A stay at Eden Ecovillage will have you feeling a million miles from the chaotic bustle of Cambodia’s cities. The highlights for me were the cute riverside bungalows, free kayaks and amazing food.
Switch hotel rooms and hostel beds for your own private bungalow at Eden Ecovillage! The bamboo bungalows are rustic, with wooden terraces that overhang the river and huge doors that fold back to reveal a view across the river and into the mountains. We actually slept with the doors open, shrouded by the mosquito net so we could watch the stars from bed. Heavenly. The next morning we hopped straight out of bed and into the river for a swim; the perfect wake-up!
In keeping with the eco-friendly mission, the rooms have solar panels on the roof to power the lights and fan, though we found the solar panels were also able to charge all our electronics during the night. If it hasn’t been sunny, they might not be powerful enough, but there are charging stations in the communal area you can use.
The ensuite bathrooms are liquid only, a concept I’d never heard about before (basically there is a compost bathroom outside for other toilet needs). The showers are cold, but after a day under in the Cambodian heat that was all we needed to feel refreshed.
The onsite restaurant serves some of the tastiest food you’ll find in Cambodia. Every meal they have a daily set menu, or you can order specific items. Made with organic ingredients and with a vegan menu, everything is healthy and natural which just feels right considering the countryside setting.
They have both Khmer and Western dishes, so there’s something for everyone! Eat in the cafe, or order food to your bungalow, where you can sit on your secluded terrace to eat. Or just take a cocktail back to your room to watch the sunset from your terrace; bliss.
You won’t be able to buy a bottle of water here, instead bring your own and use their free water refills to top up your bottle.
Another perk of staying at Eden Ecovillage in Kampot is the free kayaks for guests. Watersports are one of the best things to do in Kampot with kayak rental averaging $5 for a couple of hours. Make use of the free kayaks and you’ll stick to the budget here!
You can paddle around the main river, where the resort is located, or take a trip into the nearby green cathedral loop; a beautiful offshoot of the main river where you can glide through the dense mangrove forest.
✍️ My Top 7 Things to do in Kampot guide shares how to find the Green Cathedral for kayaking (coming soon).
In addition to free kayaks, they have free daily yoga classes in the studio above the restaurant, where you’ll be treated to a workout with their resident yoga instructor and views of the countryside. They also have free bicycle rentals for riding into Kampot town or exploring the village.