The Square Kampot Hotel is a newer property in Kampot whose photos highlight a rooftop terrace, an outdoor dining area with a bar and a city view, and rooms with a sofa and wall-mounted television. A rooftop is a real draw in a low-rise river town, because it lets you watch the sunset or the street life from above, and an on-site bar and dining area save a trip when you are tired from touring. Early guest comments describe the building as basically new, so expect fresh decor, though a small number of reviews means experiences may vary. One reviewer noted that breakfast was not fresh and that some electrical outlets did not fit three-prong plugs, so travellers should bring a universal adapter and check the breakfast details when booking. Those are the sorts of points worth confirming before you arrive, and they are a reminder that a new property is still settling in.
Location and getting around
Kampot rewards walking, and most guests head for the riverfront, the market and a cluster of restaurants. Check the property page for the hotel’s exact address and its distance to the river, and ask the front desk about tuk-tuks and tours. Countryside excursions to Bokor, the pepper farms and Kep typically collect guests at their hotel.
Rooms and facilities
Photos show a living area with a sofa and wall-mounted TV, a rooftop terrace and an outdoor dining area with a bar. These spaces give guests somewhere to relax that is not their bed, which is useful in hot weather. Confirm bed types, bathroom features and air-conditioning when you book, since room types differ. Bring a plug adapter that fits different socket shapes.
Who it suits
Couples and groups of friends who like a bar and terrace, and independent travellers who want a modern room at a moderate price. Light sleepers should ask about noise from the bar and the street, and request a quieter floor. Families should check room configurations and child policies.
Good to know
Breakfast arrangements can vary, so ask what is included and whether it is served in the dining area. In the dry season, roughly November to April, rooftop evenings are pleasant, and in the wet season the terrace may be rainy. Reception can help with bus tickets, tours and onward transfers to Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville or the Vietnamese border.
Planning your stay
Three nights is a comfortable length for Kampot, and a rooftop is a pleasant place to plan each day over a drink. Spend one day on Bokor or the countryside, another on the river and the old town, and a third in Kep. Because the hotel is newer, check recent guest comments for any teething issues with Wi-Fi, hot water or housekeeping, and message the hotel before arrival if you have special requests, such as an extra bed, an early check-in or a quiet floor.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Outdoor dining area with bar
- ✓City views
- ✓Living area with sofa and TV
- ✓Newer building
- ✓Breakfast service (confirm inclusions)
- ✓Front desk help with tours
- ✓Kampot town location
Good questions
Does The Square Kampot Hotel have a rooftop?+
Photos show a rooftop terrace and an outdoor dining area with a bar and city view.
Is breakfast good?+
Guest comments vary, so check what is included and read recent reviews.
Should I bring a plug adapter?+
Yes, one reviewer noted some outlets did not fit three-prong plugs, so bring a universal adapter.
