Koh Rong, Cambodia — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Cambodian island in the Gulf of Thailand.
Served by Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY).

History

Koh Rong is an island in Preah Sihanouk province, Cambodia. It is the second largest island of Cambodia and one of the islands within the Koh Rong Marine National Park. Koh Rong was established as a commune in 2000, and became a city in 2019. Several seasons of the reality television series Survivor have been filmed on Koh Rong. In 2026, Long Beach on Koh Rong received international recognition after being ranked among the Top 10 beaches in the world by The World’s 50 Best Beaches.

Restaurants & places to go

Sandbank Restaurant

Thai, International, Restaurant · Sandbank Restaurant serves delicious Thai & Western Food, offers free Beach & Boardgames and you can relax in a relaxed… · sandbank.life

Indoor

Enocafe

Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Italian Pizza, Burger, Sandwich, Pasta, Pizza, Diner, Fine Dining, Sausage, Cake, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00… · tripadvisor.it

Indoor

White Rose

Restaurant · restaurant · facebook.com

Indoor

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Airports

Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY) 22 km to the centre

Ta Noun, 9, KH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.

Indoor

Getting there by ferry

Buva Sea / Speed Ferry Pier

Ferry terminal · 6.3 km from the centre · Buva Sea / Speed Ferry Pier

Outdoor

Koh Rong Sanloem - Saracen Bay

Ferry terminal · 16 km from the centre

Outdoor

Koh Rong Sanloem - Sandy Beach

Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre

Outdoor

Song Saa Resort Ferry

Ferry route

Outdoor

Ko Rong Sanloem -> Sihanoukville

Ferry route · Buvasea / VET Express

Outdoor

Sihanoukville -> Koh Rong Sanloem

Ferry route · Buvasea / VET Express

Outdoor

Ferry: Koh Rong Sanloem - Sihanoukville

Ferry route · Buvasea / VAT Express

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Ferry Sihanoukville - Koh Rong Sanloem

Ferry route · Buvasea / VAT Express

Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Buva Sea / Speed Ferry Pier, 6.3 km); routes include Song Saa Resort Ferry, Ko Rong Sanloem -> Sihanoukville, Sihanoukville -> Koh Rong Sanloem.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Koh Rong, Cambodia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Air Charter Service

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ExecuJet

FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Flexjet

Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.

Global Jet

Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.

Jet Aviation

Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.