The Magic Sponge

About the property

Prices and availability

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Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 11, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API

Rooms and units

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Double Room

• 13 m²
• 2 guests

Beds

• 1 double bed

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Twin Room

• 16 m²
• 2 guests

Beds

• 2 single beds

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Twin Room with Private External Bathroom

• 17 m²
• 2 guests

Beds

• 1 single bed and 1 double bed

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Large Twin Room

• 24 m²
• 4 guests

Beds

• 2 double beds

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Family Room

• 24 m²
• 4 guests

Beds

• 2 single beds and 1 double bed

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Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

• Internetfree
• Parkingfree
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Air conditioningfree
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Non-smoking

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

Average in Kampot · 131 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

• M MarinaUnited Kingdom · Feb 24, 2026 10Exceptional

  Wonderful friendly place

  Liked : I never had such a warm welcome before, William greeted us with such friendliness and a cold beer. He was very helpful all the time, Breakfast was amazing, I can definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict! The location is great and only a short walk to the river! I can highly recommend this very special place

  Disliked : I can’t think of anything

  • Large Twin Room
• P PamUnited States · Feb 22, 2026 10Exceptional

  Wonderful Stay in Kampot

  Liked : Fabulous location, walk-able to many restaurants and to the river. I had some great conversations with the owner and other guests; it's a good place to socialize if you want to. As a solo traveler this was a big bonus for me.
  The restaurant is wonderful ... lots of choices and everything was delicious. Happy hour 5-7 daily! :-)
  Room was basic, clean and provisioned with water, electric kettle etc. WiFi was fast and totally reliable! This is rare in my experience of Cambodia. TV has lots of channels with movies, sports, etc. All-in-all it's a wonderful place to stay and explore the area. William is a great host. Five stars!

  Disliked : I thought the beds were a bit firm for my taste ... but this is a common issue in SE Asia.

  • Solo traveller
  • Twin Room
• H HugoVietnam · Jan 25, 2026 10Exceptional

  Super stay Magic Sponge

  Liked : The food , friendly owner, good price, snooker, quiet area

  • Family with young children
  • Family Room
• E EvaThailand · Aug 12, 2025 10Exceptional

  Excellent hotel if you want a high standard , clean, comfortable place to stay.

  Liked : I fell in love with this place. Everything was so perfect. Location, rooms, owner, food, cleanliness, price was great. I highly recommend it. It really made my stay in Kampot a wonderful experience.

  Disliked : I cannot think of a single thing I didn’t like.

  • Solo traveller
  • Twin Room with Private External Bathroom
• G GregUnited States · Jun 27, 2025 10Exceptional

  Liked : Fantastic building that is very well maintained and superb service from the welcoming owner.

  • Family with young children
  • Family Room
• V VickiUnited States · Jan 17, 2025 10Exceptional

  Welcoming, Well Cared For, and Excellent Location.

  Liked : William was an exceptionally friendly and helpful English speaking host who makes sure the hotel and restaurant are both of the highest standard. We really enjoyed our stay and would have liked to stay longer.
  Our room was spacious, clean and nicely detailed, with excellent WiFi. Quiet but close and convenient location. A wonderful hotel overall.

  • Large Twin Room
• G GiovanniUnited Kingdom · Sep 11, 2023 8Very good

  Great place to stay, with a super friendly host, a great food service and even a mini-golf!

  Liked : William is the greatest host: friendly, always available for a chat or an advice, and always smiling.
  also, the food served comes in huge portions, especially at lunch (but also at breakfast!)

  Disliked : it's a shame William could not arrange all of the tours or tickets for buses and transportation (although he has a great tuk tuk driver for a brilliant tour in the countryside).
  also, the selection of movies William shows every afternoon is really debatable (for reference, when we were there, the Meg 2 was on...)...only joking anyway!!

  • Family with young children
  • Large Twin Room
• C CatherineCanada · Mar 1, 2026 9Exceptional

  Liked : The property is a cool old house and the rooms have high ceilings with fans. Host is super attentive.

  • Double Room
• C ClareUnited Kingdom · Feb 27, 2026 10Exceptional

  Great Stay

  Liked : Lovely large room with comfortable beds and pillows. We were on the ground floor but there wasn’t a problem with noise at all. Room felt the most homely we’ve had in our travels. Nice lamps, pictures and even plants. Large tv with lots of channels. Great location. Would definitely recommend The Magic Sponge.

  Disliked : Fridge would have been a bonus but not a problem. Missed having a mirror by a plug to dry my hair but again that’s a minor issue.

  • Large Twin Room
• D DjleysUnited States · Feb 11, 2026 10Exceptional

  Excellent place to stay

  Liked : The owner was friendly and the hospitality was excellent overall. The room was comfortable and had all the basics covered and more. The grounds were nice and good location.

  Disliked : The shower could have been a bit hotter and higher pressure but was still plenty sufficient.

  • Solo traveller
  • Twin Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

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