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Reviews of The Magic Sponge

st 730, Kampot, Cambodia

#3 of 77 hotels in Kampot

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 127 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Welcoming and within walking distance of the main attractions
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not a negative but I personally need a refrigerator, due to medical reasons. I was able to keep my meds in the kitchen fridge, but this is not easily accessible

    William the Host and the team our welcoming and warm.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    William was probably the most attentive and friendly manager we have encountered in our six months of travelling around South East Asia. From the free drink on arrival to the excellent food served, to the help with activity bookings, to the all around welcoming presence, he really goes above and beyond. Rooms are cleaned daily, there is free mini golf and pool on site, and there's always a corny movie playing in the bar area during the afternoon. The hotel is only a 5-10 minute walk from the river front where most restaurants and bars are located, but there are some additional options on the same street too. The hotel is quiet and easy to get a good night's sleep in. Netflix in the room that actually works unlike most places was an added bonus to help escape the hot afternoons!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Perfect place to chill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    William made us very welcome. Food was great + pool tables and crazy golf!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed and I highly recommend. Best wishes, William!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Staff, under the guidance of the owner, William, was always on top of everything! A/C out? William was on the phone to the mechanic. Anything and everything relating to the guesthouse was overseen and handled efficiently. We had a four night stay and ate exclusively at the hotel. You will be hard pressed to find larger meals in Cambodia and everything was cooked to near perfection. Truly enjoyed our stay, William, and if we do anymore getaways to Kampot, you know where we will be staying! Side note: William, as some of you may know from the reviews, lived in Alaska. So did the wife some years ago and I and imagine our surprise on finding out that he knew my ex-boss! Gives new meaning to "It's a small world". LOL

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel was well presented and the room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent. The owner, William, put us in touch with Mr Phary as Tuk Tuk driver. +855 86 65 03 30. We’d definitely recommend using him. He did a great tour of salt fields, cave and secret lake. Also dropped us at pepper plantation which is definitely worth a visit. Mr Phary also took us to Kep the next day when we hiked in the Kep National Park which was amazing too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A beautiful house, seriously comfortable bed, top notch towels and sheets. The food is great, the location also and its run by a lovely man. I'd stay here again

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room and comfortable bed. Super friendly owner. Try the Super Taco, it's yummy!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The owner was full of energy and a great host. Mini golf was a nice addition my 4 year daughter enjoyed it. The food was good too. 5 minutes walk to Riverside/bar area so it was close enough but quiet too. I'd stay here again if I returned to kampot. The room was cleaned daily and spotless 😊

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    10
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One thing missing a bit is a fridge in the room. But considering the distance to the store this is not a significant problem.

    Everything was awesome. Mr. William is an awesome host. The room had everything we wanted. The food was very good. Minigolf was awesome. The location was great. Near the centre, near the river, very very close to a market.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Large, clean, peaceful room just 5 mins gentle stroll from town and river. Incredible food and service from William the host. Would thoroughly recommend

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value for the price. A wonderful owner who goes out of his way to make his guests feel comfortable.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No tv channel info!

    Two people, different breakfasts.ok.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable friendly place to stay in Kampot
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hard to think of anything really.

    Nice air conditioned room with comfy beds. Excellent service from William and his charming staff. Good food at reasonable prices and a good location convenient for Kampot centre and the Giant Ibis bus stop.I

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    9.0
    Nice building, good facilities, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building turns into a locked compound at night and on Sunday afternoons (you get a key, it’s just a minor inconvenience to let yourself in and out). We booked the external bathroom room, which we knew in advance, but was still annoying.

    Nice building, good facilities, friendly staff. Reasonable prices for high quality food and drinks (English Breakfast was good). Will is extremely friendly and accommodating, if a little overboard.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    A really cozy getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was beautiful. The shower was hot. The owner is always around and very responsive. The food at the restaurant is good and very generous portions. The location is a bit outside the central area but still very walkable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Exceptional stay,welcoming owners and staff.f. great food,great location,if your in Kampot,stay here,you will not be disappointed

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay, with a super friendly host, a great food service and even a mini-golf!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    it's a shame William could not arrange all of the tours or tickets for buses and transportation (although he has a great tuk tuk driver for a brilliant tour in the countryside). also, the selection of movies William shows every afternoon is really debatable (for reference, when we were there, the Meg 2 was on...)...only joking anyway!!

    William is the greatest host: friendly, always available for a chat or an advice, and always smiling. also, the food served comes in huge portions, especially at lunch (but also at breakfast!)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Lovely setting, close to town with charming and very helpful American owner.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No kettle or fridge in room and shower not separate. No elevator but staff carried our bags up to our room.

    Owned and run by a very helpful American gentleman, this property is in lovely setting and securely locked at night. Clean modern room. Restaurant with Western food available for breakfast and brunch. Motorbike hire across the road US$5 a day.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    10
    If you go to Kampot, you must stay here! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had only one option to make a tour with someone recommended in the hotel. It was a bit expensive for what it was ( the tour price and money goes to the TukTuk guy - 25USD). You might check other options in the small town.

    This is by far, one of the best hotels in Cambodia. When I read that in other reviews I thought, people are exaggerating, but you know after traveling around the country and being in more than 10 hotels, it is true. You can expect the room exactly as it is in the pictures, comfortable, clean, good size and the service is super good. William as a host is incredible. He has put so many years and dedication in his hotel that you can notice that. Food was also great and big portions! Price fair. We had fun with the mini golf! And with the cocktails in the happy hour. Thanks again for everything!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Nice stay and would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I felt the A/C wasn't very cold and always felt warm in our room. I also think the room was small.

    William was fantastic. Room was nice and clean. Facilities around the hotel were great. Location not bad either, much better with a bike

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower which really needed replacing.

    The food !! Good menu and ginormous portions.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2023

    10
    The best thing about my visit to Cambodia again. It is a safe place , makes you feel you are home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My short was stay. I didnt like that I had to leave sooner.

    I love the ambiance in the place. The owner is a hands on owner. We were upgraded to a bigger room but didnt charge extra. The food was great. It is near wherever you want to go. I love the peace within the place.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    10
    William and his staff are always very welcoming, the food is amazing and reasonable priced.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There is nothing to dislike!

    The rooms were clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this guesthouse for anybody visiting Kampot.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Large Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving

    William is a legend...a truly wonderful experience in everyway...

    Stayed in June 2023

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