South East Asia has some spectacular beaches and Cambodia is blessed with many, and many that are still pristine and undeveloped. The beaches all reside along the south-western coast from the border with Thailand at Koh Kong in the north to Kampot on the Vietnam border in the south. The offshore area is also home to several islands many of which feature superb sandy beaches.
It is worth mentioning that the days of undeveloped beach escapes along this coast are short numbered with foreign investment, especially from Chinese developers, pouring into the area which is now seeing massive swathes of mangrove forest, national park, and beach habitats cleared for large scale resort developments.
This list includes all of Cambodia’s named beaches and many of the unnamed ones wich total to over 75. Some are easy to access, some difficult and currently there is a diverse range of options from high-end beach resorts, through to traditional bungalows, and lots of untouched beaches that are accessed only by trekking (at the moment). The list is broken into mainland beaches (by district) and Island Beaches (by island) with a map at the bottom of the page.
Mainland Beaches
Koh Kong District
Koh Kong District (on the mainland) is known for its natural wonder and features numerous undeveloped beaches including Koh Kong Beach ឆ្នេរកោះកុង, Bakhlong Beach ឆ្នេរប៉ាក់ខ្លង, Koh Kong beach in Stueng Veaeng commune សង្កាត់ស្ទឹងវែង, Kien Tuk Beach ឆ្នេរពយកៀនទឹក, Chamlang Ko Beach ឆ្នេរចម្លងគោ, Fishing Beach ឆ្នេរនេសាទ, along with many that are the subject of large developments including Kiri Sakor, Seven Star Beach and the Dara Sakor beach. Places to stay near to the beach: at the northern end Paddy’s Bamboo Guesthouse offers great value while at the southern end of Koh Kong check out the five-star Dara Sakor Golf Hotel.
Sihanoukville
Kaev Phos commune ឃុំកែវផុស
A long stretch of undeveloped white sandy beach bar Ta Barang Resort (ឆ្នេរតាបារាំង) and Leapheng Beach Resort located in the northern area of Sihanoukville Province at Rithy 2 village, Kaev Phos (or Keo Phos) commune. Once a completely deserted beach and unjoined by any road a local developed a home and lodge after returning from France. It remains undeveloped bar six huts and two bungalows.
Prek Treng Beach ឆ្នេរព្រែកត្រែង
Beautiful Secluded beach with a family-friendly stretch of white sand, shallow water & less development than other beaches nearby Sihanoukville.
Victory Beach ឆ្នេរជ័យជំនះ
A small section of beach that is surrounded by development including casinos and the nearby port.
Hawaii Beach ឆ្នេរហាវ៉ៃ
Small quiet beach with shallow water in front of the Emario Beach Resort.
Ratanak Beach ឆ្នេររតនៈ
A small secluded beach in the bustling Sihanoukville fronted by a Chinese seafood restaurant. A great place to watch sunsets.
Independence Beach ឆ្នេរឯករាជ្
Long stretch of white sandy beach with the beautiful Independence Hotel Resort & Spa at the northern end, and the massive new Blue Bay Resort, Sunshine Bay Hotel, and Holiday Palace/Holiday Inn at the southern end. It’s also a popular place to watch the sunset.
Sokha Beach ឆ្នេរសុខា
The beach mostly private fronting the Sokha Beach Resort but is OK for the public to access at the southern end. You can also access the beach through the Sokha Beach Resort with a fee that also entitles you to use the resort’s pool. Usually, the beach is quite clean apart from busy times.
Serendipity Beach
The small northern section of Ochheuteal Beach, from the pier to the rocks, is known as Serendipity Beach. Amazingly amongst all the development in Sihanoukville, there are still some beach bungalows here.
Ochheuteal Beach
It is the most popular section of beach on Siahoukville’s coast. It stretches for around 4km and is the subject of a lot of new developments. The southern end is a little more relaxed. At the southern end (pictured) is the Sunset Lounge which offers rooms and bungalows by the beach.
Otres, Otres 2 and Otres 3 Beach
Otres 1 is long stretching section of beach that is also the subject of a lot of building development. It can also get a bit messy with rubbish left behind and washing up onto the beach. Otres 2 refers to the southern section of the beach which features less development and a more local feel. The pick of places to stay at Otres 2 is the fab White Boutique. Otres 3 at the very southern end split by the river mouth is completely undeveloped (currently) and usually very quiet.
