Reviews of Mad Monkey Koh Rong
Long Set Beach, Koh Rong Island, Phum Daem Thkov, Sangkat Koh Rong, Krong Preah Sihanoukville, Koh Rong Island, Cambodia
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewJust 2 mins walk from ferry terminal .. right at the beach
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel lost my roomy so they treated me to a private room which was amazing
Cheaper drinks ;)
Thank you for sharing your awesome review! We're so thrilled to hear you had such an amazing stay with us and enjoyed our location. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures in the future! Safe travels!
Thank you for sharing your awesome review! We're so thrilled to hear you had such an amazing stay with us and enjoyed our location. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. W… Show more
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing staff at the hostel, manager Marcus available all the time taking best care of you. Wonderful reps Sofie and Annie doing their best to feel the ease and fun of the place and have the best fun! Activities all the time, no time to be bored. Great choice!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We're so thrilled you had such an amazing time with us and consider us the best choice for a hostel in Koh Rong. It's especially wonderful to hear that our team went the extra mile to ensure you're having a fantastic time and made such a positive impact on your experience. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another exceptional stay.
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We're so thrilled you had such an amazing time with us and consider us the best choice for a hostel in Koh Rong. It's especially wonderful to hear that our team went the extra mile to en… Show more
Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery things perfect
Hi Panha, thank you so much for your rating and feedback! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the decorations provided, as well as the wine, fruits, and roses, made your stay perfect and contributed to such a wonderful experience. It was an absolute delight hosting you, and we wish you all the best on your travels!
Hi Panha, thank you so much for your rating and feedback! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that the decorations provided, as well as the wine, fruits, and roses, made your stay perfect and contributed to such a wonderful experience. I… Show more
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGreat setting, great staff.
Reviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIf you’re looking for a party hostel, this place might suit you. They are organising events every night.
I accidentally booked this party hostel, thinking it would be a good place to connect with others. But the atmosphere was not what I expected at all. At check-in, the staff at the bar barely acknowledged me—no greeting, just dropped the paperwork without eye contact. When I asked about tours, the staff couldn’t speak English and instead jokingly offered something unrelated, then walked away laughing. The room wasn’t clean (there was a large stain on the bed and something white moving on it), and the WiFi didn’t work in the room. Official quiet hours are between 12 AM and 7 AM, but music was still playing at 1:30 AM—and already blasting again by 6:50 AM, so you can “enjoy” vibrating along to the bass from your bed. If you’re looking for a party hostel, this place might suit you. But if you’re hoping for genuine connection without the party scene—or simply want a bit of peace and quiet—I strongly recommend booking elsewhere.
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGood location Friendly staff Reasonably priced drinks and food
It is a party hostel which we should have known but hadn’t really looked at reviews. as a couple there were probably better spots for us but that being said we enjoyed our stay!
Hi Ellyn, thank you for your review. We understand where you’re coming from with your feedback. We do go to great lengths in our online marketing, videos, and room descriptions to make it clear that we are a party hostel. For this reason, we will tend to be a little noisier; music officially closes at 12 a.m. We hope you’ve been enjoying your travels since!
Hi Ellyn, thank you for your review. We understand where you’re coming from with your feedback. We do go to great lengths in our online marketing, videos, and room descriptions to make it clear that we are a party hostel. For this reason, w… Show more
Reviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was kind
Maybe the rules should be strict because the roommates were crazy, dangerous, noisy and harmful
Hi Sandra, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand your frustration. Unfortunately, the behavior of our other guests is outside our control. We do ask everyone to be considerate, and our security team will intervene when someone is disrupted to an extreme degree. Please understand that these individuals’ actions aren’t a reflection of Mad Monkey. We hope you’ll give us another go soon, and find out what we’re all about and what keeps so many great guests coming back for repeat stays.
Hi Sandra, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We understand your frustration. Unfortunately, the behavior of our other guests is outside our control. We do ask everyone to be considerate, and our security team will intervene w… Show more
Reviewed: 5 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe location, design, Staff, provided games, food...
Locks for lockers not provided. You can buy one for several dollars there. Just a small thing: No Volleyball for the volleyballfield
Hi Steffen, thank you so much for your review - it was so kind of you to take the time to write it! It was a pleasure hosting you and we’d love to do it again soon.
Reviewed: 25 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe hostel ia in front of the beach, close to restaurants and ferry harbour.
Food at the restaurant and cocktaiks don't taste good and they are super expensive compared to others in the same island. The staff was neither helpful nor informative. Rooms were okay, but full of mosquitos.
Hi Luciana, we are sorry to hear that we were unable to gain your support. We regret to hear that you had a negative interaction with our team. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while, miscommunication or cultural misunderstanding can cause a rift. We’re talking through this issue with them so that they can learn from it and improve their service. Thank you for the learning opportunity, and safe travels!
Hi Luciana, we are sorry to hear that we were unable to gain your support. We regret to hear that you had a negative interaction with our team. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while, miscommunica… Show more
Reviewed: 20 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBeachfront - can’t go wrong.
