Spicy23 - M' Pai Bay
M' Pai Bay Koh Rong Samloem, Koh Rong
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15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
15 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Nice staff and cozy building”
“👍 I got sick but luckily in the toilet there was a fist sized FROG so I quickly…”
“Great value for the price, it’s a cute little Homestay/restaurant within easy wa…”
“Staff, price, location, food”
“The dorm room layout is a bit odd and there is no aircon, but that’s the norm fo…”
“Other than that the room was very comfortable”
“Very good value for money, everyone was super kind and the food there was also r…”
“It’s basic but perfectly fine for the price you’re paying”
“There are clean bed linen and towels”
“The rooms are clean, you have mosquito nets and comfortable double beds”
“I was finally able to progress in CandyCrush since this place has NO WI-FI”
“Wi-Fi is not available”
Overview
Featuring a garden, terrace and views of garden, Spicy23 - M' Pai Bay is located in Sihanoukville, 100 metres from M’Pai Bay Beach. The hostel features family rooms. At the hostel each room has a shared bathroom and bed linen. You can play darts at Spicy23 - M' Pai Bay. M’Pai Bay Wild Beach is less than 1 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Alanna
solo_traveller
March 31, 2025
“Relaxing place to stay”
Great value for the price, it’s a cute little Homestay/restaurant within easy walking distance of everything in M’Pai bay. The dorm room layout is a bit odd and there is no aircon, but that’s the norm for the island. Definitely recommend the bioluminescent plankton tour run by the owner.
Barnaby Head
solo_traveller
March 28, 2025
“Great Price and lovely people”
Very good value for money, everyone was super kind and the food there was also really good! Only criticism is that I wish they had mosquito nets... Other than that the room was very comfortable.
zdenka
solo_traveller
February 25, 2025
Perfect place to stay for the vibe. The best food on the island
Roman
solo_traveller
February 10, 2025
Staff, price, location, food
Saarieee
extended_group
May 5, 2024
“Good”
Nice staff and cozy building.
Linda Grehn
couple
April 25, 2024
“Lovely guesthouse, great value”
We shared the double room (shared bathroom) & it felt like sleeping in a tree house. Everything very natural & you fall asleep with jungle sounds. Great location in the middle of the village. Please bare in mind that there might be bugs & also sand on the floor. The shower is cold water only. However it’s island style and we loved it! The owner was so kind and the food in the restaurant delicious.
Charlene
couple
April 10, 2024
“Good experience with amazing plankton tour”
We loved this place for the fluorescent plankton tour and the restaurant. The owner is a passionate person about marine biodiversity and showed us so many beautiful specimens. The food is delicious, especially the eggplants. Such a good vibe here.
Monika
solo_traveller
April 6, 2024
“Only if you really have to”
I was finally able to progress in CandyCrush since this place has NO WI-FI ! 👍 I got sick but luckily in the toilet there was a fist sized FROG so I quickly forgot about my sickness 🥰 (it actually worked lol) Free unlimited SAUNA (aka the dorm) 24/7 which was really needed after long day of sunbathing 🙃 SANDY beach right on your doorstep (yes, literally), even in your bed sometimes 👍 On a serious note: - the mattress was comfy - the staff was nice - water refills for 0.25$ - common area quite chill with music, but wish they invested into a proper AC or proper fan instead of fancy music equipment
Strassenburg
extended_group
April 4, 2024
It’s basic but perfectly fine for the price you’re paying. Amazing location just a one minute walk from the pier. The owner is a lovely guy who’s happy to help you with any questions. He goes above and beyond to help you arrange onwards travel. We extended twice.
Lisa
solo_traveller
March 12, 2024
super cute and helpful owners + staff! food in the hostels own restaurant was great and the location is nice and close to the pier. definitely would come back again!
Hotaru
solo_traveller
March 6, 2024
“Best hostel on the island in my professional opinion”
Cute hostel with restaurant and dive center attached and perfectly situated in the centre of town. Everything is under 5 minutes walk. Owner and family are the friendliest in Cambodia. I just kept extending, highly recommend!
