Once the favourite seaside retreat of colonial-era French holiday-makers where a resort in Kep was the ‘must have’, the quiet town of Kep was long abandoned and nearly forgotten with the retreat of the French. In recent years, it’s become favoured once again by those looking for a tranquil escape and a stay at a Kep boutique hotel will not disappoint. Wander down to the southwest coast of Cambodia to idyll away your days, stroll sandy beaches and discover colonial haunts. A stay at a boutique beach resort in Kep is the perfect antidote for life in a chaotic world.

Hotels in Kep:

Khla Lodge Kampot
In the Countryside
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Khla Lodge Kampot
Samanea Beach Resort
By the Sea
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Samanea Beach Resort
Villa Des Palmes
Villa Des Palmes
In the Countryside
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Plan a Quiet Luxury Escape in a Kep Beach Resort, Cambodia

Set along the Gulf of Thailand and founded during the early 1900s, Kep is a small seaside town on Cambodia’s southwest coast. And Secret Retreats have selected a delightful Kep beach resort, perfectly placed to enjoy the best of the destination and the beach life. Here, travellers wanting to get away from it all can soak up the sun on Kep Beach or take a short 20-minute boat ride to laze on the lovely white sand beach of Rabbit Island, locally known as Koh Tonsay.

Beyond the beach, one can explore the town’s charming French colonial villas and the mansion on the hill, which once belonged to the former King Sihanouk. For local dining, visit the bustling crab market and sample some of Kep’s famous crabs, best flavoured with an abundance of pepper that comes from nearby farms, which are also well worth a visit. Visit a Kampot pepper plantation to see how this world famous pepper is grown and harvested or head to the lovely colonial riverside town, Kampot. And what better way to enjoy and explore this quiet but fascinating foodie heaven than from the luxury of your Kep boutique hotel.

One can also capture the region’s breathtaking natural beauty by walking or cycling along the trail at Kep National Park, or exploring the caves in and around Kep. The largest and most impressive one, Kompong Trach, has lovely limestone formations as well as a swimmin