Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
Few people actually overnight in Takeo, as it is daytripping distance from Phnom Penh or
a brief detour on a road trip south to Kep or Kampot.
Meas Family Homestay
( 011 925428;
www.cambodianhomestay.com
;
Ang Tasaom District; per person incl all meals US$17;
)
This popular and friendly family homestay has 11 rooms in a spacious compound
located just off the road between Ang Tasaom and Takeo. The rates include some deli-
cious homecooked Khmer food and cooking classes are available on demand. Popular
with adventure groups like Intrepid, it's possible to volunteer to teach English at the local
school.
HOMESTAY
$
Daunkeo Guesthouse
(
GUESTHOUSE
$
)
The
032-210303;
www.daunkeo.com
; St 9; s/d with fan US$5/6, with air-con from US$11/12;
smartest guesthouse in Takeo, Daunkeo is spread over three modern villas. Spotlessly
clean and efficiently run, air-con rooms include satellite TV and hot water showers.
Anoint yourself a VIP with a suite-like room for just US$25.
Vathanak Pheap Guesthouse
( 032-675 5777; St 3; r US$12-15)
Run by a friendly family, this place overlooks the main
lake in town, one that doesn't dry up when all the other water recedes. Rooms are bright
and airy and include all mod cons from TV to hot water.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Eating & Drinking
There are
food stalls
around Independence Monument. In the evening, this is the place to
snack on Cambodian desserts or enjoy a
tukalok
(fruit shake).
Stung Takeo
(St 9; mains US$2-15; 7am-9pm)
Perched over the seasonal lake, this is the place to come
for remarkably good - and remarkably affordable - freshwater lobster. The season for
these toothsome creatures is approximately August to November. It has an English menu
with other seafood offerings, as well as chicken and beef. It's easily Takeo's best restaur-
ant in terms of both food and ambience.
CAMBODIAN
$$
Psar Nat
MARKET
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