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Voykit pocket guide · Cambodia
Koh Rong
កោះរុង
Spend 2–3 days on Koh Rong for beaches, night plankton and cheap bungalows; ferry from Sihanoukville takes ~2 h.
Koh Rong is a low‑key island off Sihanoukville with white‑sand beaches, phosphorescent water and basic bungalows. A short ferry ride and limited services mean 2–3 days cover the main sights without rushing.
- Country
- Cambodia
- Local name
- កោះរុង
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Oct (rainy season, some services close)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.
- Daily spend
- Budget US$30–45 excl. bed · Mid US$45–70 excl. bed · High US$70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Smart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire 118 · Ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, C, G · 230 V · 50 Hz · Most sockets take flat US and round European pins; newer hotels have UK-style type G.
- Tipping
- Street food: Nothing.; Sit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.; Tuk-tuk: Round up; US$2–5 extra for a full Angkor day.; Guide day: US$5–10 per person.; Massage: US$1–2 per hour.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Bottled water everywhere; many hotels have refill stations.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road. Paper goes in the bin in older places.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Round‑trip ferry Sihanoukville ↔ Koh Rong | US$10–20 |
| Local fishing boat island hop | US$25 |
| Meal at Khmer restaurant | US$2–3 |
| Beer (Klang can) | US$1 |
| Bungalow dorm bed | US$5–7 per night |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KOS · Sihanoukville International Airport
- Ferry departs from the town’s port, ~2 h ride
Typical fares
- Ferry Sihanoukville → Koh Rong
- US$10–20 round‑trip, ~2 h (check)
- Motorbike rental
- ≈US$5 per day
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Footpaths link villages; motorbike rentals (≈US$5/day) from hotels; local fishing boats US$25 for island hops.
See and do
Known for
- White‑sand beaches
- Phosphorescent plankton
- Snorkelling and diving
- Jungle hikes
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sihanoukville | Ferry from Sihanoukville port, about 08:00 or 13:30, 2 h rideFerry from Sihanoukville port, about 8:00 AM or 1:30 PM, 2 h ride | ≈2 h each way |
| Koh Rong Samloem | Speedboat from Koh Tuich or Sok‑San, 30–45 min | ≈1 h total |
| Long Set Beach (Sunset side) | Motorbike or hired fishing boat from Koh Tuich, 45 min | ≈1 h |
Sleep
- Coconut Beach Bungalows
- Rooms & tents from US$7/night; power evenings only
- Monkey Island
- Beach bungalows US$15–25 for 3–5 persons; meals US$3–5
- Paradise Bungalows
- US$30–50; water purification, limited daytime power
- Lonely‑Beach Bungalow Resort
- US$20–30; boat transfer US$20 roundtrip
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | សូមទោសsom tos |
| Thank you | អរគុណaw kun |
| How much is it? | តើតម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន?tae tmlay pon man |
| Where is the bathroom? | បន្ទប់ទឹកនៅឯណា?bantoap tuk nov ae na |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Sampeah (palms together, slight bow); higher hands for elders and monks; avoid: Firm handshakes with older women
- Head and feet: Keep feet down and pointed away from people and Buddha images; avoid: Touching heads, even children's
- Temples: Shoes and hat off inside, shoulders and knees covered; avoid: Sitting with feet toward the Buddha; women touching monks
- Keeping face: Stay calm and smile when things go wrong; avoid: Shouting or public anger
- Giving and receiving: Use the right hand or both hands; avoid: Tossing money or objects
- Photos: Ask first, especially of monks and at memorials; avoid: Selfies at Tuol Sleng and Choeung Ek
Scams and watch-outs
- No ATMs on the island; cash must be taken from Sihanoukville (≈10% surcharge).
- Electricity from generators, usually only 18:00–22:00.
- Ferry schedules can change; confirm drop‑off point with your accommodation.
- Deforestation and waste issues – bring reusable bottles and pack out trash.
Low serious crime; watch for petty theft on beaches and keep an eye on personal items. Marine safety: swim only where flagged, avoid strong currents at night, and use reputable boat operators.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Koh Rong yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- White‑sand beaches
- Phosphorescent plankton
- Snorkelling and diving
- Jungle hikes
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Koh Rong: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Koh Rong, revision 5242340 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5242340
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/koh-rong). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.