More and more Knight Frank clients contact us looking for a apartment for rent in Sihanoukville. As Cambodia’s major coastal city Sihanoukville has undergone something of an economic facelift in recent years thanks to large amounts of foreign direct investment, mainly from China.
Sihanoukville province or “Kompong Som” as it is also known is approximately 2,536 Km in size and takes its name from the Cambodian Royal Family name of “Sihanouk”. The city is flanked by an almost uninterrupted string of beaches along its entire coastline and coastal marshlands bordering the Ream National Park in the east. Thanks to this the town has long be a favorite for both locals and expatriates as a destination for a quick coastal getaway.
Many locals have purchased holiday homes such as villas and condominiums in Sihanoukville over the years as income generating properties, this means there is now an abundance of options for those looking for an apartment for rent in Sihanoukville.
The beaches of Sihanoukville merge into the Gulf of Thailand with it’s clear crystal coloured waters and abundance of marine life. The coast is peppered with a selection of tropical islands, the most popular of which are Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloeum that can now be reached in under 45 minutes by speed ferry.
If driving from Phnom Penh then National Highway 4 runs directly out of the city, through Kompong Speu and into the heart of Sihanoukville. For those of you that are a little more impatient or in a hurry, you may consider flying from Phnom Penh International Airport to cut out the traffic time.
However, you decide to travel, you will be suitably impressed by Sihanoukvilles real estate offerings and the many types of apartment for rent in Sihanoukville. The main beaches to consider when selecting your choice of accommodation are Occheuteal which is 3.3 Km long and the main beach in the town. Serendipty, the smaller sister beach next to Occheuteal at just 600 meters long. Otres, famed for its white powder sand which is around 2Km long and is located just outside of the main town. Sokha beach is 1.2 km long and may be found west of Serendipity Beach. It is privately owned and half occupied by Sokha Beach Hotel and lastly Victory beach which is just 300-meter-long and was once a back packer and budget traveler heaven. All of which have plenty of nearby residential supply including condos or apartment for rent in Sihanoukville.
For more information on finding apartments for rent in Sihanoukville just contact our experienced real estate agents at +855 23 966 878 or by email via enquiry@kh.knightfrank.com.