St. 2 Thnou, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk, 180403
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 - 12 min drive
Getting around
Sihanoukville (KOS) - 32 min drive
Phnom Penh (PNH-Phnom Penh Intl.) - 149 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
Independence Hotel by Dara offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas and beach massages. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants, and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. Other features of this boutique hotel include a rooftop terrace, a beach bar and a health club.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Khmer, Russian
At a glance
Hotel size
128 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free on-site valet parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
On a private beach
Yoga classes
Bike rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Working away
24-hour business centre
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (7104 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free beach cabanas
Bike hire
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1960
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Picnic area
Television in common areas
Health club
An outdoor pool
An indoor pool
Designer shops on-site
Full-service spa
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Braille/raised signage
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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 hot 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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, health club or hot tub
Guests under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 15 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Independence Hotel by Dara offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Independence Hotel by Dara does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Independence Hotel by Dara?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Independence Hotel by Dara?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Independence Hotel by Dara?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Independence Hotel by Dara?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Independence Hotel by Dara and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and hiking. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs. Independence Hotel by Dara also has a private beach, an outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room, a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Independence Hotel by Dara?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around Independence Hotel by Dara like?
Independence Hotel by Dara is in Sihanoukville City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Independence Beach.
Independence Hotel by Dara Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
1 Dec 2024
Not truly luxury. Good breakfast buffet.
The hotel is basically good. And the breakfast buffet is great. But in the first room they gave me, the bathroom smelled of raw sewage. They gave me a second room when I asked, but that room did not have hot water. I didn’t ask for yet another room change since I was leaving the next day anyway.
Jeremy
Jeremy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
Poly
Poly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Aug 2024
Very nice and nature’s love. My second time staying there. Love this place.
Poly
Poly, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Loved the location , property is tucked away , hotel is older but it’s a classic , views from room were awesome and pools are great !
michael
michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
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.
Audrey
Audrey, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2024
Tison
Tison, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2024
Seng
Seng, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Apr 2023
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
Darci
Darci, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Sep 2022
Yoko
Yoko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Jun 2022
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.
Mapp,
Mapp,, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Feb 2022
Great
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2020
Kok Poh
Kok Poh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Mar 2020
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.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Dec 2019
Relaxing stay without TV
TV not working, otherwise excellent
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
25 Nov 2019
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Nov 2019
Nice Place
Anetta
Anetta, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Oct 2019
Phirun
Phirun, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jul 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
18 Jul 2019
WiFi is too slow and I got an uninvited visitor
HONG
HONG, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 Jun 2019
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.
Holly
Holly, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Apr 2019
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...
Michael
Michael, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Mar 2019
Gary
Gary, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 Feb 2019
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.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Feb 2019
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.
PoeticJustice
PoeticJustice, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
11 Jan 2019
- 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