Knai Bang Chatt Resort
Heritage villas - Eighteen rooms.
Every stay helps restore the reefs and mangroves out front.
One of six hotels in the world with Green Growth 2050 Platinum.
The villas
Knai Bang Chatt is where you retreat. Kep West is where you join in. You set the balance. Eighteen rooms in 1960s villas from the New Khmer Architecture period of the late Vann Molyvann, restored with Françoise Lavielle. Regenerative luxury, and one of six hotels worldwide holding Green Growth 2050 Platinum.
For every international booking at Knai Bang Chatt, we will plant ten mangrove seedlings in partnership with Marine Conservation Cambodia (MCC) and local community members, so each stay directly supports the long-term health of Cambodia’s coastal ecosystem.
Each tree will offset about 308 kg of CO₂ over a 25 year “growth life,”
Your 10 trees will offset more than 7.7 ton of CO2.
From arrival, the team tailors the stay. Flexibility and warm, intuitive service make it easy to feel at home.
Meaningful experiences, peace of mind, and authenticity over excess — five-star hospitality through adventure, wellness, and cultural discovery.
Enjoy the finer things guilt-free. Every experience here is meant to benefit you and the community.
A few days or a longer retreat. Entrepreneurs and remote workers often stay for the quiet and the space to think.
Rooms & Suites
80 sqm · Brown Villa
The entire second floor, reached by a spiral staircase. Lounge, Jacuzzi-style bathtub, and a private ocean terrace.
From 38 sqm · Red villa
By the pool, with a terrace looking over the water and the ocean on the horizon.
Garden & sea
Garden views with the ocean far on the horizon. One sits close to The Strand, with a rooftop terrace.
Families
One twin at the entrance pavilion shares a private terrace with a superior double. Another sits above reception, looking toward The Strand and the garden.
Icon villa
A standard single bed, high-end amenities, and a private terrace with a garden view and far-front sea view.
Stay · Dining · Wellness · Culture
Knai Bang Chatt sits within a wider coastal world. Move between the resort, Kep West as the destination by the sea, and Art for Kep as the cultural foundation.
Stay
Restored with French architect Françoise Lavielle — historical landmarks you can experience as a private home.
Stay
Dining
Seafood, steaks, vegetarian and vegan plates, cooking classes, and private dinner under the stars.
Dining
Wellness
Spa treatments, ocean-view yoga, massage, facials, movement, and multi-day retreats.
Wellness
Celebrations
Weddings and corporate gatherings overlooking Kep’s ocean, elevated by the villas, gardens and personalised service.
CelebrationsPress
“It's another world through the gates of Knai Bang Chatt. This is understated, not opulent, luxury.”
“Knai Bang Chatt is a dream hideaway, an oasis of peace. Knai Bang Chatt est un refuge de rêve, une oasis de paix.”
“The hotel is a design lovers dream: Simple, understated and high on aesthetic impact.”
What our guests say
We had three nights here and loved our stay — could easily have stayed longer as much more to do than we suspected. A truly stunning oasis by the sea. Fabulous, kind staff who are great at tailor-making experiences.Guest review
Warm welcome with the homemade tamarind juice. The food is fantastic and creative. The architecture is full of history. The yoga and the teacher is the best. I came with a restless mind and left with a peaceful mind.Guest review
The architecture is simply brilliant, rooms stylish and clean, infinity pool overlooking the sea. Indulge in the Discovery Center for sailing, or sunset at Kep West’s The Wave for drinks and dining.Guest review
Travel that gives back
Your stay supports ocean conservation, local farmers, and artisans. More than $1 million has been invested in community projects and marine restoration — local families, coral-reef initiatives, sustainable fishing programmes, and education — with Marine Conservation Cambodia and cultural partners.
Guests can join conservation tours and community-led visits. Locals are welcome for dining, outdoor cinema, and special events, without compromising the privacy of overnight guests. Day visitors can still come for lunch, a private dinner, an excursion, or the spa.
The Kep West app · Coastal Cambodia — Kep
Choose what inspires you — Knai Bang Chatt Resort, Kep West, Art for Kep, Kep West Wellness, and Adventure at the Discovery Center. Stay, dine, art, wellness and explore, all in one app.
Join the “Kep West” circle: choose your three channels and receive 15% off your next stay, table, wellness ritual, or excursion.
