Coolabah Hotel
Get right up to the ocean shore of Sihanoukville with a stay at Coolabah Hotel. This hotel has an incredible location that's both near the fresh ocean beach and the city center. Enjoy the ocean, or just watch it with a refreshing drink. Just 570 m from Serendipity Beach, you can enjoy some beach time with a stay at Coolabah Hotel. Coolabah Hotel is located just 3.9 km from Sihanoukville Railway Station, providing your days with easy city access and great exploration options.
Have a hassle-free trip while enjoying the services and amenities offered by Coolabah Hotel. Never be out of touch with your contacts, with free Wi-Fi offered throughout your stay. If you need a ride from or to the airport, the hotel can arrange it before your check-in date. Taxi and shuttle services provided by the hotel make it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Sihanoukville.
If you plan to arrive by car, you'll appreciate the hotel's available parking, right on-site. The hotel provides front desk services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes for guests' convenience. If you need, the ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations at all the best shows and programs nearby. Staying for a long time, or just need clean clothes? dry cleaning service and laundry service offered at the hotel will keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available.
For lazy days and nights, in-room conveniences like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping let you make the most of your room. Smoking is limited to designated areas only, for the health and well-being of all guests and staff.
Equipped with handy amenities, guestrooms at Coolabah Hotel guarantee a comfortable stay for all travelers. Some rooms at Coolabah Hotel are equipped with air conditioning for your convenience. Some rooms at Coolabah Hotel include special design features like a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment such as television, in-room video streaming and cable TV is provided for guests in some selected rooms.
The hotel also offers a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker and mini bar in some rooms for when you feel like it is needed. It's good to know that bathroom amenities including bathrobes are provided in some of the guest bathrooms.
Dining and things to do
Everyone loves a good cup of coffee! A coffee shop on-site means you can enjoy a cup of real, freshly brewed coffee every morning -- or anytime you feel like it. If you don't feel like going out to eat, you can always opt for the delicious dining options at the hotel. A night in at the hotel's bar can be as fun as a night out with your travel companions.
Recreational facilities at Coolabah Hotel are designed for escape and relaxation. Finish your vacation days right by dropping in at the massage, hot tub and spa. Start your vacation off right with a dip in the pool. Skip the dress code and opt for a casual cocktail or beer at the hotel's poolside bar.
Have fun with your friends or family, or even meet new people at the library. Pick up something memorable for yourself or those waiting for you back at home, at the souvenir shops.
Around the property
Take advantage of the opportunity to explore Sihanoukville while in the city. Get a photograph of yourself in front of Golden Lion located 250 m away, a must-see for anyone visiting Sihanoukville.
Reasons to stay here
Know you'll get excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining above 95% of the city's accommodation.
This accommodation is highly recommended for its location, scoring higher than 90% of other options in the city.
It's hard to beat the room comfort here, which is rated higher than 94% of other accommodations in Sihanoukville.
nice hotel, attentive service”
I came for a scuba copurse and stayed at the Coolabah as it was among the nicer options in the area I needed to be in. I enjoyed my stay. Stayed there for three nights, then went out on a boat scuba diving overnight, and when I returned, they upgraded me from a single to a double balcony room. The rooms I had were both good. Restaurant serves very good food... I didn't find any better in Sihanoukville. Portions are large - almost too large! Everyone from servers to managers and owners are very attentive to guests' enjoyment and comfort - I was asked numerous times how things were going. Friendly atmosphere in one of the nicer places in the Serendipity beach area. About 5 minute walk to the beach (which I would not want to stay on anyway - it has a bit too much of a hustle atmosphere with constant hawking going on). I would definitely return there if in Sihanoukville again.
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Good clean hotel in a great location”
Coolabah Hotel is in a great location. Close to Sokha, Serendipity and Occheuteal Beaches. We had to catch a boat to Koh Rong Samloem Island and the jetty was located just down the road from the hotel. It is a very clean and tidy hotel that serves delicious food at great prices. The staff are very helpful and friendly. If we ever visit Sihanoukville again we would definitely stay at the Coolabah Hotel.
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The hotel choice will make or break your stay”
We had heard mixed reviews of Sihanoukville, but after choosing Coolabah Hotel we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The hotel is new and clean and an oasis from the rest of the town. We enjoyed the touristy feel to the town and did not spend too much time on the beach to be put off by the 'boozy crowd' who no doubt stay in cheaper hostels. The extra in price for Coolabah is well worth it for a few days if relaxation is your aim. The restaurant is excellent, especially the Sunday roast which was just like home. If you drag yourself away from here there are plenty of other restaurants/bars less than two minutes away.
