The Magic Sponge

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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9.5

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Large Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 double beds
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$5 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$16 per night
Original price
US$86.63
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.65
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$51.98
US$16 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

Located along Guesthouse Street, The Magic Sponge welcomes guests with a Jasmine garden, restaurant and bar. It features multiple balconies and offers views of the mountains. All private rooms have flat-screen internet TV and private bathroom with hot water rainshower. At The Magic Sponge, property amenities include an internet TV lounge, mini golf course, two pool tables and a pub with live entertainment. Motorcycle rental and tour information is also available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Kampot, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Asian, American

Options with:

  • Inner courtyard view

  • Garden view

Free private parking available on-site

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Large Twin Room
Price for:
Max adults: 4
Beds: 2 double beds
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$5 (optional)
We have 1 left
US$16 per night
Original price
US$86.63
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.65
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$51.98
US$16 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Reserve
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Family Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast US$5
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
US$57 for 3 nights
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Double Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 double bed
US$45 for 3 nights
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Twin Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Breakfast US$5
  • 2 single beds
US$45 for 3 nights
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Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
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Breakfast US$5
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
US$54 for 3 nights
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Large Twin Room
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 double beds
258 feet²
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • TV
  • Fan
  • Electric kettle
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Computer
  • Game console
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 4
US$16 per night
Original price
US$86.63
Late Escape Deal
- US$34.65
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$51.98
US$16 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
40% off
40% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$5
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 1 left
Family Room
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
258 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 4
US$17 per night
Original price
US$94.76
Late Escape Deal
- US$37.90
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$56.85
US$17 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
40% off
40% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$5
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Double Room
  • 1 double bed
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$14 per night
Original price
US$75.80
Late Escape Deal
- US$30.32
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$45.48
US$14 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
40% off
40% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$5
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
172 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$14 per night
Original price
US$75.80
Late Escape Deal
- US$30.32
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$45.48
US$14 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
40% off
40% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$5
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
183 feet²
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$16 per night
Price US$54
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: 10 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Good breakfast US$5
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 1 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eric
    Australia Australia
    “Great package all round Staff excellent service Food best value and amount they serve William was the perfect host with the most”
  • Jensen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Absolutely the best breakfast in all of cambodia. Amazing fresh quality food. Cheap as chips. Absolutely reccomend to anyone in kampot”
  • Justin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Food choice fantastic and excellent quality and size Accommodation high standard TV loaded with 1000 s of channels Friendly staff highly recommended”
  • Nora
    Ireland Ireland
    “The owner William was very friendly and was excellent in communicating in advance of our stay. Lovely quiet guesthouse in a quiet location very walkable to the main strip. Great mini golf too!!”
  • Antoine
    France France
    “The host is very friendly and good humoured! As well as having very clean rooms, the cuisine is excellent, with both Asian and Western dishes. The location in Kampot is also very good. The outdoor area of the guest house is really cosy.”
  • Cornelia
    Germany Germany
    “The accommodation is a stylish and beautifully designed house in a quiet, centrally located area. William is an excellent host who takes care of all our needs. We felt very comfortable in his house.”
  • Franziska
    Germany Germany
    “We liked the location you can walk nearly everywhere. The recommended tuk tuk drive around the countryside was great and cost 25$ for 6 hours.”
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “All rooms accessible externally 24 hours a day, when reception is closed after 20.30. Access via side gate to the site. Lovely big ceiling fan in the room, which met all my needs.”
  • Irénée
    Cambodia Cambodia
    “Very kind and helpful owner, in a cute and well-maintained Khmer house. Thanks for a great stay.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The rooms were clean and comfortable. The location was good, a short walk into the centre of Kampot, with restaurants and cafes nearby.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Cambodian • British • Indian • Local • Asian • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

The Magic Sponge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 07:30 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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