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Rooms are finished in wood and laterite and feature local handicrafts and textiles. The
riverside restaurant is a draw, particularly for a sundowner.
Bokor Mountain Lodge
OFFLINE MAP
( 033-932314;
www.bokorlodge.com
;
River Rd; r US$20-50; )
This imposing century-
old colonial building facing the river is a bit worn these days, but undeniably charismatic.
Pricier rooms come with a river view and rates include breakfast. The riverfront bar-res-
taurant has live music on Sunday.
HISTORIC HOTEL
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On the River
Most of the out-of-town places aren't
that
far out of town - usually just a 10-minute
remork
ride from the centre. All of them are on the river and have over-water pavilions or
docks to facilitate swimming.
Bodhi Villa
( 012 728884;
www.bodhivilla.com
; Tuk Chhou Rd; dm US$2.50-3, r US$5-12; )
Bodhi is popu-
lar with Phnom Penh expats on weekends, when huge parties often erupt. At other times
it's a peaceful hideaway on the river with a good waterfront chill-out bar and a variety of
rooms, including one floating bungalow. It has a fully equipped digital recording studio
and live music every Friday from 7.30pm, plus a speedboat for hire.
HOSTEL
$
Arcadia Backpackers
( 077 219756;
www.arcadiabackpackers.com
;
Tuk Chhou Rd; dm US$3-4, r US$9-10, bungalow
US$15-30; )
Formerly Utopia, Arcadia Backpackers was just opening when we were in
town. In a secluded riverside setting, there is a large bar-restaurant jutting out into the wa-
ter, plentiful dorms and some thatched bungalows for a tad more privacy. Antics include
volleyball, a rope swing and tubing. DJs crank things up some weekends.
HOSTEL
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Bungalow Kampot River
( 033-666 6418; bungalowkampotriver@yahoo.com; Tuk Chhou Rd; r US$6-10; )
A Cambodian-
owned family place on a bustling stretch of riverfront. It has the best-value bungalows
thanks to attached bathrooms included in the price. Think basic, with a mattress on the
floor, a mosquito net and a fan.
GUESTHOUSE
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