# The 7 Best Islands in Cambodia > Wild nightlife or coral reefs in total quiet, the choice is yours. Here are the 7 best islands in Cambodia for every kind of traveler and budget. - URL: https://langandtrip.com.ua/en/article/7-naykrashchykh-ostroviv-kambodzhi/ - Language: en - Published: 2022-09-21 - Categories: Nature, Leisure, Beaches, Cambodia, Surfing & Diving, Relaxation --- Cambodia's islands are finally starting to get the attention they deserve, yet they remain wonderfully scenic and far less developed than their popular neighbors in Thailand. Whether you're after a wild beach party or an underwater adventure among pristine coral reefs, Cambodia has an island to suit any taste and budget. Here are seven of the best island destinations: ## 1. Best island for partying: Koh Rong Not long ago, the only sign of tourism on Koh Rong was a handful of bungalows tucked among dense jungle and stunning white-sand beaches. You can still find solitude in a few remote corners of the island, but over the past few years dozens of budget hotels have gone up, turning the place into a backpacker's Shangri-La. Although Koh Rong is still surprisingly undeveloped, it has become Cambodia's top spot for sun-loving travelers who want to lounge on the beach by day and let loose by night. On Tuesdays and Fridays there are island pub crawls with a reputation for getting messy, while on Wednesdays, Saturdays and full-moon nights the parties move to Police Beach. Luckily the schedule leaves a few nights off to rest up and soak in some rays. ## 2. Best island for relaxing: Koh Rong Sanloem Koh Rong Sanloem is Koh Rong's more laid-back sister island. Saracen Bay, a heart-shaped cove with calm turquoise water and gorgeous white-sand beaches, is home to more than a dozen resorts offering everything from simple wooden bungalows to luxurious air-conditioned villas. On the other side of the island lies Sunset Beach, named for the colorful reflections that dance across the water as the sun dips below the horizon. In the small fishing village of M'Pai Bay you'll find plenty of budget-friendly places to stay and a mellow backpacker vibe. There isn't much to do on the island, but that's the whole point. Days are for paddleboarding, snorkeling or simply relaxing under a palm tree with a good book. ## 3. Best island for luxury: Song Saa ![](/storage/image/prev/july-article-27-1-1024x658.jpg) The name of these two tiny private islands means "the sweethearts" in Khmer. That's fitting, because you'd have to be pretty smitten to whisk someone away here: a villa at the Song Saa resort runs up to $3,000 a night. The 24-villa resort, set just off the coast of Koh Rong, delivers Cambodia's most exclusive island getaway, starting with a bottle of champagne waiting for you at check-in. Choose the all-inclusive package and the champagne comes free, along with everything else, from your transfer from shore and refined dishes made with local produce to a well-stocked minibar and free international calls from your villa. Even better, Song Saa is a model of sustainable development in Cambodia. The resort helps the local community build education and waste-management programs, and it has launched several conservation efforts, including a 50,000-square-meter marine reserve around the islands. ## 4. Best island for wildlife watching: Koh Thmei Set within Ream National Park, Koh Thmei is home to monkeys, civets, lizards, more than 100 different bird species and several endangered animals, including the fishing cat, a wetland feline that makes its home near streams and mangrove forests. There's only one place to stay on the island, the Koh Thmei Resort, and the word "resort" is used rather loosely here: it's no more than seven simple wooden bungalows, but they're eco-friendly and run on solar power. Guests can hike, watch birds, snorkel or paddle a two-seater sea kayak. Nearby you'll find deserted beaches where you can sometimes spot dolphins cruising along the coast. ## 5. Best island for sleeping in a hammock: Koh Ta Kiev Koh Ta Kiev has only a few rustic eco-resorts, but what it lacks in amenities it more than makes up for in charm. Days on the island are filled with beach time, jungle walks and snorkeling. Although there are generators on the island, after sunset Koh Ta Kiev slips into near-total darkness, and you can watch bioluminescent plankton light up the water. Camping isn't allowed, but some resorts offer tents or hammocks for those who'd rather drift off under the stars. ## 6. Best island for diving: Koh Tang ![](/storage/image/prev/july-article-27-2.jpg) Roughly a five-hour boat ride from the mainland, Koh Tang was the site of a 1975 clash between American forces and the Khmer Rouge, the last official battle of the Vietnam War. Today the island is uninhabited apart from a small Cambodian military outpost, so the coastal waters here are pristine, with excellent visibility and untouched marine life, making it and nearby Koh Prins ideal diving islands. The island's eight popular dive sites offer coral reefs and a wealth of underwater residents, including fantastically colorful nudibranchs, venomous pufferfish and dazzling stingrays flecked with electric-blue spots. ## 7. Best island for going off the grid: Koh Totang Koh Totang is the island for anyone who wants to fully unplug from everyday life and get down to some serious beach time. This beautiful island has just one place to stay, Nomads Land, with only five bungalows. Visitors are forced to take a much-needed break from their inboxes, since there's no internet on Koh Totang. And because the bungalows run on solar power, there are no noisy generators either. Showers use collected rainwater, produce is grown in a permaculture garden, and there's nothing much on the agenda beyond lying in a hammock, taking in the view and chasing away every thought of life back home.