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South East Asia : Cambodia

Accommodation name: Song Saa Private Island

If you are in search of a truly private tropical island experience, where you can forget the bustling world, few places rival Cambodia’s islands and this private resort.

Type: Private Islands           Style: EXCLUSIVE           Capacity: 100           Room prices from: £430

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Overview

In Cambodia’s untouched Koh Rong Archipelago, two pristine islands lie side by side. They are known locally as Song Saa – Khmer for ‘The Sweethearts’.

The Song Saa Private Island is as seductive as the name implies. Think intimate. Think luxurious. But above all think harmony – with all the elements of nature that make this place so special.

The resort spans the islands of Koh Ouen and Koh Bong, connected by a footbridge over a marine reserve we have established to safeguard the islands’ reefs and marine life including dugongs, seahorses and exotic species of tropical fish. Find out more about our conservation programs here.

This resort features 27 luxury overwater, rainforest and beach villas built with sustainable materials and with the deepest respect for the natural environment.

At the resort’s heart is a world-class restaurant and lounge, spectacularly positioned just off the island’s shoreline and surrounded by sea. A short stroll on the boardwalk will leave you perfectly positioned to take in dramatic sunsets, seascapes and starry nights.

Guests can explore the islands’ reefs, wander among virgin rainforest and lie on the pure white sands of Song Saa’s beaches.

With more than 20 deserted islands close by, opportunities for offshore adventure also abound.

Location

South East Asia : Cambodia


In the sapphire waters of the Gulf of Thailand, Cambodia’s islands nestle like dazzling natural jewels.

Song Saa Private Island lies secluded in this magnificent seascape, just 30 minutes by boat from the international airport of Sihanoukville.

Most of the islands remain undeveloped – deserted oases of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches.

As a guest, you’ll be among the first foreigners to experience this beautiful, untouched world, where rare hornbills will land on your balcony. In this private intimate setting, you will lose yourself in the natural world. No intrusions. No work. Nothing but play.

While Cambodia’s islands share the same dazzling qualities that made Thailand’s islands so famous, they remain a truly unspoiled paradise.

If you visited Koh Samui or Phuket before Thailand’s tourist boom, you would have a sense of what Cambodia’s islands have to offer.

While Cambodia’s islands will see some growth, we are committed to maintaining the natural assets that make this location so unique.

If you are in search of a truly private tropical island experience, where you can forget the bustling world, few places rival Cambodia’s islands.

Dining

In keeping with Song Saa’s ethos of luxury that treads lightly, our executive chef Neil Wager is developing a unique style of food that draws its inspiration directly from the surrounding environment.

It will make use of sustainably produced local ingredients wherever possible, celebrating the natural gifts of the islands in a delicate fusion of traditional Khmer cuisine and western influences.

But most excitingly, Song Saa’s menus will draw their inspiration from the chosen site of your dining experience. In a unique concept, we will tailor our food and beverage offerings to match the various charms of each location on the island.

Our unique overwater restaurant will feature contemporary Cambodian cuisine. In Villa experiences will draw upon more traditional and homely Khmer dishes. Location dining on fishing boats, on the beach or at our beach bar will have a relaxed and rustic feel.

No matter where you choose to dine on Song Saa Private Island, each food experience will be crafted with the finest and freshest ingredients to enhance the beauty of your environment.

Even our carefully constructed list of cocktails, wines and beers will reflect where you are on the island and further enhance the seductive experience of our private hideaway.

Activities

Kayak mangrove tour
Join your personal guide for a nature tour through Koh Rong’s mangrove forest. The twisting roots of the mangroves provide ideal shelter for fish and other marine creatures, while the branches offer the perfect lookout for birds such as our resident kingfishers. (Always Included)

Snorkeling around Song Saa Islands
Explore the local reefs around the Song Saa Islands and get to know some charismatic marine life. See colourful corals and the many fascinating creatures that live within them – and if you’re lucky you may even come across a seahorse, grouper or a parrotfish. (Always Included)

Bioluminescence swim
Take a trip out in our speedboat after dark to see the unworldly natural phenomenon known as bioluminescence. Jump into the sea and swim in the warm waters surrounded by these beautiful lights with the stars overhead. (Always Included)

Sea kayaking
Head out in one of our kayaks to explore the beautiful unspoiled coves and bays of the surrounding archipelago in your own time. Stop and have a picnic or explore some deserted islands. (Always Included)

Local village tours
Experience and learn about local culture at the nearby fishing village of Prek Svay. Trek across the village and visit local people, tour the local fruit orchards, and see what is being done to encourage sustainable livelihoods. (Always Included)

