Moon River is a downtown hotel situated on the Mekong waterfront in the small riverside town of Kampong Cham. A functional address for a stopover on the route between Phnom Penh and the northeast of the country, the establishment focuses on practical location rather than upscale positioning.

Why choose Moon River

Kampong Cham remains one of Cambodge's most peaceful towns, still little frequented by international tourism. Moon River plays the simplicity card: a riverside location, within a few minutes' walk of the central market, the seasonal bamboo bridge, and the riverbanks where local life comes alive at day's end. The rooms offer standard comfort with television, wifi and air conditioning, which is sufficient for one or two nights' stopover.

This type of accommodation suits travelers who prioritize location and practicality over architectural character. For a stay with more charm, other options exist in the region, such as Le Relais de Chhlong, a restored colonial house an hour's drive to the north.

Atmosphere and services

The hotel falls into the category of small urban establishments run locally, without pretentious decoration. Reception is in basic English, the pace is calm, the atmosphere unpretentious. The rooms, equipped with expected standards (air conditioning, wifi, television), allow you to rest after a day of travel or a river excursion.

The Mekong is within immediate reach: you can leave the hotel and reach the riverside promenade in a few steps, ideal at sunrise or sunset when light reflects on the water and fishermen return.

Location in Kampong Cham

The exact address is as follows: 47, Preah Sihanouk Street (river side street), 10 village, Sangkat Veal Vong, Krong Kampong Cham. The hotel is located on the street that runs along the river, in the city center, in immediate proximity to the main landmarks: market, urban pagodas, embarkation point and bridges to villages on the far bank.

Kampong Cham is located approximately 2-3 hours' drive from Phnom Penh, making it a logical stopover for those heading to Mondulkiri province or traveling south from Kratie.

What to do from the hotel

• The Koh Paen bamboo bridge: rebuilt each year during the dry season, it connects the town to an agricultural island where you can cycle between rice paddies and stilt houses.
• Phnom Pros and Phnom Srei: two twin hills about ten kilometers away, topped with pagodas and associated with a Cambodian legend about relations between men and women.
• Wat Nokor Bachey: an Angkorian temple partially integrated into a contemporary pagoda, a subtle testament to the region's Khmer past.
• Mekong river cruise: the banks of Kampong Cham come alive in late afternoon with street vendors and local families.

To continue the journey toward the capital, several hotels of similar or higher category exist in Phnom Penh, such as the King Grand Boutique Hotel or the Blue Lime Hotel.

Organize your stay

Moon River integrates easily into a 12 to 15-day itinerary combining Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kratie and the northeast. To build a bespoke journey including this riverside stopover, explore our travels to Cambodge.