I spent two weeks over Christmas and New Year travelling through Cambodia. One of my stops was the small island of Koh Rong Samloem. A two plus hour boat ride from Sihanoukville, Koh Rong Samloem is a peaceful haven. I stayed at Saracen Bay Resort, one of a handful of options on Saracen Bay.
My cabin at Saracen Bay Resort. Spacious and clean and just steps from the water.
Cabins are just steps from the water (and at high tide, this is even more true). The sand is fine and the slope gentle.
The view from my verandah.
Another view from my verandah.
One more view from my verandah.
During my three-night stay on the island, the winds were unusually strong, causing some pretty strong waves, so each day I walked down the beach and then headed across the island to Lazy Beach (only about thirty minutes).
One of the trails across the centre of the island. This one leads from Saracen Bay to Lazy Beach.
A clearing between Saracen Bay and Lazy Beach.
The water at Lazy Beach was clear and calm, and the sand just as soft as at Saracen Bay.
Early in the morning at Lazy Beach.
Another early morning view of Lazy Beach.
Two other things stand out about Lazy Beach – the restaurant at Lazy Beach Resort, and the sunsets.
I love the sunset at Lazy Beach.
Another sunset at Lazy Beach.
Did I mention that I loved the sunsets at Lazy Beach?
Seriously…the sunset here is special.
The last sunset from Lazy Beach that I’ll post. Honest.
If you’re thinking of visiting Cambodia, you should consider including Koh Rong Samloem. Staff at both Saracen Bay and Lazy Beach resorts mentioned that there are plans for more development on the island. Try to get there while it’s still relatively undeveloped.
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