Saracen Bay hotels & places to stay

The bungalow is situated right in the centre of Saracen Bay, perfect location for the beach but during our stay there was very loud construction work just a few metres away! The bar is a few metres in front of the bungalow and has loud music until midnight, but is awesome to hang out at. The water in the toilet, sink and shower was yellow and dirty, but I think this is the same all over the island. Just make sure to brush your teeth with bottled water! Lots of mosquitos around, and sand flies on the beach. But overall a wonderful, relaxing stay, with a chilled party atmosphere in the evenings

Kong Rong Sanloem is a beautiful island but more expensive than mainland Sihanoukville and we found that Saracen Bay was by far the priciest spot on the island and most accommodation was either resorts or hostel/dorms with a huge leap in price difference between the two. We were happy when we came across Orchid Resort, although it may not seem value for money in comparison to mainland it most definitely is when you consider its location and competitors prices. We stayed in a private double room with a fan which was basic but had all that we needed for a couple of nights stay. The restaurant food is a bit over priced and I believe there are better opinions along the beach but the wifi worked well in the restaurant.

My boyfriend and me stayed three nights at the eden sea side and enjoyed our stay! We had the bungalow with sea view (make sure you book this one) and had the most amazing view! Imagine you wake up and look through your window, beside your bed and can look over the bay! 10s Walk to the beach and if you walk 5 min you will find some more crouded restaurants and bars. If you want to have laid back days at Sanloem you are at the right place! The staff is also helpful (sometimes a bit shy) but friendly.

We stayed in unit 16 and we were happily satisfied with the location. About half way back in the complex and quiet in the evenings. AC worked well. Has a few very short power cuts-nothing more than a few minutes. The staff clean the beach from every day and the area immediately in front of the resort was clean and great swimming. Food was great here. We ate at other places but continued to return here for flavor and quality of ingredients. We stayed at another place in Saracen Bay as well but preferred this room and food but liked the quieter location further down the beach. They picked us up and dropped us off from the dock included so we didn’t need to hoof our packs the distance in the heat.

Holiday mood spoiled as resort failed to pick us up from the Saracen Bay Left Pier due to reason we couldn't believe (said sent boat man to the wrong pier despite our mentioned of the Ferry company with stated arrival time in our 3 repeated mails before arrival). We ended up looking for a Boat Taxi ourselves and paid USD15 to get to the resort. If not, we would have to walk one hour on the beach to reach Freedom Resort at the far end of the Bay. The Manager did apologize to us and offered to refund the USD15 when we check out the next day. However, this did not happen and he failed to refund us the money. He ordered a boat with one of his staff to send us to the Pier for our return Ferry. To our surprise we were sent to the wrong pier nearby. We have to request the boatman and his staff to send us to the correct pier at the far end. They seemed reluctant but obliged at the end and we ended up paying another smaller fees as tips to reach the right pier. Unbelievable but believe it!

This is definitely the best spot in Saracen bay. The water is the cleanest (a beautiful turquoise) and it is quiet. The food is good and the restaurant/chill out space is really well designed, breezy and relaxed. We spend many a cool hour, playing the games they had available. The Spanish waiter was particularly friendly (he lent my husband his clippers) and the dive school leader, Eric, was really kind to the kids (he made them free chocolate mousse!) and helpful with equipment and advice. I’d recommend this place for families.

We called up front and were picked up from the ferry. We took the speed ferry but the owner told us the slow ferry comes at the jetty more near the resort. We stayed at the treehouse which was simply amazing, we enjoyed it a lot. The staff is friendly and the owner is a great guy. The resort has a restaurant with a lot of nice food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Around the bay you can walk around, hire a kayak, swim in the very clear water or even go for snorkeling. If in the future I visit Koh Rong Samloem again I will definitely stay here.

