, best done with a seafood lunch by the water.

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Building a southern-Cambodia route? Pair Kampot's river with the capital and the coast:

• Best hotels in Phnom Penh — the capital and your gateway to Kampot, about 3-4 hours away.
• Best hotels in Kep and Koh Rong — the crab-market town next door and the islands off the coast.

Kampot Hotels FAQs

Where is Kampot and how do I get there? Kampot is a small riverside town in southern Cambodia. There is no local airport — the nearest is Phnom Penh International (PNH), roughly 3-4 hours away by road. Most travellers arrive by bus, minivan or private taxi from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville or Kep. There are no direct flights from the UK; you connect through a regional hub to Phnom Penh, then travel overland.

Which airport do I fly into for Kampot? Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is the nearest and most practical gateway, about 3-4 hours from Kampot by road. Sihanoukville (KOS) is another option if you are already on the coast, roughly 1.5-2 hours away.

Do UK travellers need a visa for Cambodia? Yes. UK passport holders need a tourist visa, available as an e-visa online before travel or as a visa on arrival (VOA) at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports and major land borders. It costs around USD 30 plus a small fee. Use only the official government e-visa site.

What currency is used in Kampot? The US dollar is used everywhere for hotels, restaurants and tours, and ATMs dispense dollars. The Cambodian riel is used mainly for small change under one dollar. Bring clean, undamaged notes. The pound prices in this guide are indicative conversions of live from-rates.

How much does a budget hotel cost in Kampot in 2026? Real, bookable budget rooms start from around £9 a night — My Parents Guesthouse from about £9, with a deep cluster of guesthouses and small hotels in the £12-25 band. Kampot is one of the cheapest places to sleep in Cambodia.

What is the most expensive hotel in Kampot? The top of the market in this guide is Amber Kampot, a 5-star riverside property from around £209 a night. It is the exception — Kampot is overwhelmingly a budget and mid-range town.

What is Kampot famous for? Kampot pepper — a protected-origin peppercorn regarded among the world's finest — grown on farms just outside town. It is also the base for Bokor National Park and its abandoned French hill station, sunset river cruises, and a walkable core of French colonial shophouses.

When is the best time to visit Kampot? November to February is best — dry, cooler and comfortable for river cruises, pepper-farm visits and the Bokor drive. March to May is hot; the wet season runs roughly June to October.

How do I get from Phnom Penh to Kampot? By road, about 3-4 hours. Frequent buses and air-conditioned minivans run daily for a few dollars up to around USD 10, and private taxis can be booked for door-to-door transfer.

How do I get from Sihanoukville to Kampot? Roughly 1.5-2 hours by road. Minivans and buses run this coastal route regularly, and a private taxi is inexpensive if you split the fare or want to stop in Kep on the way.

Can I visit Kampot pepper farms? Yes. Several plantations just outside town welcome visitors for tours and tastings, showing how the famous pepper is grown, dried and graded. Most sell fresh pepper to take home, and your hotel can help arrange a visit.

Is Bokor National Park worth visiting? For most visitors, yes. It holds the eerie remains of a French hill station — an old hotel-casino, a church and misty coastal viewpoints. The paved road makes it an easy half-day trip; November-February gives the clearest views.

What is there to do besides pepper and Bokor? Sunset river cruises on the Praek Tuek Chhu, wandering the colonial shophouses and riverside cafes, day trips to Kep's crab market, plus cycling, kayaking and firefly cruises.

Is Kampot a good day trip from Kep, or should I stay overnight? Both work, but staying overnight is worth it — Kampot's riverside cafes, colonial streets and sunset cruises come into their own in the evening. With rooms from £9, an overnight is easy on any budget.

What is the cheapest area to stay in Kampot? Kampot is compact, so there is no expensive-versus-cheap district divide — the deepest budget stock is in and around the town centre and riverfront, where guesthouses cluster from £9-15 a night.

Are hostels a better deal than budget hotels in Kampot? Not necessarily. With private rooms from £9-15, two people sharing often beat two dorm beds while getting a private room and bathroom. Onederz Kampot blends hostel sociability with private-room options from around £15.

Do Kampot hotels have riverside locations? Many do. A good number of guesthouses, boutiques and resorts sit on or near the Praek Tuek Chhu — Villa Vedici, Rikitikitavi and several resorts trade on their waterfront position. Check each hotel's live page for its exact aspect.

Is Kampot safe for tourists? Kampot is a small, relaxed town widely regarded as one of Cambodia's most easygoing, with standard traveller precautions applying. Check your government's current travel advice before you go.

How many days do I need in Kampot? Two to three days is the sweet spot — enough for a pepper farm, a Bokor trip, a sunset cruise and a Kep day trip, with time to slow down over riverside coffee.

Can I combine Kampot with Kep and the coast? Easily. Kep is 30-40 minutes away and famous for its crab market, and the coast around Sihanoukville and the islands is within a couple of hours by short overland hops.

Is breakfast usually included at Kampot hotels? It varies. Many guesthouses and boutiques include a simple breakfast or offer it cheaply, while some of the lowest budget rooms price it separately. Riverside cafes make eating out easy and cheap regardless.

What is Kampot pepper and can I buy it to take home? Kampot pepper is a protected-origin peppercorn grown in the region, prized by chefs and considered among the world's best. Buy it fresh at the plantations, in town shops and at the market — it is a popular, luggage-friendly souvenir.

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