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Independence Hotel by Dara

4.0 star property
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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St. 2 Thnou, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk, 180403
  • Independence Beach
    5 min walk
  • Victory Beach
    4 min drive
  • Xtreme Buggy
    4 min drive
  • Sihanoukville (KOS)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Premier Villa King

  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Premier Villa Twin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sea Pavilion Twin

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Sea Pavilion King

Sea Pavilion King

  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King

  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sihanoukville

With a stay at Independence Hotel by Dara in Sihanoukville (Sihanoukville City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Independence Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Victory Beach. .This beach hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Saracen Bay Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Clear Water Bay.

What's nearby

  • Independence Beach - 5 min walk
  • Victory Beach - 4 min drive
  • Xtreme Buggy - 4 min drive
  • Sihanoukville Port - 8 min drive
  • Sokha Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Sihanoukville (KOS) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlie Harper's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New Beach Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tunnel Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Independence Hotel by Dara

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
Independence Hotel by Dara offers 128 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. 20-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. 2 spa tubs are on site along with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or spa tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Jouvence Spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 128 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 spa tubs, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Sihanoukville? This hotel has 7104 square feet (660 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Independence Hotel by Dara has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Khmer, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Bike rentals
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (7104 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 20-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club, or spa tub
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Independence Hotel
Independence Hotel Resort
Independence Hotel Resort Sihanoukville
Independence Sihanoukville
Independence Hotel Sihanoukville
Independence Hotel Resort Spa
Independence By Dara
Independence Hotel Resort Spa
Independence Hotel by Dara Hotel
Independence Hotel by Dara Sihanoukville
Independence Hotel by Dara Hotel Sihanoukville

Independence Hotel by Dara Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 277 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 277 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Poly, Sachse

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and nature’s love. My second time staying there. Love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location , property is tucked away , hotel is older but it’s a classic , views from room were awesome and pools are great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful especially the Ocean Pool…you have access to the pool and beach simultaneously…the food from Sunset Restaurant was delicious, tasty and hot while the pool food was cold and insipid…not sure why! The drinks were great but need more alcohol…Happy Hour was on every day…breakfast was on par…cordial and professional employees…they were real polite and on point. Housekeeping was always timely and helpful. They only need to spruce up the landscape…Overall it’s a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
60’s chic! Does not look as old as it is. Loved the pools and the workout room. Buffer and room service food was delicious! I highly recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mapp,

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the beautiful gardens. Friendly staffs. The hotel is old and not well kept. The window facing the ocean needs cleaning. The A/C air filter needs cleaning/replacement, because we started getting sinus after two nights from the dust blowing from dirty filter. Hotel could use a fresh new paint job.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kok Poh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendly staff and the pool was the best feature. We had booked a pod room but on arrival were given a twin in the main building, we were happy with this so did not mention it to the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay without TV
TV not working, otherwise excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anetta

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Phirun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

HONG

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
WiFi is too slow and I got an uninvited visitor
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Holly, Malaysia

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were several power cuts during the night. The problem was that all of the lights in the room would turn on when the power came back on. It made for a terrible night’s sleep. Other members of my party had the same problem in their rooms too. The ground floor terrace door didn’t lock. The room was very damp. Rising damp visible on the walls. Mould throughout.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The resort is nice, but for the price I'd like to see better service. Always had to ask 3 times in restaurants and reception on just the basics.... a fork, tuk tuk, a beer...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a big potential and the infinite pool is great. However it looked more like a ghost hotel, few staff visible. We arranged in advance 2 paid options : honeymoon decoration and pick up. The driver was 35 min late for the pick up. No one helped to take the bags when we arrived with the taxi (other hotels had staff at the door especially when a pick up is arranged). They forgot the honeymoon decoration (even if it was on the sheet describing our reservation) but at least they did not charge for it. The food was ok. The hotel is isolated from the city but you will not necessarily enjoy the city with all the construction. Staff does not really greet people. It looks like the staff itself stopped believing in the hotel. It is like a old memory from the past. In summary, deceptive experience, expensive price for an average service compared to the 3 other hotels we stayed in Cambodia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

PoeticJustice, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I’ll start with the pros: one of the best ocean pools out there and great gym facility and beautiful state in general. Unfortunately the cons way outweigh the pros. It’s a super dated hotel(1963) without proper maintenance. A lot of mold in our room ( I had a sea pavilion room) and the bathroom smelled disgusting. Cleaning staff apparently didn’t receive proper trainings and breakfast is disappointing too. Overall won’t recommend. The hotel is overrated and overpriced due to the ocean pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Fabienne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
- not very clean rooms - staff cant speak very good english - we said them to order a taxi for the next day, we had to be on the airport early, they forget it... - food choise is limited - they were overbooked and we had to go to another room than we booked for the first night. After the night we had to change. - a lot of dirt in the room, and a lot of death and alive insects - over all its not worth that price
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Terry, Macau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice pool and staff but a little bit far from city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018