This place may be the best mid range option on Saracen Bay. Very well managed, every detail is taken care of. Stayed 3 nights in a standard bungalow with free breakfast for $42 per night. May have received an upgrade, as my bungalow was on the sea front! Was greeted with a welcome drink, blend of watermelon and passion fruit, nice touch, and while enjoying the drink, staff inspected my room to be sure all was in order. The room was clean and well organized. Large round bed with mosquito net, wardrobe, table and chairs. Bathroom had a warm shower. Balcony was large enough for a table and 2 chairs. Even had a clothesline along side the balcony. External appearance was fantastic, large one way glass walls. My only criticism of the room is that although there was a fan in the room, it was pretty hot inside (this was March, a hot month). The room is well sealed and windows do not open, no chance to capture a cross breeze. Know people have a phobia about jungle critters in their rooms (geckos), but fan cooled rooms need ventilation. Perhaps they could put a screen door on the entry so people have the option of leaving the door open at night. As for the facilities, there were a good number of seating options on the beach, shade and sun. Lounge chairs, sun beds, hammocks, swings, all comfortable and in good condition. Restaurant served very good food at a reasonable price. Ate all of my meals there and was not disappointed. Oh, and the boss threw in a complimentary glass of wine for each night of my stay, another nice touch. Except that he may not have told the staff about it - each night I had to tell the staff that the wine was supposed to be free, which made me feel like Johnny cheapskate, trying to get a free glass of wine. Breakfast wasn't the usual generic Asian buffet style. Guests choose one main (eggs and toast), one sweet (pancakes), and coffee or tea (one cup). Suited me fine. Electricity ran 24 hours, and the wifi worked fine for email and light browsing, bo

Our stay was fantastic. Artur collected us from the ferry as I had a broken ankle and took us round the bay on their little boat. They even carried me from shore to boat. Both he and Karolina could not have been more helpful and friendly...they sent for medicine from the mainland and helped us to get the ferry back. There are 5 bungalows...all beautifully made and with lovely little touches. They are still very new and I'm sure they will be even better once all the finishing touches have been made. Each bungalow is ocean facing and has a private balcony. Breakfast was brought to us at whatever time you wanted...no breakfast before 9am here!! The food was lovely and lots of fresh seafood. I think that once the restaurant and bar have been built then there will be even more choice. You can't beat breakfast on your balcony looking out to the sea and the banana pancakes are to die for...espcially with chocolate sauce! The resort is based at the quiet end of the island and if you are looking for peace and quiet then this really is the place for you...relaxed, quiet, and peaceful with luxurious accommodation...white sands and blue waters...hammocks in the sea...paradise. The staff were all very friendly and helpful as well. We stayed an extra night as we loved it so much. After 4 weeks of travelling across Vietnam, this was our treat before going home and it was worth the travelling on buses and ferries on my crutches to get here! We would both love to come back and hope to do so one day. We wish you both all the very best and thank you so much for such a wonderful experience.

Not really an "eco" village, as the lodge runs on a generator, but solar power has some advantages. Nice wood lodge managed by foreigners with friendly and hard-working local staff. Tried several of the resorts on Saracen Bay and the food here is easily the best on the beach. It's also a good value. The tent bungalows have solar-charged batteries, and there's usually enough juice to keep a fan going throughout the night. But the tents get much hotter than bungalows during the day - and if the flies of mozzies get in, you've got problems. The mattress on the floor is ok, but the bedding could be better. They really should clean the grotty outside of the tents. The tent bungalows are quiet at night except for the sounds of animals, including a few rats that scurried around the outside of the tent. If it were a wood or thatch bungalow, they would have been all over the bed. Each tent is under a thatch cover and has its own separate bathroom with cold water - can be very cold in the morning. The beach here is arguably the cleanest and prettiest stretch on the bay. Didn't have any problems with sandflies, but there are plenty of small jellyfish to sting you.

It felt like luxury having hot water and air conditioning after spending a few days on the bigger island, Koh Rong, without it. The owners look after you very well. I ate the best omelette I’ve had in three weeks in Cambodia for breakfast at their restaurant. They keep their beach area exceptionally clean and the rooms are beautiful and spacious, they have a nice big bathroom and the bungalows suit the demographics of the island. We stayed in a family beachfront bungalow.

