Stay

Extraordinary colonial villas as your home.

Eighteen rooms in 1960s villas restored with French architect Françoise Lavielle — historical landmarks you can experience as a private home.

Rooms & Suites

Five room types. One intimate resort.

The Suite

80 sqm · Brown Villa

The Suite

The entire second floor of the Brown Villa, reached by a spiral staircase. A large sleeping area, a separate lounge with comfortable seating, a Jacuzzi-style bathtub, and a private terrace with ocean views.

Superior rooms

From 38 sqm · Red villa

Superior rooms

The red villa by the pool. Terraces overlook the pool with the ocean on the horizon, and the rooms sit a short walk from the water.

Classic rooms

Garden & sea

Classic rooms

Garden views with the ocean far on the horizon. One classic room sits close to The Strand, with a rooftop terrace and a shared living-room space.

Twin rooms

Families

Twin rooms

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 — useful for families who want intimacy and privacy.

Single rooms

Icon villa

Single rooms

A standard single bed, high-end amenities, and a private terrace with a garden view and far-front sea view.

About Knai Bang Chatt

A sanctuary by the sea where nature sets the pace.

During French rule, Kep was Cambodia’s premier seaside destination — affectionately called the St. Tropez of South-East Asia. The villas, originally built in the 1960s, combine historical charm with modern comfort, designed in harmony with nature.

With only 18 rooms, the stay is peaceful and exclusive: relaxation, privacy, and exploration, immersed in the local community. Private stays for families and groups add extra exclusivity. Entrepreneurs and remote workers often stay for the quiet and the space to think.

Extraordinary colonial villas

Why stay

Authentic luxury and personalised service.

Reception desk at Knai Bang Chatt
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Service that anticipates

From the moment you arrive, the team anticipates your needs and tailors the stay. Flexibility and warm, intuitive service make it easy to feel at home.

Villas and seaside lawn at Knai Bang Chatt
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Luxury redefined

Meaningful experiences, peace of mind, and authenticity over excess. Five-star hospitality through adventure, wellness, genuine connection, and cultural discovery.

Mangrove planting by Knai Bang Chatt by Kep West
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Regenerative travel

Every international booking plants ten mangrove seedlings with Marine Conservation Cambodia. Each tree offsets about 308 kg of CO₂ over 25 years; ten trees offset more than 7.7 tonnes.

Khmer vase against a blue villa wall at Knai Bang Chatt
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Short escape or longer stay

Unwind, explore, and engage at your own pace. The surroundings are ideal for creativity — entrepreneurs and remote workers are often welcome.