Archive for KEP Province

Background of KEP Province

Kep is a seaside tourist city located 173 kilometers southwest of Phnom Penh. Visitors from Phnom Penh take the National Road 3 via Kampot Province or National Road 2 via Takoa Province. In addition, the train form Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville stops at the Damnak Canng Eur Station, about 7 kilometers from the city, foreigners coming from Vietname or Sihanoukville to the Kep City Port.

Kep is a small city. The beach, which is suitable for swimming, is only 1,000 meters long, and the sand is not white as in Sihanoukville. However, Kep is a big seafood market.

The city was founded in 1908 during the friend colonial times. It was renovate into a beautiful seaside resort in 1960s during the King Norodom Sihanouk’s Sangkum Reastr Niyum regime. The name Kep is derived from the French words Le cap, or cape in English. A cape a point of land juts into water, especially a headland significant for navigation.

Khmer legend offers another explanation for the name. there once was a prince name Sakor Reach who possessed great magical powers. One day, Sakor Reach used his magic to hypnotize a commander of Angkor Thom before stealing the commander’s horse and escaping to the south west part of the country. While Sakor Reach was relaxed the seaside, the commander’s troops caught up him. Nervous, the prince suddenly hopped on the back of the commander’s horse. The horse reared back, however, and fell on the prince, losing its saddle1 in the process. The prince got back on the horse and rode off, leaving the saddle there. Hence, the area was called Kep She. Later it was shortened to Kep.

Kep Accommodations

Veranda Resort, Kep City, CambodiaVeranda Bungalows and Resort Range: $20-$60 (including breakfast) BRF Stylish bungalows with veranda on the hillside. Restaurant: The unique Jungle Bar serves wide variety of Cambodian and international cuisine, has a full bar and a terrace with comfortable seating and a spectacular sunset view of the ocean and islands.

Tel: 012-888619, 092-948093

E-mail: verandaresort@mobitel.com.kh

Website: www.veranda-resort.com

The Beach House, Kep City,CambodiaThe Beach House Range: 30$-45$ New Hotel on the hillside overlooking Kep Beach. Nicely decorated rooms with a/c, satellite TV, hot water, fridge, en suite bathroom and balconies with picturesque ocean views, Swimming pool, spa, Good restaurant serving asian and western food, Full bar, Metting room. 24 hours electricity.

Tel: 012-240090

E-mail: info@thebeachhousekep.com

Website: www.thebeachhousekep.com

Champey Inn, Kep CityChampey Inn Range: $30 B/FRF 16 bungalows. The finest accommodations in kep. Fan bungalows with stylish decor in a garden setting overlooking the ocean. Swimming pool. Tours. Restaurant: French fare with and emphasis on seafood. Pleasant open air seating a stone’s throw from the ocean, and stylish indoor seating at the Inn. Wine.

Tel: 012-501742

E-mail: champeyinn@mobitel.com.kh

Kep Lodge Brand new fan and sea breeze cooled thatched bungalows with big terrace, bordering the National Park, offering a spectacular view of mountains and islands. Six nicely decorated, spacious wooden or concrete bungalows surrounded by a garden with many fruit trees. Rooms equipped with comfortable 1.6m mattresses, bathroom has hot water, some with bathtub. Restaurant serving outstanding Khmer and Western food (some Swiss specialties). The comfortable bar with pool table is a great place for a cocktail or a glass of wine. Western-managed, very friendly staff.

Rooms from US 15 including breakfast…

Tel: +(855) (0)92-435330

Email: info@keplodge.com

Website: www.keplodge.com

Star Inn Range: $20 – $50 FRF Set on the hill overlooking Kep Beach, Clean fan or a/c rooms with cable TV and hot water. Each room has a private balcony with ocean views. A rooftop restaurant bar overlook Kep Beach.

Tel: 011-765999, 012-765777, 016-765999

Le Bout du Monde Range: $5 – $15 BRF Traditional Khmer wooden house with rooms and bungalows to offer. Set back on the mountain with a nice view of the ocean and sunsets. Restaurant and Full bar.

Tel: 012-242166, 011-996980