For most guests, the trip will start with a domestic flight. Sihanoukville is a short flight from either Siem Reap (45 min) or Phnom Penh (30 min). a domestic flight. There are several airlines within Cambodia. Cambodia Angkor Air is considered the country’s flagship carrier. Landing at Sihanoukville International Airport. Sihanoukville is a seaside town that is often dubbed the ‘Cambodian Riviera’. Sihanoukville is known for its casinos. The city is also the launching point for beautiful islands nearby. Sihanoukville International Airport is very small. It offers several direct flights to numerous destinations in Asia.

The drive from the airport to the jetty is 15 min Cold drinks, towels and snacks are offered during the short journey. Arrival at the jetty on the mainland. The hotel operates its own stylish lounge at the jetty. A welcome drink is offered inside the lounge. Guests can wait here for the private boat transfer to the island. From the jetty, it’s another 20 min by boat to t. island. The resort operates its own fleet of comfortable speedboats. Koh Russey island comes into view.

Koh Russey means Bamboo Island in Khmer

Koh Russey is located in the Koh Rong Archipelago. The islands of the Koh Rong Archipelago are beautiful, both on land and underwater. Arrival at Koh Russey. The warm hotel staff is there to greet guests. From the jetty, it’s a short stroll to the hotel lobby The island features a lovely coastline (shown later) and a tropical forest. Let’s take a tour of the hotel’s public areas The lobby features a remarkably striated facade.

The hotel has a modernist look. It was designed by Singapore-based architecture firm Studiogoto. The hotel is a mix of concrete, slate and glass pavilions. Most of the hotel’s public areas have an open design, bringing the outside in. The pavilions rise discreetly from the island’s greenery They are virtually invisible from the sea. island’s greenery. They are virtually invisible from the sea. This is the hotel’s reception and concierge area. Check-in and -out is done here. A sleek corridor connects the lobby with the. Next to the corridor is a reflective water pond with Koi fish. The property has two restaurants.

This is Horizon, the hotel’s main restaurant. The property has two restaurants (the other one – a beach shack – is shown later). fnt has a contemporary decor. The restaurant has a contemporary decor. Its pixelated ‘mural’ of cubes reflects a key motif of local Khmer culture: the krama. The karma is a traditional Cambodian garment. It is used as a scarf, for decorative purposes and even as a hammock for young children. The restaurant has a semi-open design. It overlooks the pool area, the beach, and the blue sea of the Gulf of Thailand. The hotel features a large swimming pool. It’s conveniently located at the heart of the resort, between the restaurant and the spa. The pool is laid out in black tiles. It adds to the overall modernist design feel of the resort.

The pool has a comfortable temperature. One end of the pool extends into a series of decorative water ponds. These ponds mimic the silhouette of. This shape can only be appreciated from a bird’s-eye. The pool area has direct access to the beach. The beach is shaded by iron wood and native coconut trees. This is the resort’s second restaurant, the Beach Shack. It offers Khmer cuisine, seafood and light dishes (shown later). The beach stretches for 1.2 km (0,7 mi). Its copper colored sand delightfully contrasts with the blue sea and lush greenery. Dozens of sun loungers are available. There’s more than enough space for all guests and to allow social distancing. The beach faces west. It allows for some great views of the sunset (shown later).

It comprises a mix of 49 rooms and 13 one- and two bedroom villas. The villa is spacious and luxurious. It has a living & dining area, separate bedroom, ensuite bathroom, and plunge pool. The villa’s design creates a Zen-like ambience. It features teak floors, contemporary furnishing, and large floor-to-ceiling glass doors. It is dressed with hundreds-of-thread count linen and ikat cushions. The bed is sublimely comfortable. The villas are the hotel’s most luxurious accommodations. While still excellent, the rooms are not as impressive (but also less expensive). The bathroom and shower are installed in a wet room.

This separate room is clad in dark volcanic stone. Bulk-size toiletries are provided. This allows the hotel to significantly reduce its waste footprint and environmental impact. and environmental impact. Next to the plunge pool is a sleek salad. It represents an outdoor living and dining area. Next to the plunge pool is a sleek sala It represents an outdoor living and dining area. Cambodia’s rainy season is from May to November The southwest monsoon brings wet weather and high humidity in these months. Have you ever traveled to Cambodia?. What was your experience? Leave a comment. Let’s return to the main pool area. 

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The resort’s best selling point is its picture-perfect golden sand. The beach is an advantage over the resort’s competitors. The nearby resorts of Six Senses Krabey Island and Song Saa don’t have a real beach. It’s so sad that we humans don’t have more respect for the planet we live on. Unfortunately, a lot of rubbish washes up on the beach.

The resort has its own watersport club on the beach. All non-motorized water sports are offered on a complimentary basis. Please ask your Host for the daily selection. The resort features a high-end spa. It offers holistic treatments that nurture mind, body and soul. Signature treatments include Khmer healing techniques. Local ingredients such as virgin coconut oil are used to reflect the resort’s locality. There are five spacious treatment rooms.

Experienced therapists administer the remedial massages and scrubs. The spa has a private yoga room. Guests can enjoy complimentary daily yoga and Tai Chi classes. The resort has its own boutique shop near the entrance. It sells souvenirs, resort wear, jewelry, and local art. The beach offers a great view of the sunset This guarantees some memorable and ultra-romantic moments. This guarantees some memorable and ultra-romantic moments. Let’s have dinner at Horizon Restaurant. The chef’s tasting menu is an exceptional gastronomic experience (and not to be missed).                                                                                           

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