Property entrance
Check availability

Reviews of The Columns

2.5 out of 5
The Columns
37 Phoum 1 Ouksophear, Kampot

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was very clean, and I really liked the architecture, furniture, and decor. The staff were very friendly and helpful. They greeted me by name, which I appreciated. I will definitely stay there again when I go to Kampot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, very friendly and helpful staff, good breakfast. They’ve been hard hit by covid but staying open to keep staff on board. Rustic feel to the place and very affordable. Good location in Kampot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Bunleng

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mr. Bunleng Men
Good location. Excellent services. Very clean and artistically/tastefully well decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great value and great location. Aircon a little bit weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to stay
The room is nice and clean, aircon works well, bathroom spacious, nice shower cabin with rain shower, good water pressure for nice shower. Staff friendly and very helpful. Location is good as in walking distance to the riverside with all it's restaurants and entertainment places. The only shadow is that there was a water pump or some other drive/motor which kept on making some noise. Otherwise all ok and recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small hotel, great location
Lovely hotel in a great location near the river and the night market with plenty of restaurants in the area. Room was nice with a little balcony (room 10) bed was comfortable. Breakfast was served in the restaurant next to the reception and was good. Staff were very helpful and very friendly which makes for a good atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Place to Stay!!
This hotel is great! It’s small, quaint and charming. Great air conditioner and the most comfortable bed. Breakfast is delicious! But best of all, the staff is super kind and can assist in getting you motorcycles and seeing the city. Loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved parts of this HOTEL, like the kind Breakfast and Cleaning staff, and the location, but did not Love It... as I imagined I would. It had not a single Asian entree listed on the breakfast menu. Why travel all the way to Cambodia to eat American/ Western food??? Three days in to our 6 night stay, I made mention of this, and was offered Ramen noodles with eggs... a lovely addition, but clearly an actual entree of rice or noodles would be welcome. Also, there were no Umbrellas on the tables outside to make them of use. With 34*C temps, you could not sit outside, so all the tables were not usable. Again, staff was lovely, but for the price, I would have hoped for a bit more amenities and ambiance.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this hotel - staff were amazing!
I was here in Kampot as a volunteer accountant over Christmas as was SO happy I stayed at Columns. Very clean hotel, great buffet breakfast, very trusting staff and room was very secure and safe. Staff were consistabtly very professional and able to help. Everything thing I need assistance on (booking a bus back to Phnom Penh, Airline dramas) they were always willing to help. It was so nice as a solo traveller to easily communicated with them in English and feel extremely safe and secure. Also done the road are some great restaurants they are on the river and very well priced.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Nelson BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classic building on a run down street, great breakfast included. WiFi is weak and intermittent but the wonderful staff makes the difference.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique Hotel in Center of Historic Kampot
A small boutique hotel. Very nice breakfast. No bar, no restaurant other than bkfst. With antiques rather than trendy decorating. Well located in the historic center of Kampot. Weakish Wifi. No coffee machine or water boiler in room, otherwise tastefully decorated. Kampot is a beautiful low key French colonial looking city. The Columns staff helpfully suggested restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointing
This is basically a cheap guest house with a fancy veneer. The building is old and worn. The front lobby has minimal and minimally trained staff. The shower had two settings: scalding hot and ice cold. Wifi was spotty. Wouldn't allow for even a one hour extension on check out. Wouldn't call a taxi to take me to train station, told me to go outside and find one myself. There are equivalent and even much better hotels in town for less money.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tasteful, Comfortable, Convenient.
Comfortable hotel in tastefully restored colonial building in central area of Kampot. Excellent breakfast and lovely efficient staff.

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Long time repeat visitor.
I have been staying at the Columns for years, and have always had a positive experience. The property is well located - close to the river and town center, but on a quiet street that is virtually silent at night. The staff are all friendly and helpful, as is the owner, Thavy. The breakfast menu is not extensive, but all items are well prepared from fresh ingredients. Rooms are comfortable and quiet, with adequate work space and good wifi. Overall, one of my favourites in southern Cambodia.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nadine, Singapore / Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in Kampot
I enjoyed every moment of my stay at “The Columns” and can only recommend this place. Staff, room, service, breakfast, location,... all perfect! The staff was also very helpful with organising my tours around Kampot as well as my onward journey. I’d definitely stay there again! Thank you for making me feel so special!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel in great location
Our room at the column was super comfortable with the air con and the ceiling fan a great combo to battle the heat outdoors. The rain head shower was great and the bed the most comfortable of our trip so far. Breakfast was good and the staff were lovely. Only issues were really poor internet which was an issue cause I had to work a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in old Kampot
Stayed 5 nights. Perfect location just back from the river and loads of places to eat nearby. The staff were just lovely and the manager was very helpful (she even gave us some great tips for Phnom Penh).

8/10 Good

Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent no frills hotel
Decent no frills hotel in the old town. Close enough to everything without being right in the heart of the action

10/10 Excellent

Bloomy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Step Back in Time.
The Columns is a beautifully recreated colonial experience. The rooms are clean, spacious and cool, with a charming ambiance. The staff are friendly and accomodating, yet give you your own space. The breakfast was consistently good especially the fruit option. We would have no hesitation in staying again should we visit Kampot again in the future. Thanks to the staff for making our visit so pleasant.

