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Guesthouses

There are a dozen or more guesthouses in and around Kampot, but unless you're really trying to pinch a penny you'll want to opt for one of the 'better' establishments along the river in town. The list below represents the best of these options. If you want more choices, see the list at Travelfish.

Bokor Mountain Lodge
Housed in an old colonial style building, if you can overlook the outdated rooms it's not a bad place to stay.
Mea Culpa
Located just a short way from the river at the very south end of town, Mea Culpa is probably the quietest place in town. Reports are quite positive about both the guesthouse and its restaurant. They don't have a web site, but you may be able to book them through some hostel sites.
Moliden
Built in 2008 but designed to look like a traditional wooden house, Moliden is in a very good location at the foot of the old bridge. It has a good restaurant on the ground floor with guest rooms above.
Rikitikitavi
Widely considered the best guesthouse in Kampot, Rikitikitavi has a great location on the riverside, very comfortable rooms and a great restaurant.

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Bokor Mountain Lodge

July 2010 Bokor Mountain Lodge in Kampot. Bokor Mountain Lodge seems to be the grand dame of the Kampot guesthouses, although it seems to have changed hands several times over the years. Unfortunately, you get to be the grand dame by being very old, and the Bokor Mountain Lodge looks every bit of its age. While the old colonial styled exterior looks charming, the interior is in dire need of some attention.

Rikitikitavi

July 2010 Rikitikitavi is widely regarded as the best of Kampot's accommodations, with good reason. With just five rooms, it's often full up on weekends, with people coming down from Phnom Penh for a break. The restaurant at the guesthouse is also quite popular and attracts people from other hotels. The wooden open-air front building houses the restaurant, bar and 'lobby'. This building covers what appears to be a much older colonial style building that houses the guest rooms, which are all on a single ground floor.