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Koh Krabey Island Holidays

PRIVATE ISLAND, POOL VILLAS

Koh Krabey Island is a thirty acre jungle island in the Gulf of Thailand, off Ream National Park in southern Cambodia. Six Senses Krabey offers forty private pool villas, a spa at the island's highest point, Khmer dining and snorkelling, reached by a short speedboat ride from the mainland coast.

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Koh Krabey Island weather

These figures use long term Sihanoukville weather data from the mainland, the closest reference for Koh Krabey Island, with averages covering 1982 to 2024. Temperatures stay warm all year. Daytime highs hover around thirty one degrees Celsius for most months, rising to thirty two or thirty three in April and May, the warmest period. September and December have the coolest highs, at about thirty degrees. Nights are mild, from twenty two degrees in January to twenty five in April and May, so light, breathable clothing suits every month of your island stay. Figures are monthly averages, rounded to whole degrees.

Koh Krabey Island - Things to know

Do I need a visa to visit Koh Krabey Island?

UK passport holders need a visa for Cambodia, valid for 30 days. Apply for an e-visa at least four days ahead or buy one on arrival, and complete the e-Arrival Card. Your passport needs six months' validity. Please click here to check for the updates about your visa requirements.

What is the best time to visit Koh Krabey Island?

The dry season from December to March is the most settled time to visit, with daytime temperatures around thirty one degrees. The wet season runs from April to November, when showers are more likely, so check the forecast before booking boat trips or snorkelling excursions.

What currency is used in Koh Krabey Island, can I use credit cards?

Cambodia has its own riel, but US dollars are accepted for nearly all purchases in tourist areas, and riel often comes back as change. Check dollar notes carefully, as fake bills have been given as change, and carry some cash for the mainland.

Is Koh Krabey Island safe for tourists?

Normal travel precautions apply. Petty theft occurs around the beaches and tourist areas of Sihanoukville, so keep bags close and watch your drinks. Use recommended boat operators, as some tourist boats sail despite weather warnings, and check the latest UK travel advice for Cambodia.

What transportation options are available in Koh Krabey Island?

Most visitors fly into Sihanouk International Airport, about a ten minute drive from the mainland reception, then take a fifteen minute speedboat to the island. You can also drive from Phnom Penh in around two hours on the expressway.

Are there any cultural customs I should follow?

Dress modestly at temples and religious sites, covering your shoulders and knees, as visitors can be refused entry. Ask permission before photographing people, especially monks, and never photograph military bases. Cambodia has zero tolerance for illegal drugs, including cannabis.

Koh Krabey Island - Flight information

Average flight time
17-23 hours
Distance from London
10042 Kilometres
Direct flights
Not available

  • Singapore Airlines (Non-direct)

  • Malaysia Airlines (Non-direct)

  • Qatar Airways (Non-direct)

  • Cathay Pacific (Non-direct)

  • Etihad (Non-direct)

  • Emirates (Non-direct)

Koh Krabey Island travel guide

Koh Krabey Island, about five kilometres off Ream National Park, is a thirty acre private island in the Gulf of Thailand. Six Senses Krabey has an oceanfront boardwalk, and its Ocean Front Pool Villa Suite offers direct sea access with views of nearby islands. The two bedroom Beach Retreat has its own private beach, while snorkelling over coral reefs and a jungle trek to a nearby island with a beach picnic add shoreline to explore.

Guests at Six Senses Krabey can snorkel over coral reefs, kayak, paddleboard, go island hopping, fish or join a Khmer cooking class. Evenings bring stargazing at the sky observatory and films at the open air cinema. Ream National Park is a twenty minute boat ride away, and a jungle trek leads to a nearby island for a beach picnic. A buggy service also runs to the spa. A fifteen minute speedboat ride reaches the island.

Khmer tradition shapes Six Senses Krabey. Khmer House is modelled on traditional fishermen's houses and built with recycled wood, while its fabrics echo the checks of the krama scarf. The spa draws on Khmer massage and Cambodian healing treatments, and its design is inspired by the sacred Kbal Spean River. Its cooking classes focus on Khmer cuisine. On the mainland, Sihanoukville began as a port in 1955, and Ream National Park was established in 1993.

The owner required that the island's jungle be protected, and Six Senses Krabey blends into the vegetation, becoming a haven for birds and butterflies. Villas carry green living roofs. Ream National Park, established in 1993, protects mangroves, seagrass beds, coral reefs, dugongs, dolphins, turtles and Sarus cranes. The resort encourages marine conservation through community education, and its sky observatory looks up to the stars. The island lies only about five kilometres from the park itself.

Six Senses Krabey has just forty private free standing pool villas in six types, with one or two bedrooms, set into the tree canopy. Each has a private plunge pool, and two glass walls open to the tropical views. The Six Senses Spa sits at the island's highest point, with an alchemy bar where guests blend their own potions, a yoga pavilion, a herbal steam tent and full health assessments. Green roofs top the villas.

Dining at Six Senses Krabey starts with Tree, whose glass walls face the jungle and whose menu offers modern Khmer cuisine and local seafood. Aha serves all day, with pan Asian dishes, while Sunset Bar suits aperitifs. Khmer House also holds an ice cream parlour. Ingredients come from the Earth Lab organic farm, where tours and Khmer cooking classes show how the island's produce is grown and used. Room service is available at any hour.

Every villa at Six Senses Krabey has its own plunge pool, so privacy comes easily. The spa has couples treatment rooms, and the split level Sunset Bar frames the sunset for evening drinks. The two bedroom Beach Retreat has a private beach, and the sky observatory and open air Cinema Paradise give evenings a gentler pace. Daytime kayaking and snorkelling, followed by a shared Khmer massage, complete a romantic stay. Couples can blend personal potions.

Families are welcome at Six Senses Krabey, where The Nest kids club caters for children aged four to twelve. Cots and full size extra beds for older children can be added, nanny babysitting can be booked in advance, and restaurants offer high chairs. The two bedroom Beach Retreat has its own private beach and suits families of four. Children can snorkel, kayak, join cooking classes and watch films outdoors, while a buggy helps tired legs.

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