8/10 Good

Lisa, Phnom Penh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I want to keep this a secret, but it's so good.
Just was trying to get some space with my best friend that was visiting. Perfectly quiet, restaurants and river just paces away. Great food at the guest house and they were available for what we wanted yet, gave us the privacy we needed. Didn't do the 6 am housekeeping disturbance, but cleaned while we were away.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and cute hotel and friendly staff… Not far from several places..

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice helpful manager
Great place with a good location just off the river front area. The manager speaks very good English which isn't always the case in the country so communication was nice and comfortable.

8/10 Good

darkstar, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
just fine.

8/10 Good

Johan, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice new renovated, with a personal touch
It was a great place, the rooms was clean and nice. The personal was very helpful and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice boutique family run hotel
Stayed here for 3 nights, booked this hotel in a hurry while staying at the Raffles Le Royal in Phonm Penh, must admit I was surprised when I first arrived at the hotel but any doubts I had soon disappeared when I was greeted with a friendly smile and a cool drink. The hotel is family run, and the young girl that acts as the receptionist speaks good english. Great location, close to the river and restaurants. My room was spacious, clean and the airconditioner was good, TV worked, shower was clean, and provided extra towels when required. I had fun communicating with some of the family members, I requested an iron and the boy came out with a scrubbing brush but it was no sooner corrected, this minor things made my stay even nicer. The hotel provides breakfast, there are four choices, whilst it limited, it is still very nice, they make beautiful eggs, and the expresso coffee is excellent, if you are like me that likes a good cup of coffee first thing in the morning. I enjoyed my 3 nights at this hotel and would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Couple, norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
It more than met our expextations.

10/10 Excellent

Anne&Arild, Oslo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant
We week very pleased with this hotel. Excellent Valle for money. Will recommend it to whoever visitt Kampot.

10/10 Excellent

des, phnom penh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
quality boutique hotel
this lovely hotel does all the expected things one requires of a hotel ,so well. the room had all things guests could need , superb rain shower , dvd , clock , 2 umbrellas , comfy bed and pillows , good air con and fan, cable tv , electric jug and coffee ,and nicely decorated . the staff superb , Thavi , her Mom , the breakfast staff and the bellboy, all deserve a pat on the back for making me feel so welcome . i give this hotel a 10 out of 10 , and would return and stay only at this hotel in Kampot.

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

ScoobyDo, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely but pricey
For Kampot, this hotel is pricey at around $50, although it is probably the best hotel in the town. Room is lovely; very clean and very boutique. The staff were great and generally I loved everything about the hotel except the price. If you can book for around $30-$40 you will be satisfied. Remember that if you book on arrival you probably can 'negotiate' the tax, if you know what I mean!

6/10 Okay

Anna, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
perfect location, lovely hotel, but not for us.
We stayed in Columns for two nights. The first night we couldn't sleep because of the sounds from the neighbours upstairs. We told the receptionist the next morning and immediately got another room. That room was a little damp, so we didn't sleep well again the next night. That being said, the staff of this hotel were more than friendly and helpfull. Very lovely people. In this case, it's really about us we think, that the hotel wasn't for us.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming Hotel
Very charming small hotel. Great location. Very friendly helpful owners

8/10 Good

Female, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and was modern, having been renovated. The style was originally a house. My room was a little dark since it faced the back. For a little more moneyI could have had a front facing room. The breakfast was very good. The front desk staff person was helpful in booking my tour.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Columns was a real joy to stay at. Everything was just right and easy.

10/10 Excellent

Gallagher, Paris, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely little hotel in Kompot
Very well situated in the city of Kompot, not far from the river. The breakfast was very good. The staff was helpful and friendly. Great place to stay!

10/10 Excellent

Kikuyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

takenari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l’élégante note coloniale, le calme ainsi que l’accueil merveilleusement chaleureux qui nous a été réservé, notre séjour s’est extrêmement bien déroulé et nous recommandons vivement l’établissement à tous les visiteurs de Kampot en quête de sénérité et de convivialité
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le personnel est très agréable et professionnel Le lieu est beau , authentique , proche de tout à pied tout en étant protégé de l’agitation des bars du centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Tiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Friendly personell, lovely breakfast, very comfortable and clean room with a small balcony. Plenty of hot water. Near the center of city and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Siri Nicoline, Oslo

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lovely stay - Good location!
Lovely stay, the rooms have a Good size. Breakfast was okay, and service Good. Only minus was the bugs over the bed, including mosqitos. This was Washed away after the first night, Even without us informing anything. Location is also very good! Highly reccommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great design, nice people
Wonderful staff, very nice breakfast, quiet room to the back on the first floor, first room in the attic was very warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

maguelonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable, petit déjeuner délicieux. Aide et conseils à la réception pour l'organisation de tour en tuk tuk à la journée dans les environs.

10/10 Excellent

Tek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
C’est un bon hôtel de style colonial sur une rue calme et à environ 200 m de la rivière , à proximité des restaurants, la nuit est animée et illuminée , on se croit dans un petit pays européen ( italiens, français, allemands , usa , australiens...... ) avec une température de 30* . Je recommande cet hôtel pour son charme, sa proximité et le personnel .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Noviant

Disliked: Room comfort
Séjour à Kampot dont on aurait pu se passer, la visite de fermes de poivre est beaucoup plus interessante de Kep

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe hôtel