Lazy Mango Home Stay

I can highly recommend choosing the Lazy Mango Homestay in Battambang! It is a real homestay with the family around and taking care of you all the time. They have beds inside their house, separated by curtains as far as I could see, and they also have two private bungalows with private bathrooms. We stayed in the latter for 8 nights and were very sad to leave. The whole family is lovely! Ma and Pa host the guests and are so warm and welcoming. Mom has a nice restaurant close by, and cooks an amazing dinner with loads of choices of real Cambodian food if you like. The 6$ per person are totally worth it! She even cooked vegetarian food for us which was amazing! Her husband is a super nice tuktuk driver who is easily reached directly through any family member. And Harry is a great tour guide who has a vast knowledge about anything regarding Cambodia, the history, the rural life, and the neighbouring countries. He has two tours he usually suggests to the guests who stay only for a few days but if you stay longer, you can also customize it, as we did, and mix and match, and discuss the possibilities with Harry. We really enjoyed our stay with them, and are grateful for the wonderful time, and the glimpse into the life of a Cambodian family. Thank you all, Ma, Pa, Mom, Harry, and everyone else we met in your house!

In the very beginning we once or twice had the impression that their communication style is a bit pushy. Know, that they only offer their services. You can choose to say yes or no, as you like. They're only trying to give you the best experience possible. We think you should say yes most of the time ;)

Such a beautiful family who make you feel so very welcome. It’s so much more than some accommodation. We stayed for 2 nights and ate with the family both nights. Mom, the daughter prepared absolutely delicious food for us with a great variety of dishes. Breakfast is at Mom’s coffee shop around the corner. Wholeheartedly recommend!

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- Very comfortable beds - A truly authentic experience - Chatting with papa in the evenings - Mom's cooking - Great value! It's not the typical guesthouse, it is a homestay, it's authentically Cambodian. You can join family dinner every evening at an extra cost and you eat and chat with locals, not separately. Thank you Harry, Mom, papa & mama for the heartwarming hospitality!

There's a Buddhist temple nearby which will start a recording of chanting early on. It's also possible to hear Cambodian weddings in the area in the "winter". This is not meant to dissuade you, the place is great. Just be prepared and bring earplugs.

Our stay at Lazy Mango Homestay was our favourite in South East Asia. Once you step over the threshold into the property you are welcomed with open arms and a cup of tea. We instantly felt part of the family. Breakfast every morning was simple but incredibly tasty and talking with the family immediately put us in a great mood each time. Additionally, we did a cooking class at the homestay, which really gave an insight into home cooking in Cambodia. And the flavours were amazing! You can rent bicycles and do your own laundry in the old fashioned way. Harry also offers to do a tuktuk tour of the city and surroundings which was a great experience as well. Harry is very knowledgeable and speaks English very well. If you want a home away from home, this is the place!

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Lovely family that will take care of you. I felt home and safe in Battambang. Breakfast (eggs, onion and real “French baguette” with coffee)is included in the price 😍 I also recommend people to eat dinner with the family (a lot of food + dessert) The family is really helpful and will show you the real local experience of Battambang. Much better than other guides in the city. Happy to find my joy back during my stay at this guesthouse. They also pick you up from the bus station, and if you ask Harry he can organise a Tuktuk to bring you to the bus station at the end of your stay.

Saying goodbye was hard.

If you’re looking for a real taste of Cambodian life, Lazy Mango Homestay is the perfect place for you! I spent 4 amazing days with Harry and his family. Lazy Mango is a great spot: close to the city center but located in a local neighborhood in Battambang, where everyone greets you with a smile. I stayed in one of the two outdoor bungalows. It’s simple and basic, but very comfortable, with both a fan and air conditioning to keep cool. What I enjoyed the most was the outdoor courtyard, a shared space with the super kind and welcoming hosts. They always made sure I had fresh water, fruit, or a taste of local food! In the evenings, you can order dinner from Harry’s sister. The food is tasty, and the portions are big. Sharing meals with the family was one of the best parts of my stay! The Wi-Fi is another big plus: it works really well. I was able to work comfortably in the courtyard, sitting in the shade with the fan on. I’m so happy I chose to stay at this homestay. I made beautiful memories and had experiences that I wouldn’t have had at a regular hotel. Thank you, Harry and family! I wish you all the best and lots of good luck!

Nice family, good breakfast

The accomodation is very basic, I need to pay more to move to separate/house with good fan, as it was very hot during a night

This is a unique opportunity to experience day to day life with a typical Cambodian family in a very local neighborhood on the outskirts of Battambang. The family is very welcoming, and go out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. Accommodation is basic, but well worth the experience. They also set up excursions that allow you to learn more about the history and culture while supporting the local community. The authentic home cooked dinners were amazing!

If you are okay with cold showers, then you will enjoy this home stay

We got upgraded to a new bedroom with aircon, which was spacious and comfortable! The family who own the homestay are lovely people, offering us free tea and fruit. The homestay is situated in a rural area just outside of the center. Saki was an amazing tuk tuk tour guide and showed us all the spots around Battambang. Thank you for a great stay :)

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