Mad Monkey’s New Riverside Escape in Kampot Promises More Than Just a Bed
Mad Monkey Hostels is adding a fresh beat to Cambodia’s travel scene with its newest project: Mad Monkey Kampot Riverside Resort, opening late 2025. Just ten minutes from Kampot’s historic centre, this riverside resort is designed to feel less like a hostel and more like a home for adventurers, locals, and those in between.
What You Can Expect
- Stay Styles for Every Traveler – Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, there are private riverside bungalows and sleek dorms, all built for comfort, style, and privacy.
- Pool & Chill – A riverside pool with loungers and shade awaits for those days when doing nothing becomes your favourite activity.
- Wellness Elements – True to Mad Monkey’s evolving model, the resort will feature wellness-first amenities: gym facilities, ice plunges, sauna, and spaces designed for rest and recovery.
- Adventure on the River – Paddleboarding, kayaking, tubing — the Kampot River is waiting.
- Community & Events – There will be an event space for DJ- nights, cultural performances, local music. Daily games and cultural activities will keep things lively.
- Local Discovery on Tap – From Kampot pepper farms to the Kep crab market, Bokor Mountain to the Green Cathedral, things to explore are right at your doorstep.
Who’s Behind It & What It Stands For
Mad Monkey is no stranger to backpacker culture, colourful hostels, and connecting travellers across Southeast Asia. What makes this next phase different is the focus on connection, culture, and contribution. Mad Monkey says the resort won’t just serve tourists — it aims to support sustainable tourism and local community initiatives in Cambodia.
Alex Darroch, the Co-Founder of Mad Monkey Hostels, puts it simply: “We’re building more than just beds – we’re creating a space where travellers, locals, and expats can connect, explore, and celebrate life together. With riverside adventures, wellness facilities, and unforgettable events, Kampot is set to become one of our most exciting destinations yet.” Mad Monkey Hostels.
Why Kampot, and Why Now
Kampot has long been beloved for its relaxed riverfront pace, colonial architecture, pepper farms, and proximity to nature. But until now, it has had relatively few large-scale hospitality developments that blend wellness, adventure, and community in one place. Mad Monkey’s new resort meets that gap. It’s a response to increasing demand among travellers who want more than just sightseeing — they want memorable stays, immersive experiences, and authentic connection.
The Mad Monkey Kampot Riverside Resort is more than a new property — it’s a statement about where travel in Cambodia is heading. It reflects growing expectations: of comfort, creativity, sustainability, community. For travellers and locals alike, it’s a promising addition to Kampot’s riverside: somewhere to rest, reconnect, explore, and remember that sometimes the best journeys are also the calm ones.
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