Kampot

Set in a row of thoughtfully restored shophouses near the riverfront, this boutique hotel blends classic and modern with minimalist rooms featuring a touch of mid-century furniture. — Lonely Planet

Named after the Hindu elephant-headed deity who removes and creates obstacles, this little heaven for nature lovers offers a choice of budget, eco-friendly accommodations that are clean, spacious, and in a rustic local style. — Fodor's

Ideally set on the banks of Kampong Bay River in a restored colonial building, this centrally located boutique-style hotel offers a handful of clean, spacious, and affordable rooms. — Fodor's

This quiet but quaint little guesthouse on a neighborhood street offers bungalows and a patio in a pleasant garden setting. — Fodor's

This rambling garden complex has swags of extras with free canoes and bikes, badminton, table tennis, and a children's playground. — Lonely Planet

This classic backpacker hang-out offers basic ground-level and stilted thatched bungalows (all with shared bathroom) amid lush foliage, and a coveted four-bed dorm in the main house on the river. — Lonely Planet

The erstwhile Boddhi Villa backpacker mecca is now the Banyan Tree backpacker mecca. — Lonely Planet