Major city · Cambodia
Koh Rong Sanloem
Spend 2–3 days to enjoy beaches, snorkeling and jungle walks; longer only for multiple dive trips.
Koh Rong Sanloem is a low‑key island 25 km off Sihanoukville, offering four main bays, dive sites at M'Pai Bay and limited accommodation; a short stay covers the highlights.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- KOS
- Nights
- 2–3
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Koh Rong Sanloem117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Koh Rong Sanloem, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for strong currents when swimming and keep valuables secure on beaches.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Main gateway to Koh Rong Sanloem; ferries depart from Sihanoukville port (≈30 km (19 mi) north).).KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Main gateway to Koh Rong Sanloem; ferries depart from Sihanoukville port (≈19 mi (30 km) north).).
- Getting aroundNo motorised transport; walk trails between bays (30 min to Lazy Beach, 3 h strenuous to M'Pai Bay) or use scheduled taxi boats (US$5–10 per person).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (bottled)US$1–2
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi boat farecheckUS$5–10
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personUS$10
- Mid-range bedPrivate bungalow, a night, per roomUS$55
- High-end bedPrivate bungalow, a night, per roomUS$80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$30 · Mid US$55 · High US$90
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Main gateway to Koh Rong Sanloem; ferries depart from Sihanoukville port (≈30 km (19 mi) north).)KOS Sihanoukville International Airport (Main gateway to Koh Rong Sanloem; ferries depart from Sihanoukville port (≈19 mi (30 km) north).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Koh Rong Sanloem: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No motorised transport; walk trails between bays (30 min to Lazy Beach, 3 h strenuous to M'Pai Bay) or use scheduled taxi boats (US$5–10 per person).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Saracen Bay
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Walk from M'Pai Bay (30 min) or taxi boat (US$5)
Resort beach, shallow water.
Lazy Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Walk from Saracen Bay (≈30 min) or taxi boat from M'Pai Bay
Sunset view, quiet.
Koh Rong (neighbor island)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Scheduled boat from M'Pai Bay at 12:00Scheduled boat from M'Pai Bay at 12:00 PM
Check boat schedule; limited services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
M'Pai Bay village
Backpacker‑friendly guesthouses and small hotels; walk to dive sites.
Saracen Bay
Mid‑range resorts; best for beach comfort.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$30–45 excl. bed
- Mid
- US$45–80 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dormitory bed2 × 2 nights × US$15 | US$60 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$55 | US$220 |
| Speed ferry roundtrip Sihanoukville ↔ M'Pai Bay2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Taxi boat between bays2 × US$5 · high season; low season $7–10 | US$10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × US$15 · check | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$38 |
| Trip total≈ US$105 per person per day, bed included | US$418 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and mainland transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | US$3–6 |
| Beer (bottled) | US$1–2 |
| Water bottle | US$0.5–1 |
| Taxi boat farecheck | US$5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No cars or motorbikes; bring sturdy shoes for jungle walks.
- Private boat taxis cost about US$25 one way (check).
- Limited cash facilities; many places accept cards but have no ATMs.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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ទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះសូមTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Phnom Penh; nearest to the island via Phnom Penh.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Speed ferry Sihanoukville → M'Pai Bay (roundtrip): US$30, 45‑60 min (check)
- Taxi boat between bays: US$5–10 per person, 10‑30 min
Say or show
- សូមទោស — Excuse me / Sorry (som tos)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (aw kohn)
- តើថ្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much is it? (tae thlai pon man?)
- បន្ទប់ទឹកនៅឯណា? — Where is the bathroom? (bantoap tuk nov ae na?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Koh Rong Sanloem. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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