Five-star Kampot, about 20 km from Kep, Kep
Amber Kampot
Twenty-five sandstone villas in the foothills of the Elephant Mountains, on the bank of the Kampot River opposite the old town.
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- Villas
- 25, with one or two bedrooms
- Setting
- On the Praek Tuek Chhu, opposite Kampot town
- From Kep
- About 20 km
- From the airport
- About three hours by road from Techo (our estimate)
The hotel
Sandstone and palms on the river.
Amber Kampot sits on more than a hectare and a half of gardens on the Praek Tuek Chhu, the river that runs past Kampot. The colonial town lies directly across the water, five minutes away by tuk-tuk, and the resort stands in the foothills of the Elephant Mountains. It was the first resort in Kampot to describe itself as five-star.
The architects, Bloom, faced the villas in local sandstone and set them among nipa palms. Recycled Cambodian koki wood went into the build, solar panels supply power, and the owners share three per cent of profits with a nearby village. Interiors are by the local photographer and artist Nathalie Lee, and the villas each pair a terrace with an indoor garden and a bathtub.
- By boat The resort keeps two boats for sunset trips, fishing and the mangroves of Trapaing Sangke, about ten minutes away by boat.
- A beach of its own About 1,500 square metres of white sand a short ride from the hotel, cleaned three times a day.
- The spa Khmer massage and other treatments, with the main pool and its bar over the river.
Rooms & suites
Villas with kitchens and gardens.
Villas have terraces, an indoor kitchen, an outdoor cooking area and an indoor garden with a bathtub.
- One bedroom Pool villa Twenty of them, each about 77 square metres, with a king bed and a private pool on the deck.
- Two bedrooms Two-bedroom villa Five villas with a living room and a large cooking and dining area.
Dining
One restaurant on the river.
As described by the resort and in press reports. Shown for information.
- Arvi Khmer, Western and fusion All meals à la carte, with views over the river
- Pool bar Drinks Beside the main pool
Good to know
Before you go.
- Location The resort is in Kampot, about 20 km from Kep, on the opposite bank from the town centre.
- Activities Kayaking, water skiing and tubing on the river, arranged by the resort.
Getting there
Flying to Kep.
There is no airport in Kampot or Kep. Scheduled flights and private jets land at Techo International near Phnom Penh, which has a VIP terminal for business aircraft; the drive south takes about three hours, our estimate.
- Ho Chi Minh City 35 min
- Bangkok 1 h 00
- Singapore 1 h 50
- Hong Kong 2 h 20
- Tokyo 6 h 10
Questions
What guests ask first.
- Is Amber Kampot in Kep?
- No. It stands on the river at Kampot, about 20 km from Kep, and suits a stay that takes in both towns.
- Do the villas have private pools?
- The twenty one-bedroom villas each have a private pool on the deck.
- How long is the transfer from the airport?
- About three hours by road from Techo International, by our estimate.
- Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Kep?
- Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Kep, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.
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Staying at Amber Kampot?
Book the room, then the flight.
Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Kep, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.
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