What a beautiful place to be! We stayed in Saracen Bay Resort for a long weekend and just needed a break from bustling Phnom Penh. From the moment we booked we already got a welcome email with all necessary information about the property and the ferry schedule, which was a great start. We took the fast ferry from Koh Rong Dive center for 20 USD incl. return ticket. When we arrived at Saracen Bay one staff member was already waiting for us at the pier and guided us the 500 meters to the resort, which is situated nearly at the end of the beach and run by a German guy. Our bungalow was beautifully decorated and is definitely one of the outstanding ones on the island. The bungalow had a big bed with a mosquito net, a little desk, a rattan shelf unit to store the clothes, hangers, little bed side table and a beautiful bathroom with complimentary amenities. Be aware that the water is cold, but not ice-cold, as the sun is warming it up. The terrace was lovely with lounge chairs and even a lounge sofa. As all bungalows are facing the ocean we could wake up in the morning with a beautiful view to the ocean. The curtains were really helpful when it comes to sleeping in. Thank you to the very good cleaning ladies, which did a fantastic job everyday and provided us with new towels and new bottled water. They even gave us two towels per person (one for the beach and one for the bungalow). We loved the sounds of the jungle and the waves in the evening. The food was always awesome! Really fresh ingredients and compared to the other places much better (in quality and price). Overall our stay was awesome! We were so sad, when we had to leave the place but we are looking forward coming back! We know it is one of the pricier options, but definitely worth the money and you have electricity 24hours. Just a little suggestion to the owner: Our mattress was a bit too soft and thin, so if it is possible a thicker mattress would make sleeping even better.

We stayed here for 2 nights. We have a wonderful time here. Excellent resort & interesting room . The room is spacious and clean ,air conditioning , fan , plenty of in house movies to choose from, as there isn't any TV channel. The room will gets bright by early morning around 0550, so don't forget to bring your eye-shades. Breakfast was good with either Internatimal or Khmer choice . Location is at Saracen Bay ,white sand crystal clear clean water .All domes are facing the beach .Staffs are friendly and very helpful . They can help you to reconfirm your ferry timing . Buy return ferry ticket from Silhanouville jetty ( ticket agents) .Just 10 min or less ,walked from the jetty to the resort . Remember to put on your slippers. There are resorts / bungalows on the left and right of Moonlight Resort. We had our meal at Secret Paradise and Natural Island with reasonable price . If you would like to see the sunset ,go to Lazy Beach which is another side of the island . 10min walk to Octopus Bar and then another 1.5km walk through the jungle . Highly recommended . And we will be back again .

Very unfortunate for us when our stay were heavily effected by the direct strong wind from Saracen Bay. We did almost nothing on the water including the planned snorkeling tour due to very strong waves and wind. Even though, It can't resist the beauty of this resort with it charming sand bank. The view from its water front is absolutely fantastic especially in the morning. The facility is new enough, clean and modern, not the stars rated standard but nice for your leisure. 24h electricity, instant hot water shower, modest wifi connection and air con. Good cleanliness during our stay. To be frank, every resorts within this location are also having the same stunning view and the sands of Saracen Bay, too. I would rate this facility 3rd position after The Moonlight (for its attractive design and restaurant) and The One (for its swimming pool). The pipe front desk/ restaurant is a bit rustic and simple. Food quality is so-so. The people of Cambodia are very welcoming and charm. Recommended

Saloem is no longer a peaceful island.... the resort is also surrounded by loud music and happy hour locals that will make sure you cant sleep at all. In any case and evenif you suffer from deep deaf, the bedbugs will take on you! Don't expect any kind of service or room cleaning, (I don't think it was even cleaned before our arrival!). The place seems to be basically abandoned. We had however very kind help from the 2 only staff when we requested in order to organize logistics to leave the island earlier.

Very comfortable and quiet facilities, a limited number of bungalow which guarantees not too many noises. The location is fine, far from the bar with loud music. Saracen Bay is very clean and nice, the view is amazing. The pool was under repair, which was a very bad surprise, but the staff made tremendous efforts to compensate that. The team is very attentive to our comfort and needs and we really enjoy to stay 4 nights.