After a few months of travel, and growing tired of the hustle and bustle of Asia's big cities, I decided I wanted to find a quiet place to settle down for a while, and regroup. A few backpackers I'd met in Saigon had recommended that I avoid Sihanoukville, and instead spend a few days in the small town of Kampot.... More

Good, clean place to stay with reasonable rooms. Very welcoming host that is very keen to please having recently purchased the place with a partner having previously been the manager for many years. He's starting to make improvements to the rooms etc that are needed but planned to be done quickly. All in all a place we'd recommend and would... More

Mini golf, TV room, bar, 50inch plasma and amazing food, perfect place to relax for a few days plus the owner (from Alaska) has a huge amount of local knowledge. I would stay here again in a heartbeat

Only intended to stay a night or two here but ended up staying 5! William the new owner does everything to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and is a really nice genuine guy. Food here was great too! Due to our extended stay, we slept in 3 different rooms and the dorm, all of which are of a... More

As the title suggests, for me this is the best place to stay in Kampot. The premises are wonderfully clean, the beer is COLD with none of this ice cube nonsense, even served in chilled glasses and at a price thats almost free. The food is great, the staff very helpful. William, the owner can advise you on just about... More

The Magic Sponge is located in an old Beautifull villa 3 minutes walk from the riverside. The place is really unique and clean (spotless!). The owner does everything he can to make his guests feel at home. Staff is very helpfull with tips and bookings. There's also a bar and a restaurant, which serves great food. Highly recommended! :)

The best guesthouse we stayed out during our time travelling around Cambodia. William is a fantastic owner- very welcoming, accommodating and keen to make the magic sponge the best it can be. The room (twin with large private bathroom) was fantastic value and very clean. The guesthouse amenities include a mini golf course (although we failed to get a whole... More

Welcomed warmly by the new American owner who tried very hard every moment to make my stay perfect. I stayed in both a room then the dorm, each was very nice, comfy beds, clean and presented like a hotel with the towel and soap and sweet. Food is also great with a varied menu including Indian food. Highly recommend this... More

My boyfriend and I have nothing but good reports for the Magic Sponge, its staff and facilities. William one of the co-owners and Jack the bar tender are so welcoming it made leaving quite hard! The food is just WOW! The best western food in Cambodia by far, huge portions!! Try the chicken korma from the indian menu and a... More