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Great hotel and lovely staff”
My partner and I stayed here in a superior room for 5 nights, we loved it so much that we ended up booking an extra 2 nights. The staff were great and gave it to us for the same rate as we got s good deal on agoda. The rooms are exceptionally clean and are a good size. The only downfall was breakfast not being included as all other hotels do offer it, but the breakfast at the Coolabah was really cheap and the food was delicious. They even offer vegemite on toast! This place is in a great location as you can walk to the beach and restaurants/bars. If we were to return to Sihanoukville in the near future we will be straight back at the Coolabah hotel. This place is great value for money, you cannot go wrong here!
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Great central place to stay ”
Coolabah Hotel worked out great for me. The rooms were fine, staff were all professional and friendly, the small pool was nice, and the place is centrally located in the Serendipity Beach area and an easy walk to restaurants, nightlife, Occheutal Beach, etc. (Otres Beach is a great beach for day-tripping, but a bit too quiet at night for my taste.). Only minor criticism of Coolabah is that the wifi was spotty and sometimes weak, but it wasn't a big negative. I'd certainly stay there again.
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An unusual hotel in an unusual town”
the hosts / owners verona and douglas, go out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and they are full of ideas and recommendations. we initially booked a two night stay there, but extended it by another two nights and stayed in an adjacent room. we normally try to get as many different experiences as possible, but, having tried the local restaurants and beach scene, we decided that this was going to work out best and we ate dinner there three times during a 4-day stay. each meal was very good quality and quantity. breakfast was pretty good, not included in our room rate, so we had plenty of choice. the first room we stayed in was actually a suite at the rear of the hotel. quiet and away from the pool area. the second room was much closer to the staircase and pool, but again, we were not at all disturbed. good supply of hot water and decent bathrooms. toiletries were definitely at the lower end. sihanoukville itself is a strange place and i would not bother going back unless i was going out to koh rong samloem again. our trip out was arranged by the excellent dive shop near the junction with the road to ochheuteal beach. the trip included morning and afternoon dives or snorkels and lunch was provided. other pointers: we took the “big boat” out one day, which was quite fun. not as much snorkelling as we would have liked, but still fun. we also took a day trip out to kep and kampot. unless i was going to one of the national parks, i would not bother going back to either town. anyway, after a great overall stay at the coolabah, they organized our trip north from sihanoukville to siem reap by a taxi relay service via phnom penh for $105, which was really great value and great service. all in all a great place to stay.
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booked 4 nights stayed 3 weeks, awsome hotel !!!! ”
i booked for 4 nights and decided to stay for 3 weeks. i have a very good time at the coolabah hotel. the front reception staff ken and the team are all ever so kind and friendly. the restaurant staff are very good in assisting customers. the food?? ate at the restraunt almost every night. great food great price, in 3 weeks i never had any trouble with any sickness anywhere in cambodia. great swimming pool to cool off in the afternoon. the room cleaning staff are fantastic, cleaning the rooms 110% every time. i have made this place my second home away from home along with the other travellers thinking same as me who stayed at this place. i found sihanoukville to be safe , people always happy, lots to do. never had any kid beggers come up to me as per i really enjoyed my stay. if your thinking of booking this hotel. dont hesitate you will not be disappointed.
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3 nights in Sihanoukville”
Unfortunately we thought the room was smaller than in the pics and information. Also all the rooms were accessed by a common outside walkway, (so everyone passed your room window & door on the way to their room). Also, there was a sitting area outside our room where people sat and chatted and smoked. Our room had a problem with the toilet drain - basically the room flooded when you took a shower, the toilet choked the first morning. The staff were very helpful and offered to move us the next day as they were full the day we checked in. When I asked if I could have a refund if I moved to a another hotel (we wanted to be nearer the beach) the manager said that wouldn't be a problem. So that's what we did and although our new room was huge and had a fantastic sea view (The Serendipity Resort Hotel) the noise from the surrounding bars until 6am spoilt our time there. We therefore regretted moving from The Coolabah and wished we had just moved room. The main reason was that the hotel was quiet at night and the food in the restaurant was really delicious. Great salads and deserts as well as good Asian and Western mains. Oh one last thing the pool is basically for children only as it's small. All in all I recommend this hotel particularly for families.
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Great place, great value, great location”
Coolabah Hotel is well located near the nightlife of Sihanoukville, with several bars within walking distance. You can even rent a motorbike just next door and ride to the many beaches. If not, you can just walk to Serendipity Beach and spend your day there relaxing.
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Good value, good location, great service ”
the coolabah was great value. well located near shops and restaurants and only a few minutes walk from the beach. room and bathroom were decent and very clean (although the air conditioner was leaking water when we were there). pool surrounded by deck chairs was a good place to sit and read a book. the staff were really nice, and they serve decent breakfast (not included in the price of our rooms). there are some great restaurants in walking distance from the hotel. highly recommend sandan cambodian restaurant about 5 minutes walk from the hotel. we only stayed one night, but i'd recommend this place for a couple of nights' stay in sihanoukville.
