Intanou Boutique Hotel Kampot is a boutique-style hotel in Kampot, the riverside town at the heart of Cambodia's south coast. Boutique in this part of Cambodia usually means a smaller property with more personality than a standard chain hotel, often with a design that borrows from the old shophouses and French-era buildings that line the streets. The town is relaxed and walkable, with a promenade along the river, cafes and restaurants in the old quarter, and a slow pace that is a big part of its charm. A hotel here makes an easy base for several nights, whether you are on a long overland trip or planning a short escape from Phnom Penh. Room types, views and facilities vary, so check when you book what is currently offered for your dates.
Location and getting around
Kampot is compact, and most visitors walk or take a short tuk-tuk ride to the riverfront, the market and the main restaurants. Day trips leave from town in the morning, including Bokor Mountain, pepper farms, salt fields, caves and the coast at Kep. Ask the front desk about tuk-tuk drivers, taxis and bicycle or scooter rental, and check the location on the map so you know how far you are from the places you want to eat and the spot where your tour starts.
Who it suits
Couples and independent travellers who like boutique stays, as well as small groups of friends who want a stylish base without paying resort prices. If you want a beachfront resort with a big pool, Kep or Sihanoukville may suit you better, but if you want to walk to dinner and wake up in a town with a gentle rhythm, staying in Kampot itself is hard to beat.
What to check before you book
Read the room descriptions carefully for bed type, view and bathroom details, and look at whether breakfast is included. Ask about early check-in or late check-out if you have a bus or a tour on the same day, and check whether the hotel can arrange luggage storage. Roads outside the centre can be dark at night, so ask how to get back safely if you plan a late dinner away from the hotel.
Good to know
The dry season from roughly November to April is the busiest, so reserve early for weekends, holidays and festival periods. The wet season from roughly May to October brings green landscapes, fewer visitors and afternoon downpours, and it can be a good time for relaxed stays. Carry some cash in US dollars and Cambodian riel for tuk-tuks and small purchases, and use bottled or filtered water for drinking.
Three nights is a comfortable length of stay: a morning on Bokor, an afternoon at a pepper farm, an evening on the river and a day trip to Kep fill the days nicely.
Why stay here
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Front desk
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour and taxi help
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓Easy tuk-tuk pickup
Good questions
Where is Intanou Boutique Hotel Kampot?+
In Kampot town, the riverside base for Bokor, the pepper farms and Kep. Check the map for the exact distance to the river.
Is it good for tours?+
Yes. A hotel in town makes it easy to join morning departures and to arrange tuk-tuks or taxis.
Is there a beach nearby?+
Kampot has no town beach. Kep and the coast are roughly half an hour away by road.
