KH · Preah Sihanouk · 10.59°N 103.30°E

koh rong sanloem

Koh Rong's quieter sister, with Saracen Bay's calm turquoise water.

Best time
November to April is dry, with calm seas and clear water. The rainy season, from about May to October, brings rougher crossings and more rain.
How long
2–3 days
Getting there
Fly KL to Phnom Penh (about 2 hours), then about 3 hours by road to Sihanoukville. Speedboats from Sihanoukville take about 45 minutes to an hour, and some stop at Koh Rong too.
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KH · Preah Sihanoukkoh rong sanloem10.59°N 103.30°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Koh Rong's quieter sister, with Saracen Bay's calm turquoise water.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKoh Rong SanloemKH, Preah Sihanouk
KLkoh rong sanloem
≈ 847 km from KL, as the crow flies
water's edge scenery on Rong Sanloem Island Cambodia

Photo: Wikirictor · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A smaller island just south of Koh Rong, about 25 km off Sihanoukville and part of the same marine national park. Life centres on Saracen Bay, a long curve of white sand and calm, clear water, with quieter bays on the far side of the island. It's slower and more relaxed than its bigger sister.

Things to do

  1. Saracen BayThe main beach, a long curve of soft sand with calm water for swimming and paddling.Map ↗
  2. Lazy BeachA quieter beach on the west coast, reached by boat or a jungle trail from Saracen Bay. Good for sunset.Map ↗
  3. M'Pai BayThe fishing village at the northern tip, with simple guesthouses and a laid-back crowd.Map ↗
  4. Glowing planktonSwim after dark, away from the lights, to see the water sparkle.Map ↗
  5. Snorkelling tripsBoats head out to the reefs around the island and nearby islets.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Bring enough cash. There are few or no ATMs on the island, and not every resort takes cards.
  • Some resorts run on generators with limited hours of power and patchy Wi-Fi. Check before you book if it matters.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.