Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge is a solar powered eco retreat with excellent food , friendly staff and wild untamed nature on your doorstep ( and sometimes closer ) . It is reached by boat from the nearest village . They can arrange authentic guided jungle walks with a knowledgeable guide with superb English . You can swim ,kayak in the river , relax under a thatched roof in reception or bird watch from your bungalow patio . If you want buzzy nightlife, thriving club scene or alcohol fuelled hedonism this is NOT the place for you .

This is the most amazing place that we have ever visited or stayed. We came here from Vietnam and Siem Reap and I was so worried because it had been so hot everywhere we had been. It was so much cooler at Rainbow Lodge than anywhere else we stayed. The staff were so kind and knowledgeable, and the rooms were clean and comfortable. Being in this place, surrounded by untouched nature, was the most relaxed I have been in recent memory. We saw wildlife, we rested, and we were beyond comfortable. On top of all of this, the food was delicious!! I cannot recommend Rainbow Lodge enough- this is a must do!

Rainbow Lodge was a magical place to spend a few days: I've rarely felt so much that we were staying with friends. Piron and Gee, who run the Lodge, are wonderful. Piron took us on two glorious day trips: kayaking through mangroves, where we collected mangrove fruit to plant later. Then we hiked up through the jungle to reach waterfalls where we swam, jumped and played for a long while before the boat came to take us home. Gee, the expat Englishman who fell in love with Cambodia, is an extraordinary naturalist, and I hope that by the time I go back, he'll have his planned photos up of the two insect species he's identifed and which are named after him. He's also published the first catalogue of Cambodian butterflies. Whether from the central bar platform, or from the viewing tower high in the jungle canopy, he'll help you identify the calls of birds, geckos and other creatures around. The food was wonderful. The wildlife is amazing. We adored swimming in the river, playing card games in the open-sided bar area, listening to the geckos at night. The whole experience was a highlight of a brilliant Cambodian adventure.

Rainbow lodge is in the most beautiful peaceful jungle setting. Our bungalow was spacious, clean with a lovely terrace looking into the jungle. The food is included in the price and is exceptional- there is lots of choice for breakfast & lunch and an excellent 3 course meal in the evening. Other drinks and snacks are reasonably priced and washing can be arranged. The lodge is only accessible by boat and the river is great for swimming & kayaking (which the lodge provides free of charge). There are a number of activities you can book - we did the trek to Tatai waterfall which was great (very knowledgable, friendly guide and culminated in the most beautiful natural swimming spot and delicious lunch). The setting, food and activities were all fantastic but what really sets this lodge apart is the passion the management & staff have for sustainability and preserving the natural environment. It is notable that they have not cleared the land around the lodge (as others have done) and have a programme of planting trees and managing tourism as sustainably as possible. The staff are also incredibly friendly and helpful. I had lots of questions before arriving which were always answered promptly. The lodge arranged transport for us and made us and the other guests feel really welcome.

We fell in love with this place within the first few hours of arriving. The hosts are so welcoming to their special family run lodges. The family room was spotlessly clean. They think of everything to ensure you are safe and secure in the middle of their pulsing jungle. The trips were the absolute highlight of our stay in Cambodia. The food was delicious and we even got a picnic when we left on our onward journey. We cannot recommend this place more. We enjoyed being off grid, exploring nature, clam fishing with our toes and relaxing in the hammock with a good book. There was more than this but we won’t reveal all of its delights! Our teenagers didn’t want to leave and nor did we!

Jungle paradise Short but wonderful stay in this little haven of natural paradise. The staff are perfect: very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Big thanks to them all 🙏