Independence Hotel, Hotel in Cambodia

Independence Hotel is a large seven-story building perched on a cliff above the Gulf of Thailand in Sihanoukville, with a private beach below. The structure features around 113 rooms ranging from standard to suites, multiple restaurants including Sunset Terrace, a spa, swimming pools, and other facilities like tennis courts and a gift shop.

Built in 1963 under King Norodom Sihanouk's support as a symbol of Cambodia's independence, the building was the country's tallest at the time. During the Khmer Rouge regime it was repurposed, later housed UN forces in the 1990s, and underwent major renovation to reopen as a luxury resort in 2007.

The hotel's name marks Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule, and its design represents the modernism and optimism of the 1960s. Walking through the building today, you see how the original architecture reflects the pride and forward-looking vision of that era.

The hotel sits about 5 kilometers outside Sihanoukville's center on a hill directly by the sea, with an outdoor elevator making beach access easier given the steep location. Staff can assist with transportation arrangements and help plan activities suited to your interests.

When it opened, the building was Cambodia's tallest structure and attracted famous guests like Jacqueline Kennedy and actress Catherine Deneuve during the 1960s. These high-profile visits highlighted its role as an international landmark during the country's Golden Era.

• Location: Kâmpóng Saôm
• Address: Street 2 Thnou, Kâmpóng Saôm, Cambodia
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: 10.61734,103.49519
• Latest update: February 20, 2026 22:40