Villa Romonea is a modern luxury villa available for rent on the coast of Cambodia in Kep. Designed in contemporary lifestyle by Lu Ban Happ, a key figure in the Le Corbusier-inspired New Khmer Architecture movement, it is one of the few surviving private mansions of Kep’s golden era in the 1960s. Built in 1968 and fully renovated in 2010, Villa Romonea is primarily for holiday rental, but it also offers individual rooms at weekends.
Standing beside the ocean on the southwest coast of Cambodia, Villa Romonea is a gleaming white, private beach villa. Its fronted by an infinity outdoor pool, that reflects its modernist curves and angles. Inside, a curvaceous sweeping staircase dominates the handsome, light and airy space. The villa’s six rooms afford views of the palm-fringed hills, azure Gulf of Kampot, and tropical grounds. The villa’s guest rooms have minimalist design and simply furnished, some with little more than a bed.
Breakfasts are memorable, taken on a long table under a mango tree. There is a wide choice to choose from; tropical fruit, made-to-order eggs, and pastries delivered from Phnom Penh’s best shops. The personable staff make guests feel at home serving sunset cocktails on the ample wooden deck overlooking the infinity-edge pool. The property, has a tennis court, a 6-hole golf driving range, and a saltwater infinity Pool.
Amenities
Bar/PubConciergeGardenOutdoor PoolTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableStay The Villa Romonea can accommodate 12 guests in six rooms. Developed primarily for holiday rental, it also offers individual rooms at weekends. Each room is individually designed with a minimalist feel and simple furnishings. Common amenities include air-conditioning, ceiling fans, solar powered hot water and electricity, safety box.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at Villa Romonea. This is not really a great place for kids as there are no special facilities. Although the hotel is set up for adults, cots and babysitting are available on request.
Dine Breakfasts at Villa Romonea are memorable, taken under a mango tree, with tropical fruit, made-to-order eggs, and pastries delivered from Phnom Penh’s best shops. For the rest of the day, kitchen is free for everyone to use. It serves as a common space for cooking, eating or just hanging out, if you wish. But if cooking on holiday is not your thing, then a private chef can be arranged. Alternatively, the hotel staff can arrange room delivery from one of the eight great seafood restaurants in the area.
Relax There is a tennis court with nightlights, lessons available with professional teacher. Villa Romonea also has a 175m fairway, along the coast with 6 greens. Sailing Club is a former fishermen's house built with a pier and a dock where you can swim and sunbathe. It has 2 Hobie cats, a speedboat and kayaks which are perfect for calm waters. It also serves as an ideal sunset bar and restaurant with the ability to host up to 50 people for a proper sit-down dinner.
Experiences In the surrounds is Koh Tonsay (or Rabbit Island) with its two beautiful white sand beaches that are excellent for swimming. At the sea bottom area, a variety of corals, sea animals and plants which is perfect for snorkelling. Visit the small village of seven families who earn their living by fishing and growing coconut trees. Villa Romonea can arrange a BBQ lunch on the island.
Location Villa Romonea is a contemporary lifestyle villa for rent on the coast of Cambodia in Kep. Built in 1968 and fully renovated in 2010, Villa Romonea is one of the few showcases of the Le Corbusier-inspired Khmer architecture that still survives in Kep.
Getting There There are no direct flights to Cambodia from the UK, but good connections are available to Phnom Penh or Sihanoukville. From Phnom Penh you can fly to Kep with Air Asia. Phnom Penh to Kep by road is a three-hour drive. There is also a helipad 10km from the property. Your hotel will pick you up from the airport.
When to go Cambodia is hot all year round and the best time to visit is during the dry season from November to April. In May and June the southwestern monsoon brings rain that lasts until October but it rarely rains all day. Although, this is a low season for tourism, it has its own advantages. It is when the Angkor complex is at its most beautiful, the vegetation is lush, the moats for full of water and there are less tourists so you can explore the temples in peace.
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