If a walk along relatively quiet Independence Beach away from the hordes of Occheuteal appeals to you, go there sooner rather than later. The nearly finished Holiday Palace Casino & Resort is just the first sign of what’s to come; a green fence marks an area that, if the billboard on the road is anything to go by, will one day be ...
If a walk along relatively quiet Independence Beach away from the hordes of Occheuteal appeals to you, go there sooner rather than later. The nearly finished Holiday Palace Casino & Resort is just the first sign of what’s to come; a green fence marks an area that, if the billboard on the road is anything to go by, will one day be a mega-resort. In the meantime, though, contrary to rumour, the beach is not closed to the public; you just need to know how to find your way in.
Independence Beach is a kilometre long, and runs roughly from the north end of the headland that separates it from Sokha Beach to the headland the Independence Hotel is perched on top of. If you approach it from the beach road that winds around the Sokha Resort, it’s easy to miss. The south end is obscured by the new Holiday Palace Casino & Resort. After that, except for a rough dirt and sand track that leads to a “secret” local beach hangout, a long green fence blocks your view of the beach until you reach a more passable opening about half a kilometre further along. That’s the entrance to Independence Beach’s modest “restaurant row”; the first eatery you’ll come to is the Small Beach Bar. Set up by the proprietors of the Small Hotel, one of downtown Sihanoukville’s best hotels, it’s one of the most popular bar/restaurants on the beach.
If there is more activity than you’re in the mood for along this relatively busy section of the beach, it’s easy enough to escape: just start walking south. On weekends, the area that parallels the green fence is a popular local picnic spot and you may not be able to find a place to plant yourself, but that’s okay. Keep walking and pretty soon you’ll come to the “secret” spot mentioned above. Stop there for refreshments, or stop for the day. Although there’s nothing flashy about it, the food and drink stall sells everything you need and the enterprising proprietors have set up random seating under the trees.
Still not mellow enough for you? Keep walking south. Don’t be intimidated by the cement posts that mark Holiday Palace’s turf as they are just there to tell motorbikes not to pass. Once you get past Holiday Palace, there’s a lovely stretch of beach no one ever seems to go to. As a bonus, there’s a little pier you can walk out on to. At the end of the pier, a gazebo provides shade for a picnic table that is rarely taken advantage of. If you stay for any length of time, or even if you don’t, the caretaker may ask you for 1000 riel for the privilege, but then again, maybe he won’t.
If you’re really ambitious and a little bit adventurous, you can continue walking all the way to Sokha Beach. It’s a bit circuitous, but there’s also a system of dirt roads and tracks on the headland that lead to a fishing village tucked away in the corner of the headland.
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23 Tola , Phum 4 , Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
This property is 4 minutes walk from the beach. Just a 2-minute walk to Ochheuteal Beach, where you can soak up the sun during the day and enjoy dining at night, is Sihanoukville Plaza Hotel. It offers simply furnished rooms with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is provided.
Featuring tiled flooring, as well as wooden panelling and furnishings, rooms come with a small refrigerator, desk and en suite bathroom with hot/cold shower facilities. Select rooms offer a bathtub. Slippers are provided.
Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a tour desk with a ticketing service. Laundry and massage services can be arranged for a fee. Free private parking is available.
It is a 5-minute drive to Sihanoukville's famous lion statues, which is also near a night market and various dining and entertainment options. A 10-minute drive leads to downtown Sihanoukville from Sihanoukville Plaza Hotel.
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Sihanoukville Plaza Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 6 Mar 2013.
Hotel Rooms: 51
#8 Serendipity Road, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
Offering bright and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi, Serendipity Beach Resort is just 30 m from Serendipity Beach. An outdoor pool sits in the middle of the resort, which has its own coffee house and provides free public parking.
A short walk from Ochheuteal Beach, Serendipity Beach Resort is approximately a 15-minute drive from Sihanoukville Airport.
Each air-conditioned room has a balcony and private bathroom with hot shower and bathtub. Rooms also are equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, personal safe and tea/coffee maker.
Have a relaxing dip in the resort’s swimming pool or enjoy body treatments at the spa.
Guests can plan day tours with the hotel’s concierge. Meeting room facilities are also available.
A variety of Khmer and Western dishes are served at the in-house Coffee House.
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Serendipity Beach Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 24 Jul 2013.
Hotel Rooms: 49
St 23 Tola, Modol 4, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
This property is 4 minutes walk from the beach. Golden Sand Hotel is located steps from Ochheuteal Beach. It offers free parking and has a restaurant, bar, outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.
Rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, cable TV, a minibar and a writing desk.
