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( 092 932070; www.the-columns.com ; 37 Phoum 1 Ouksophear; r incl breakfast US$45-59; )

Set in a row of thoughtfully restored shop-houses near the riverfront, this is the leading
boutique hotel in Kampot, with 17 rooms. Blending the classic and the modern, rooms in-
clude flat-screen TV, iPod dock, minibar and a safety deposit box.

La Java Bleue
MAP
( 033-667 6679; www.lajavableue-kampot.fr ; Old Quarter; r incl breakfast US$45-60; ) This is a
colonial gem in the centre of town with large, individually decorated rooms and a well-re-
garded restaurant, including a daily barbecue grill and tender meats.

BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$

BOUTIQUE HOTEL $$

Rikitikitavi
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( 012 235102; www.rikitikitavi-kampot.com ; River Rd; r incl breakfast US$43-59; ) On the
riverfront, Rikitikitavi has seven of the classiest and most comfortable rooms in town.
Also a top restaurant known for its Kampot pepper chicken, slow-cooked curries and fu-
sion salads.

On the River

Bodhi Villa
( 012 728884; www.bodhivilla.com ; Tuk Chhou Rd; dm US$2.50-3, r US$5-12; ) Bodhi is a
peaceful hideaway on the opposite bank of the river 2km north of town. There's a good
waterfront chill-out bar and a variety of rooms, including one floating bungalow. Live mu-
sic every Friday from 7.30pm.

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Arcadia Backpackers
( 077 219756; www.arcadiabackpackers.com ; Tuk Chhou Rd; dm US$3-4, r US$9-10, bungalows
US$15-30; ) In a secluded riverside setting northwest of town, there is a large bar-res-
taurant jutting out into the water, plentiful dorms, thatched private bungalows, a rope
swing and tubing.

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Les Manguiers
( 092 330050; www.mangokampot.com ; r US$10-60; ) This rambling garden complex,
on the river 2km north of the new bridge, is rich with activities for kids and adults, includ-

RESORT $$