Khmer Hands

Khmer Hands was a highlight of our trip to Cambodia. The staff were amazing, so helpful and welcoming, and it was great to hear about the education centre and all the work they do there. The house was so much fun to stay in, you feel like you’re really in the nature! There’s also a great restaurant right on site where you can watch the sunset. If you have the opportunity to stay here please do!

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Everything is great about Kris and Naome's place. The location is great, close to the national park, walkable distance to the Crab Market. Each bungalow is traditionally built to high standard, with natural ventilation and mosquito net to make the sleep comfortable. The hosts run a training centre for the local youth and there is a craft shop on site, so that makes it even more worth visiting. And the local foods in the onsite restaurant are simply delicious.

I wish there was a swimming pool to cool off :)

Such a special place with a special story. Owned by an American who has lived in Cambodia for 15 years. He has developed Kymer Hands as an inclusive venture for the local community, building a school along with a hand craft shop and cafe in the town. The accommodation is a series of rustic bungalows in a lovely setting about a 15 minute walk out of town. They are basic but comfortable with good toiletries, coffee/tea making facilities a comfortable bed plus a fan and mosquito net. I loved my time there.. it was tranquil and surrounded by nature. I was made to feel so welcome as soon as I arrived by the lovely Nary. She was amazing…. so helpful with everything including arranging a Tuk Tuk driver to take me to Kampot at the end of my stay with a stop off to visit La Plantation Pepper Farm. The food at the restaurant was delicious. I only had a short stay but I felt like part of the family … even the gorgeous family kitty was friendly and took a liking to my lap!

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The little bungalow was lovely and traditional. The grounds were enchanting and the food was very good, presentation was perfect!

Everything was great!!

Able to check in early Nice staff and really helpful with information on trips and taking food orders Lovely and quiet. I don’t think there was many there when I stayed but I’d say even if it’s full it’s still peaceful. Food is lovely and made to order. I had breakfasts, lunch and dinner and they were all superb. Restaurant/bar is a nice place to chill For me it was within walking distance to the crab market and National park but I would recommend getting back before dark if you’re walking. It’s not an unsafe area but there are a few dogs. The hammocks and rest places outside are really good.

These aren’t complaints, just items to consider if you’re in a standard bungalow: Fan doesn’t work straight away but give it time and it will kick in! Mosquito nets have holes and do let small insects in but thankfully not mosquitoes. The standard bungalow has a roof but is not sealed and is exposed to the outside so make sure to have repellant and be prepared to see ghekos, frogs, cockroaches etc. I don’t think all bungalows are like this but you’ll obviously pay more.