Probably the worst mad monkey I’ve ever been in. Beds are super uncomfortable, curtains only reach a certain point so light can still come in and people can still see you. Bathrooms are also not ideal just super small, the plumbing needs to be sorted as brown water would always come out when using shower and sink. Not ideal.
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for the feedback, and we are saddened to hear that you had a poor experience with us. Our island water has high iron levels that can cause a reddish-brown tint. This is a normal occurrence and may vary seasonally depending on groundwater levels. We also regret that the bed did not meet your comfort preferences and caused you discomfort. Your comments are valuable to us, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope you enjoy the remainder of your trip and wish you all the best!
Hi Elizabeth, thank you for the feedback, and we are saddened to hear that you had a poor experience with us. Our island water has high iron levels that can cause a reddish-brown tint. This is a normal occurrence and may vary seasonally dep… Show more
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRight on the beach, good party hostel if that’s the vibe you are looking for 😄
Lots of mosquitos in the room. Quite expensive for a private room. Stick with the dorm rooms for a cheaper experience.
Hi Lucie, thank you for all the positive vibes! Your words brought a smile to the team’s face today. We hope you’ve been having a wonderful trip since we saw you last.
Reviewed: 22 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat atmosphere and location. However, extremely expensive (the price increases when more people stay there), especially for the quality of the rooms. There was sand everywhere and gaps in the doors meant there were a lot of mosquitoes in the rooms. The beds didn’t feel very clean and unfortunately woke up with so many bites. The shared bathrooms were quite dirty and the orange water was quite off putting. However, the staff were great and created a really fun atmosphere during the evening events.
Hi Reena, thank you for the review. We highly encourage guests to book in advance in order to take advantage of the best available rates, as our pricing is more favorable during periods of lower occupancy. Given that we are surrounded by sand, we kindly remind our guests to wash their feet using the hose out front of their room. Being on a remote tropical island nestled between the beach and the jungle, we’re truly surrounded by nature. While it’s a beautiful experience, it also means that mosquitoes are a common part of island life. However, we are working with our pest control to minimize their presence. We hope that you had a great stay otherwise!
Hi Reena, thank you for the review. We highly encourage guests to book in advance in order to take advantage of the best available rates, as our pricing is more favorable during periods of lower occupancy. Given that we are surrounded by sa… Show more
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewStaff couldn't be more helpful!! Location perfect and activities ate a lot of fun
Hi Simon, thank you so much for your kind review and for recognizing the hard work we put in. You were a great guest and we are looking forward to seeing you again. Lots of love from Mad Monkey.
Reviewed: 9 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewComfortable bed and dorm. Amazing location on the beach. Very social. Regular bar and reception staff very friendly. Bathrooms not the best. Reps were annoying and unorganised.
Hi Marcus, thank you for staying with us, and for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative interaction with our GE team. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while miscommunication or cultural misunderstanding can cause a rift. We’re talking through this issue with them so that they can learn from it and improve their service. Thank you for the learning opportunity.
Hi Marcus, thank you for staying with us, and for your review. We are sorry to hear that you had a negative interaction with our GE team. They usually earn rave reviews for being friendly and helpful, but once in a while miscommunication or… Show more
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe men’s shower had water pressure that was too low to shower properly, and the showers were located in the same cabin as the toilet. I also found bedbugs in my bed. The bed sheets felt more like couch covers than proper bedding, and the mattress was saggy and worn out. The food and breakfast were overpriced. The only positive was the staff, who were friendly and helpful.
Hi Vincent, we are deeply saddened to learn that we were unable to earn your support. The bathroom design features a wet-style layout, which is common in Cambodia. However, we understand that this may not be to everyone’s preference and may cause some discomfort. We are sorry for the issue concerning the bedbugs. Unfortunately, this may occasionally travel in with customers who have stayed at less reputable establishments. Please be assured that the room in question will be thoroughly treated and remain closed until it has been deemed free of any pests. We are grateful for your recognition of our staff, and we truly hope you will consider giving us another opportunity to serve you in the future!
Hi Vincent, we are deeply saddened to learn that we were unable to earn your support. The bathroom design features a wet-style layout, which is common in Cambodia. However, we understand that this may not be to everyone’s preference and may… Show more
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood location and very social, decent food selection as well.
Bathrooms are grim, not full curtains on beds. It’s a mad monkey on Koh Rong, it’s what you expect. If you can stay at Onederz then do
Hi Fergus, thank you for your valuable feedback. Regular visits are made to the bathrooms. As these are shared spaces, we kindly encourage all guests to uphold their cleanliness as a courtesy to the next user. Should any additional assistance be required, we would appreciate it if the guest would inform us on the spot. We regret that the design of the curtain did not meet your preferences. We hope that you had a great stay otherwise!
Hi Fergus, thank you for your valuable feedback. Regular visits are made to the bathrooms. As these are shared spaces, we kindly encourage all guests to uphold their cleanliness as a courtesy to the next user. Should any additional assistan… Show more
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
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