Local, Asian and European dishes are served at Golden Sand’s restaurant. Guests can also have a drink at the pool-side café and lobby bar.
The Golden Sand Hotel is 1 km way from the town centre.
This property is also rated for the best value in Sihanoukville! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Golden Sand Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 21 Jul 2010.
Hotel Rooms: 132
2 Thnou, Sangkat # 3, Khan Mittapheap, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Located on a private beach in Sihanoukville, this 4-star hotel offers a peaceful retreat with its tropical gardens and sea-facing accommodation. It houses an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Spacious rooms at Independence Hotel offer either a rainforest or ocean view and include a cable TV and modern bathroom with a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar are included.
Independence is about a 30-minute drive from Ream National Park and Kbal Chhay Waterfalls. Sihanoukville International Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive away.
The Coral Restaurant serves á la carte meals and a buffet spread of international dishes. The Sunset Terrace offers fresh seafood while the History Bar & Lounge features a variety of beverages and snacks.
Guests can use the business centre or make travel arrangements at the tour desk. Other facilities at Independence include water sports and the Jouvence Spa.
This property is also rated for the best value in Sihanoukville! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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Independence Hotel Resort & Spa has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Jan 2010.
Hotel Rooms: 113
Street 2 Thnou, Sangkat 4, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
This property is 2 minutes walk from the beach. Sokha Beach Resort is a beachfront spa and resort located in Sihanoukville, Southern Cambodia. With easy access to the 1.5 km long white sand beach, the resort also features landscaped gardens, swimming pools, multiple restaurants, spa facilities as well as poolside swim up bars.
All rooms feature a private balcony and are fitted with wooden flooring, individual air-conditioning and hot water system. Also included in the rooms are a personal safety deposit box, flat-screen cable TV, minibar and an ensuite bathroom with separate bathtubs and shower cubicles.
The resort features 2 large swimming pools with an adjoining kids’ pool, poolside swimup bars such as the “Pool Bar” and “Dolphin Bar”. Guests can also visit other bars that are located along and on the beach. Beachfront dining options are also available via “The Deck” and “Lemongrass”, which offer asian and western cuisine.
Jasmine Spa also offers guests relaxing massages in private treatment rooms, which include double and triple massage bed combinations for couples, families and friends. Guests can also select to have their massages at the outdoor kiosks on the terrace, while overlooking the sea view.Guests can also enjoy the complimentary steam, sauna, hot tub, the fitness centre, or even the Kids’ Club and beauty salon services.
Located within 30 minutes driving distance from Sihanoukville International airport, 5 minutes to the coastal town center, and 3 hour 30 minutes drive from Phnom Penh International Airport, Sokha Beach Resort offers airport transfers depending on where you are landing and daily complimentary city shuttle service.
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Sokha Beach Resort has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 Jul 2010.
Hotel Rooms: 391, Hotel Chain: Sokha Hotels & Resorts
Marina Road, Otres 2, Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Sihanoukville, Cambodia
White Boutique Hotel offers colonial-style accommodation on Otres 2 Beach in Sihanoukville. The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool made of natural quartz and andesite stones, equipped with a hydro massage zone. Panoramic views of the sunset and the sea can be enjoyed at the private beach area and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
From the property, it is a 15-minute tuk-tuk ride to the city centre of Sihanoukville. It is a 25 km drive from the hotel to Ream National Park and 16 km to Sihanoukville Airport. Phnom Penh takes a 4-hour drive. Airport transfers and shuttle services can be arranged upon request at an additional charge.
All rooms are air-conditioned and feature beds with orthopedic mattresses, minibar and a flat-screen TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes and free toiletries.
The reception operates from 07:00 to 23:00 daily. Complimentary yoga and Chi Kung classes are available for guests who wish to relax after a busy day. The on-site spa offers Thai massage services, while ticketing and transport services can be arranged. Guests can also engage in activities such as snorkelling, diving and horse riding nearby.
White Restaurant serves up a variety of European and Asian cuisine made from fresh ingredients and filtered water. The air-conditioned bar has a selection of alcoholic beverages such as wine as well as smoothies and fruit juices.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Sihanoukville! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
This property is also rated for the best value in Sihanoukville! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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White Boutique Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Dec 29, 2015
Hotel Rooms: 19
Being the locals, we know the true value of our land. We always listen and arrange everything as your desire. Please kindly send us whatever about your trip,we will send you best offers quickly.
Guest Name: Ms. Lyn
Country: Philippines
City: Manila
N.of Person: 1 pax
Travel date: 23-09-2024
Booked: Ream National Park Kayaking & Boat Trip Day Tour
Tour Style: Beach Break Holiday
Duration: Full Day
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