The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide 62nd

Kep

PHNOM PENH to/from KEP As there aremore buses to Kampot, many people travel to Kampot first and then on to Kep by other means. Currently only Phnom Penh Sorya offers regularly scheduled buses to Kep from Phnom Penh - the same bus looping though both cities - Kep first on the way from Phnom Penh and Kep second on the way to Phnom Penh. More popular for direct travel to Kep, a couple of companies offer vans, including Giant ibis, Anny Travel and Kampot Express. Taxis Private taxis run about $45-$55. Road There are two primary routes: 1) Follow National Route #3 (NR3) to Kampot and then take Road 33 to Kep, 2) To bypass Kampot. Follow NR3 to the fork at Road 31, 80km south of Phnom Penh. A prominent sign (and Vishnu statue) marks the turnoff. Bear left. Road 31 is scenic and in excellent condition. Take it south to Kampong Trach city and turn right onto Road 33. Proceed to Road 33A and turn left to Kep. French bakery and café at the Kep Beach intersection (Beach Square side). Excellent selection of fresh baked breads and pastries. Good value western breakfasts. Good coffee. There is another branch in Kampot. Tel: 036 6363 997 Dining & Drinking Kep is known for its fresh seafood, especially the crab - literally straight from the ocean to your plate. No visit is complete without at least one oceanside seafood meal. Kampot Pepper Crab is a local classic - fresh crab fried with Kampot pepper, some of the finest pepper in the world. This is a world-class local specialty. Kep Coffee A cozy cafe near the Rabbit Island pier. Offering fantastic coffee, home cooked American style cuisine as well as an assortment of freshly baked goods. The menu has something for everyone, from vegetarians to and we recommend you go hungry. 7:00AM-6:00PM Closed: Monday Tel: 097-260742 Kim Lys Seaside restaurant situated right at the end of the Kep crab market. Healthy portions of fresh seafood and local favorites served everyday. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations for sunset dining or parties with more than four is recommended. Tel: 096-8887718 La Baraka Pizzeria, restaurant and western bar in the Crab Market. Oceanside dining, wood-fired pizzas, and a proper western style full bar. Often one of the last places in the Market to close for the night. Tel: 097 461 2543 L'Epi D'Or

Brise De Kep $10 - $20 Beachfront guesthouse offering clean, affordable fan and a/c rooms with CTV and en suite with hot water. Internet. Nice balcony restaurant with an oceanfront view, serving nicely prepared French and Asian dishes, with the emphasis on seafood. Good Pho available all day, but best at breakfast. Located at the Kep Dozens of hotels and guesthouses are scattered across the peninsula. Along the base of the mountains (east of the Rd 33A) mostly mid-range and upmarket hotels and bungalows sit nestled picturesquely amongst the jungle vegetation, 5-10 minutes from the Crab Market and Kep Beach. Others, such as the luxurious Knai Bang Chhat and midrange Beach House dot the ocean’s edge. For those on a shoestring, there are a half-dozen budget guesthouses at the Kep Beach intersection and now several traveler/backpacker guesthouses in the Kep Market area and Fisher Village area. $8 - $20 Basic budget guesthouse & beach side very conveniently located next to the bus station at Kep Beach intersection. Fan and a/c rooms with cable TV and en suite bathroom. Close to several restaurants and the beach. First Mexican food in Kep beach including Tacos, Burrito, smoothies and Khmer food. chanvanna814@gmail.com Tel: 017-471727, 086-621727 Le Flamboyant Resort $60 - $160 (breakfast included) Stylish, very well appointed boutique bungalows in a peaceful, lush tropical garden setting. A/C, large flat screen TV, DVD, spacious en-suite bathrooms. All bungalows with veranda, some with private rooftop patio. Swimming pool. Restaurant serving fresh regional cuisine. Located just off Road #33A, a couple of hundred meters north of the Vishnu Palm House Boutique Resort $20 - $100 Palm House has a spacious outdoor swimming pool and poolside bar, along with an in-house restaurant and free Wi-Fi access in all areas. The resorts air conditioned rooms feature traditional Khmer-style décor along with TV with cable channels and a seating area all within a short 5-minute walk from Kep Beach. The resort also offers private bicycle tours around www.palmhousekep.com Kep.Tel: 012-607138 Raingsey Bungalow From $45 (including continental breakfast) - Only 9 wooden bungalows scattered in a 2500m2 lush garden around the crystal-clear swimming pool. 5 minutes walk to the famous Crab Market and Kep National Park entrance. All rooms come with private terrace, A/C, cable TV, safety box, fan, fridge, coffee/ tea maker and en-suite bathroom with hot/cold water. Beautiful sunset view on the rooftop restaurant will give you an unforgettable evening. Happy hour with a good cocktail selection and local craft beers. Tel: 077-927 030 www.raingsey.com Statue Traffic Circle. Visa/MC www.flamboyant-hotel.com Tel: 017-491010 Beach intersection on the Kep Square side. Tel: 071-328877, 097-6298797, 012-301017 brisedekep@yahoo.com Chan Vanna Guesthouse

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