Beaches near Ream National Park
Coconut Ream Beach ចំការដូងរាម
A narrow strip of undeveloped beach area near the Sihanoukville airport. It is likely to be developed soon with the nearby project The Premier Lake Hotel and Casino underway and plots of land on the beach appearing for sale on Chinese websites.
Ream Beach ឆ្នេររាម
Peaceful area with local development but not quite the white sandy beaches you’ll find elsewhere. Along the coastal road, there are several small Khmer hammock restaurants that front sandy parts of the beach and there is the Ream Beach Guesthouse.
Kaoh Sramaoch Beach ឆ្នេរកោះស្រមោច
Home to the massive new Hailong Bay Beach Tourist Resort/Sealong Bay Zhongqi Conifer Hotel development.
Prek Chak Beach ឆ្នេរព្រែកចាក
Currently undeveloped although that will likely change very shortly with massive swathes of land being cleared.
Koh Sampouch/Sampoch Island Beach ឆ្នេរកោះសំពោច/Prince Island
A stretch of undeveloped beach on the mainland with a small offshore island linked to by a walk bridge. Beautifully scenic coast with large rock escarpment and boulders with a coastal walk bridge. There is a fee to enter the area and is the site of expected development by Chinese developers.
Silver Beach ឆ្នេរប្រាក់
Mostly undeveloped white sandy beaches backed by Ream National Park, but new developments are set to change that fast.
Kep and Kampot
Kep Beach ឆ្នេរកែប
Small sandy beach that is usually clean and popular for swimming. At the southern end, you’ll find the Beach House which offers nice rooms right by the beach.
Island Beaches
Koh Rong – កោះរ៉ុង
Koh Rong is the largest and most developed island off Cambodia’s cost and features several bays and 20 (or more) beaches, some named and some unnamed. Popular beaches include Sok San Beach/Long Beach, Coconut Beach, Lonely Beach, Southwestern Beach, and Long Set Beach. For a deserted beach experience try Lonely Beach, for family-friendly beach holiday try Sok San Beach Resort, and for beach parties head to Police Beach.
Koh Rong Samloem – កោះរុងសន្លឹម
Near to Koh Rong and while substantially smaller it has several beautiful beaches including Saracen Bay Beach and Lazy Beach. For a stunning private beach and cozy/modern bungalows try Sunboo Beach Bungalows and on the opposite side of the island try Sacran Bay Resort which has villas directly facing to the beach and ocean.
Koh Ta Kiev – កោះតាគៀវ
A smaller island that features four beautiful beaches. The Last Point Resort (pictured) is located right on the beach offering bungalows, dorm beds, and hammocks from an amazing $2! Paradise doesn’t get cheaper than that.
Koh Tonsay (Rabbit Island) – កោះទន្សាយ
The smaller undeveloped island offers six beaches. There are two places offering traditional bungalows by the beach being Srey Ngin Bungalow and Khim Vouch Lay Bungalow both of which start around $10 a night.
Koh Totang – កោះទទឹង
Koh Totang – a small secluded island inhabited by only a handful of people. You can enjoy the beaches, go snorkeling, and completely connect with nature as there are no cars or development, and only five bungalows by the beach (Nomads Land).
Koh Sdach or King Island – កោះស្ដេច
There are three accommodation options on the island. The island has two beaches and a couple of dive sites and is also home to major developments.
Koh Kong Island – កោះកុងក្រៅ
A large and undeveloped island where you are likely to have the beaches all to yourself of which there are several.
Koh Russei (Bamboo Island) – កោះឫស្សី
A scenic, small and undeveloped island with very beautiful beaches. It features the new luxury five-star resort Alila Villas Koh Russey.
Koh Thmei – កោះថ្មី
The island is renowned for its birdlife and wildlife along with its pristine condition. Bungalows are available on the island at Koh Thmei Resort. There are several beaches on the island and most are completely untouched although there are now several developments taking place including that of Golden Gulf.
Koh Tang – កោះតាង
The island is known for its marine life with several diving spots including a wreck site. It also features several sandy beaches and rocky bays.