Song Saa nature safari
Explore the animal and plant life on Koh Rong with a trained local guide. See the island’s unique bird life and flora, including several rare bird species. Head back through a series of waterfalls, before climbing aboard one of our many long tail boats for the return trip to the resort. (Always Included)

Beach volley ball and petanque
Visit the beach on Koh Rong and join our staff teams for a game of beach volleyball, or if you’re brave challenge one of the locals at a game of petanque. (Always Included)

Five Mile Beach excursion
Explore the amazing Five Mile Beach with its beautiful powder white sand. A trip by long tail boat will take you along the coast of Koh Rong to an untouched mangrove creek. Kayak to the end of the creek, from where it’s a short hike to this amazing beach – definitely one of our favourite spots. Walk at your leisure along the beach to the end, where your speedboat will be waiting to bring you home. (Extra)
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Rooms & Accommodation

Jungle Villa (1 Bed)

Jungle Villa (1 Bed)

Perched amongst the rainforest canopy looking out over the open ocean with the choice of sunrise or sunset views. This villa has one bedroom and its own private pool.

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Jungle Villa (2 Bed)

Jungle Villa (2 Bed)

Pure privacy amongst the trees with expansive, 180 degree ocean views. One villa faces pure east, and the other pure west. This villa has two bedroom and its own private pool.

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Overwater Villa (1 Bed)

Overwater Villa (1 Bed)

Step into the ocean from your private balcony, or quietly watch the sunset from the pool.

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Overwater Villa (2 Bed)

Overwater Villa (2 Bed)

180 degree views for the perfect sunset. Ideal for those seeking space and privacy without foregoing intimacy. This villa contains two bedrooms and its own private pool.

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Beach Villa

Beach Villa

Spectacular sunrise views from the privacy of your own beach, with an overwater sala for private dining with your loved one. This villa contains one bedroom and its own pool.

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Royal Villa

Royal Villa

Arrive by boat to your private jetty, amid the seclusion of our most exclusive villa. Views are across the ocean with perfect sunsets as well as north over the open ocean.

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From To Description Price per room/night Booking
01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Jungle Villa (1 Bed)
High Season: $798
Low Season: $668

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£430.93

Kind Points:96
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01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Jungle Villa (2 Bed)
High Season: $898
Low Season: $698

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£450.28

Kind Points:101
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01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Overwater Villa (1 Bed)
High Season: $918
Low Season: $708

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£456.73

Kind Points:102
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01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Overwater Villa (2 Bed)
High Season: $898
Low Season: $698

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£450.28

Kind Points:101
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01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Beach Villa
High Season: $918
Low Season: $708

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£456.73

Kind Points:102
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01-Jan-2012 31-Dec-2013 Royal Villa
High Season: $1288
Low Season: $1088

High season is 1st November to 31st May
Low Season is 1st June to 31st October
£701.87

Kind Points:157
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Nature & Kind Factor

The protection and responsible management of Song Saa Private Island’s natural assets is an absolute imperative for us, as are our social programs to support local communities.

We currently have a team of four people working with government and non-government organisations, conservation authorities and community leaders to ensure Song Saa Private Island never loses the things that make it so special.

We have established a marine reserve covering one million square metres and extending 200 metres from the outer edge of the reefs that fringe both islands. This no-take zone is being managed to international standards for marine protected areas, and scoping studies are underway to significantly expand the reach of the reserve.

In conjunction with Cambodian authorities, our marine biologist is engaged in a series of marine audits, including gathering baseline data on the health of the reef, fish stocks and other marine species.

Water quality is monitored constantly at six locations and we also have instruments in place to monitor sediment.

In terms of the terrestrial environment, a flora and fauna study has been completed, identifying bat breeding colonies, roosting sites for large ranging birds such as hornbills, sea eagles and owls, and microhabitats for orchids and lichens.

Management plans are now in place to make sure these natural assets are not disturbed.

To ensure our guests realise the value of what they see when they visit, we currently have two researchers, linked to Australia’s James Cook University, working on a field guide to Song Saa’s marine life.

Our social programs are also well underway.

Our marine biologist is engaged in an education program to teach local fisherman sustainable fishing methods that will ensure fish stocks remain healthy and assets such as seagrass meadows – vital to dugong, green turtles and seahorses – are not disturbed.

In the nearby village of Prek Svay, our community engagement officer is well advanced in introducing a waste management system, including a regular collection service to ensure debris does not contaminate the marine or terrestrial environments.

He is also working on pilot aquaculture and organic farming projects to safeguard local livelihoods in a sustainable way.

We believe in being responsible neighbours and will prove that, with the right mind-set, tourism is good for communities and good for the environment.


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