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Incredible service, incredible value,”
The personal warm welcome when I arrived was unexpected and very reassuring. The room was well equipped and the standard of the bathroom was 4-5*, again, very unexpected and a very pleasant surprise. The internet was occasionally flaky in the room but generally very fast and extremely fast downstairs. The aromatherapy massage was reasonably priced at $12 but the direct pressure on my spine makes me think she probably needs more training and was only 'ok'. The pool is small but great for a dip, the food is good and reasonably priced. The aircon and ceiling fan are excellent and cool the room in no time. On the plus side, everything else! I paid $25 a night and having travelled extensively I cannot think of anywhere I've stayed that has been better value for money than the Coolabah Hotel - it's that good. I left in a rush and left my sunglasses on the table, the hotel calmy arranged a service to have them delivered to my hotel in Phnom Penh. Incredible value. Incredible Service. Stay there - you'll thank me.
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Good location, friendly staff”
We enjoyed our stay at Coolabah Hotel, the location was great being just a block away from Serendipity Beach and just around the corner from local restaurants and shops. The staff were friendly and it was great having english speaking staff at reception. The only thing we really missed was not having a jug and tea/coffee facilities in our room.
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Great location, nice staff, good price”
To start, we arrived in Sihanoukville very late and emailed ahead of time. They were very helpful and willing to pick us up, which was very appreciated. I am very familiar with S-ville, and Coolabah is a great location for those looking for nightlife, food, and beach. It sits at the intersection of three roads that have most of the beach town nightlife and food, and the main access road to Serendipity beach. Also, this makes it easy to get out to the other beaches, mainly Otres (the best beach in Cambodia in my experience). The hotel pool looked great to me, and the breakfast was above average. I though the staff was very helpful too, responding well to my inquiries. We recommend this place for sure!
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Nice Hotel ”
I stayed at the Coolabah hotel for 3 nights and found the location very central for serendipity beach. The staff were excellent and professional rooms clean and reasonably well maintained. The pool although small was ample while I was there. I enjoyed the walk down the hill to the beach in the morning and the many bars and restaurants on offer very close by.
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Great location and staff”
The Coolabah at very good for the level of hotel it is. The room I had was well maintained and clean, plenty big enough for me as a solo traveller, and everything worked which is rare when travelling in SE Asia! It is not a huge 5 star resort and doesn't pretend to be. It is in a great location to get to the beach, dive shops, bars, etc. The pool is small but does the job and the restaurant provides a good range of food for reasonable prices. The staff are a highlight, very happy to help or simply have a chat! They young man behind reception was most helpful when my (Cambodia Air) flight was cancelled with little notice. He quickly sorted a bus for me. When I go back to Sihanoukville I will use this hitel again.
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Good times”
I loved my stay at the coolabah hotel. Beeing a well travelled man i like to think that i have seen it all, but this place however, offered a low cost room that seemed sound proof ( the neighboor was an open air night club), low cost food and a staff that really spoke english well ( not very common in cambodia). I would not hesitate to recomend this hotel to everyone, however of you are travveling with children, there are some hotels that would be better, not because this hotel is lacking in any way, but i would recomend staying close to one of the other beaches, otres, sokha or victory beach because they are more child friendly.
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Everything Very Good”
First time to Sihanoukville. My Girlfriend and I really enjoyed our three day stay. The hotel is well located within walking distance to Serendipity beach. Take a tuk-tuk to the picturesque and more-or-less deserted Otres beach. Night-spots and eateries encircle the hotel environs. Overall, very pleased with our acommodation, excellent service and staff always helpful and available. A great base to explore from.
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Excellent Hotel. Good value for the Money. ”
Our stay was excellent. My wife and I travel to Sihanoukville several times each year and have stayed at several hotels. Safety and Cleanliness are high priority's for us and this hotel delivers this. There are several other 4 and 5 star hotels that are safe and clean but the Coolabah is by far one of the least expensive. This trip was only one day for business and two days for fun (Scuba Diving) we chose this hotel in order to minimize our spending. We feel it was a good choice and commend the staff for a job well done. The Restaurant is good but not gourmet, (I did not expect it to be) the pool is small but we went swimming twice and it was enjoyable. We stayed here before in 2012 and were very glad to return in 2015 and find that it was still up to standard.
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Great little hotel”
It was as close to perfect as it could be. The rooms were exceptionally clean, the staff were incredibly attentive, the pool was convenient. All in all a great place to stay in Sihanoukville. Special mention should go to front office manager who gave us lots of tips, and restaurant manager who went out of her way to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Coolabah to anyone visiting Sihanoukville.
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New hotel with good value for money”
When arriving we enjoyed an upgrade to one of their deluxe room including a big room on the second floor and its new bathroom with a rain shower. The room was clean and their staff gave good recommendations. Take a tuk tuk ($ 8 round trip) to the Otres beach and enjoy a relaxing beach day at the Secret Garden hotel, which will let you use their hotel chairs at the beach, when ordering drinks and food with them (average combodian prices). We recoomend to avoid the serendipity beach as you constantly have to say: " no thank you" --> wont happen at otres beach!
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