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The Vine Retreat

Chamcar Bei Village | Pongteuk Commune, Damnak Chang Eur District, Kep, Cambodia
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The Vine Retreat
Ranked #3 of 34 Kep B&B and Inns
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London, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The Vine Retreat has no air-con and it's built in local style and from local materials (which means woven walls and shutters-only windows) and it does get hot at night in the bedrooms despite ceiling fans. The bathrooms are tiny. Charming staff are all locals and often you can see sheer panic in their eyes if you speak in English... More

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William T, General Manager at The Vine Retreat, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Thank you so much for a realistic review. Concerning consistency from the kitchen, we are working on this. You were here in the early days of our new menu when we were still working things out. Hopefully on your next visit, you will not only find more consistency but more new, exciting and adventurous Khmer food. More

Limerick, Ireland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

We stayed here on 14th February 2013. It was a near disaster. Having turned off the road and started up the track to the Vine,we soon found the track almost completly blocked by earth and rocks deposited by a lorry in heaps along the track and only a small track suitable for a moto remained.Our driver did not want to... More

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William T, General Manager at The Vine Retreat, responded to this review
27 February 2013

We are happy to report that the road work has finished and the road is in excellent condition. We truly regret your misfortune. We were not aware of the condition of the road as they did not inform us as to the extent of the road works they would undertake. Had we known the problem and knew how to contact... More

Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Stayed for 3 nights in December 2012. Staff are fantastic and the whole vibe of the place is one of happiness and relaxation. After an eye opening stay in phnom phen the change of pace at the vine was most welcome. I feel lucky to have stayed here. Will definitely return.

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Phnom Penh
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Spent 2 nights here and was quite disappointed. Rooms are ok, but have paper thin walls and give little privacy and can be noisy. Food and general dining experience was a total disaster and as this place is quite a distance from Kep town, there are no options near by. Best part of the whole place is the nice bar/verandah... More

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William T, General Manager at The Vine Retreat, responded to this review
18 February 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback. Kindly tell us more about what made your dining experience a disaster. We sincerely would like to know. We are not happy if you are not. We will do our best to make sure that others have a more positive experience. More

Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

My body is a temple.... In Jan I headed off with 9 other enthusiasts to this magical place for a weekend of Yoga and Meditation. A far cry from my usual, familiar Australia Day long weekends of cider swilling and listening to Triple J’s Hottest 100, I would be lying if I said I was wasn’t even a little bit... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013

We spent two nights at THe Vine Retreat. The staff were so lovely..they made it nice. Good bar and meal area overlooking the pool. I think the young staff are joyous and make the place what it is. They are keen to help and are very chatty which was great. Food is good generally. Room was very dark...we asked for... More

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William T, General Manager at The Vine Retreat, responded to this review
9 February 2013

Better light by all means! Aren't dim light bulbs a pain when you want to read in bed?! Warm lighting does not have to be dim. This was a misunderstanding by the staff. The harsh white neon light is not wanted in the room. What kind of protection would expect to see on pillow and mattresses? Let us know and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013 via mobile

I you have a chance to stay here grab it. The website gives a good description of the location and intriguing history of this guesthouse and farm. The young local staff clearly love working here as there's a happy atmosphere with lots of laughter. They prepare delicious Khmer food with local ingredients, as well as Western standards and cocktails. A... More

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Bordeaux, France
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22 reviews 22 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

I had the pleasure of being the first ever paying guest at the vines and have followed their progress ever since . The location is perfect for a retreat or just for a short stay and you will find great staff always working hard to look after the guests. I went back in late 2012 and was impressed with how... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

But we had too many problems. Let's start with the good—when you're sitting in the breakfast area, looking at the carefully sculpted pool and garden area, you really think that you're in your own special slice of paradise. But that's just not enough. It takes forever and a day to get here from Phnom Penh, and absolutely no one knows... More

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William T, Manager at The Vine Retreat, responded to this review
9 February 2013

If only we could have a second chance, we would do our best to make sure that you had a better stay. We are truly sorry that our food made you feel unwell. We are certainly not happy about this and take it quite seriously. We are working all the time to ensure that are food is not only healthy... More

australia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

The vine became my home and the staff my friends during the month I stayed there whilst working for Funky Junk at the community centre in Chamcar Bei. So it is difficult to be objective. I felt really cared for by the staff who would always do whatever they could to please. There is a wonderful integrity about the Vine... More

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Address: Chamcar Bei Village | Pongteuk Commune, Damnak Chang Eur District, Kep, Cambodia
Region: Cambodia > Kep Province > Kep
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 34 B&Bs / Inns in Kep
Price range (per night): $14 - $26
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Vine Retreat is an ecologically conscientious guesthouse and organic farm nestled at the foot of a small range of jungle entrenched mountains called Phnom Vor. In contrast to the dense jungle and steep inclines of Phnom Vor to the north, the southern vista presents a panoramic sprawling scene out over idyllic rural countryside and the surrounding Kampot pepper and tropical fruit plantations. The perfect atmosphere for visitors to relax and forget about the rest of the world, whilst offering easy access to all of Kep and Kampot’s attractions. ... more   less 
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