Hannah
solo_traveller
February 13, 2024
The place was pretty chill. The owner was very lovely and helpful regarding questions about the island and general transportation without giving you the feeling, he wants to sell you something. He was just overall a very nice guy.
Smudge92
solo_traveller
January 31, 2024
“Lovely place to stay”
Lovely family with some very nice rooms :) great restaurant Amazing mosquito nets
MinetteB
family_with_children
January 25, 2024
“We love Spicy 23”
Pong and Pich are wonderful hosts. We loved the "tree house". The food is fantastic and the dining area is magical at night. Great music too. Thank you all for a most memorable experience and for your kindness. Give the princess a big hug from all of us.
Nicole
solo_traveller
January 3, 2024
Cosy dorm, super nice hosts and really good food - all in all for a fair price. Most travellers are craving for the green curry, whereas I loved the Lok Lak 😉
Tori-ya
family_with_children
January 2, 2024
Spicy23 - Great atmosphere, delicious food in the restaurant, cozy shady courtyard, swing, interesting people from different countries gather around. The owners are very nice and pleasant, educated, speak excellent English with their princess daughter! The owner is a certified diving instructor and arranges interesting underwater excursions. Wonderful and friendly staff!!! all the girls are very caring and sweet! Especially the waitress Zoe from Canada - an amazing young girl!) Unusual living conditions - island! - for undemanding tourists. But at the same time there is almost everything for minimal comfort. There are clean bed linen and towels. (Towels were not provided in the shared room, only in individual ones, which, however, are not entirely individual, which is not clear from the description. The rooms are separated by thick curtains). There is no soundproofing, but there is a complete feeling and audibility of nature!!! And this compensates for everything) I was very pleased to have a shower and toilet on the second floor, belonging to only two rooms! There was no need to go down the very steep stairs again! For people with physical problems, such a staircase will be an insurmountable obstacle; in this case, it is better to choose a room on the 1st floor. Wi-Fi is not available. Only in neighboring cafes. There is a beach to walk 100m, and there is further, to the right of the pier, 15 minutes walk along the shore in the shade!!! very beautiful long beach with white sand (take repellent, I was bitten by insects there). There is also a stone gathering on the left where you can snorkel on your own. I also recommend going to the equipped observation deck at sunset, uphill nearby, up to 1 km. A beautiful island, a wonderful friendly small village, wonderful, kind and smiling residents. Felt safe! Be sure to check the weather forecast (no storms) so you can get to this bay. Yes, we got a wonderful and unusual New Year's holiday!
Tom
couple
September 25, 2023
Located in M'Pai Bay, a sweet village on Koh Rong Sanloem, this is probably the best value accomodation in Cambodia. Run by a sweet Thai-Cambodian family with an adorable daughter this small homestay offers two small fan rooms on the second floor of their restaurant. The rooms are clean, you have mosquito nets and comfortable double beds. The owner Jeerapong is a genuinely kind and interesting person always good for a quick (or longer) chat :) He is very knowledgable about the islands and animals and made our stay here unforgettable. From swimming in a tiny waterfall in the jungle, to telling us the best time and place to see the glowing plancton (its mindblowing from underwater with a snorkel) and transport to and hikes in other parts of the island. He is also an experienced diver and underwater photograph, whos working to protect the local reefs and fish. On our dive with him we saw loads of strange but fascinating animals and macro live. All in all if you want to have an authentic experience, lovely hosts and great value this is the place to stay in Koh Rong! Thank you!
Dianne
solo_traveller
June 30, 2023
Location is good, food is really tasty, matrasses are good and there is a mosquito net for wvery bed.
Aleksander
solo_traveller
April 16, 2023
Everything was perfect!!!
Lindsay
solo_traveller
March 13, 2023
“Best budget option”
Place is just like the pictures! Very cosy and great atmosphere. Do not expect any luxury and you’ll have a wonderful stay here. Dorn room is pretty spacious with good beds and mosquito nets, some fans. Garden is green and restaurant serves great Khmer food!
Facilities
Activities
Karaoke, Darts, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Fishing, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Family rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Street parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Services
Tour desk
Budget Double Room
The double room includes a shared bathroom fitted with a shower. The double room has garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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