Seashell Guesthouse, bar and tattoos

Sehr chilliger Vibe, sehr schöne Lage, tolle Leute. Tolle Empfehlungen. Hab’s geliebt.

Keine AC, dadurch sehr heiß. Während meines Aufenthalts gab’s kein Frühstück, aber es gibt viele andere gute Optionen direkt nebenan, also echt kein Ding.

I loved my stay here. The beds were comfy. I stayed both in the dorms and in a private room, each for a few days. Both were great. No aircon (you have a fan) or WiFi but it wasn’t needed. The common area has lots of places to sit and chill. It looks out onto the beach so you can’t help but feel relaxed. M’Pai Bay is amazing, so laid back. I left to visit another bay, but ended up coming back to M’Pai and Seashell. You can walk about 10 minutes to quiet long beach which is so beautiful. You can see bioluminescent plankton at night here too! You can also rent a snorkel and just go from the island. The people staying at seashell were great, and so were the volunteers. Big love Tarik!! Felt so relaxed by the end of my stay, didn’t want to leave.

Un endroit idéale pour se reposer, mais aussi rencontrer du monde et vivre qq jours en communauté. Pleins d’activités proposées : jeux de société, soirée film, yoga, perles, dessins, couche de soleil…. Aux allants tours il y a pleins de petit resto.

Pas vraiment d’espace pour poser ses affaires. Combo moustiquaire et ventilateur pas évident dans les lits superposés, mais on finit par s’y faire.

Nice guesthouse, right on the beachfront. Good place to unplug and rewind. The guesthouse offers nice breakfast. Nice restaurants/cafes/bars nearby. Mix of local life and western expats. Lots of long stay travellers at this guesthouse which shows it’s a nice place to have a base.

Payment for water refill and no WiFi seems a bit stingy compared to everywhere else I’ve stayed in SE Asia but not a big problem. Private rooms at the top are very hot (and I also hear top bunks are) but just about able to sleep with the fan on.

Ostello piacevole e tranquillo, con camera grande (anche se un po' malandata), e pulito. Lo staff è simpatico, e ogni giorno organizzano qualche attività carina da fare assieme.

Ho avuto problemi con il letto: c'era qualcosa di pruriginoso e non ben identificato che mi ha dato prurito tutte le notti, problema riscontrato anche da altri ospiti. Inoltre nessuna delle luci date in dotazione per ogni letto pareva funzionare, e l'illuminazione della camera lascia un po' a desiderare.

Emplacement parfait, sur la plage comme dans les films ! Confortable, bien aménagé et propre. Personnel très accueillant.

PAS DE WIFI (les restaurants à côté en ont). Pas de gel douche. Les chambres individuelles se trouvent sous le toit, il y a un gros ventilateur assez efficace mais ça ne remplace pas une clim avec ce type de chaleur …

Super flinkt ungt dansk værtspar! De er altid omkring til at give en hjælpende hånd og komme med anbefalinger til aktiviteter rundt i området. Fantastisk beliggenhed lige ned til stranden, bekvemmelige værelser og roligt fællesareal. Afslappende atmosfære i hyggelig fiskerlandsby. Kan ikke anbefale det nok!

It was right on the beach. So close to everything you need in Koh Rong Sanloem!

We stayed in the private room and it was VERY humid in there when we first checked in. It had windows that let the sun in all day because it didn’t have any blinds/curtains.

Truly the best hostel I have ever stayed in!Not just for its location literally on the beach, but for the friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The owners are so welcoming and have created such a beautiful and chill space for people at Seashell. We kept extending our stay as we didn’t want to leave! The hostel has tonnes of board games, comfy places to hang out (including hammocks on the beach) and activities like bonfire night, necklace/bracelet making and family dinners which make it really easy to chat to other travellers and make new friends, (I can be shy so this was really important for me.) All the beds in the dorms have their own mosquito net and fan as AC is not common on the island. The hostel breakfasts are delicious so many amazing options and all so fresh and healthy. There’s also a great selection of cafes and restaurants close by to try too. M’Pai Bay in particular is my idea of paradise, small, stunning scenery, not overdeveloped and just incredibly laid back. There are no cars, no noise pollution, no roads, you can simply switch your brain off and enjoy! I met the most incredible people during my time here, locals and travellers alike. There’s a real sense of community that I haven’t felt in other places I’ve been, if you’re there on the 23rd of the month they throw a fundraising party for the island which was so much fun. I’m really sad to be leaving this special place but so grateful to have found it and I look forward to returning in the future

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Chaleur dans la chambre sous les combles. Chiens aboyant la nuit. Rue bruyante tôt le matin Chère pour les prestations. Douches bouchées pas très hygiéniques.

Lovely staff, good location and makes it easy for people to come together through game nights and such.

It's very hot on the top floor, but not really surprized over that and there was a footstand fan on the floor. No mosqitonet over the bed (mattress on the floor). Also had a cockroach in my room and stepped on a dead one at the top floor. Small things, my general impression is over all good!

Fulfilled my expectations.

Superbe emplacement et qualité de l’accueil

Das Personal war unfassbar freundlich, hat viele Tipps gegeben. Die Lage direkt am Strand war wirklich sehr schön! Man ist sehr bemüht, den Gästen einen netten Aufenthalt zu bereiten u.a. Auch mit gemeinsamen Aktivitäten.

Das Zimmer war sehr einfach eingerichtet, vor den Fenstern gab es keine Glas sondern Holzelemente, die es abgedichtet haben. Das hat es leider sehr düster gemacht. Das Privatzimmer war im Dachgeschoss des Hauses, wo es sehr warm war. Es gab eine Ventilator und über den Betten leider keine Moskitonetze, was aber wirklich von Vorteil gewesen wäre! Die geteilten Badezimmer haben eine offene Dusch, weshalb der Boden sowie die Toilette nach dem duschen meist komplett nass sind. Ich persönlich bin kein Fan davon, wenn in Aufenthaltsbereichen von Unterkünften geraucht wird (vor allem nicht Marihuana), Aber ich kann auch nicht wiedergeben, was in den Hausregeln steht.

Avoid. Owners had a party with incredibly loud music that lasted until 8! in the morning, making it impossible to sleep. This was not advertised at all prior to booking, and by 4am only a few of the owners friends remained - yet music kept on going for another four hours. Rooms are not well isolated from sound. No curtains and in the attic so they get incredibly warm and light fully comes in at sunrise. Bed is not comfortable. Only one bathroom was functioning for a dorm of 8 and 4 private rooms. A real shame, it’s a nice building and but just ruined by the above.

Comfortable beds, each bed has its own fan and mosquito net, there was a party nearby but it was still very quiet in the room.

Water and electricity shortages happens sometimes, no wi-fi (but why would you need it), sand is everywhere, but all these goes for a whole island so it is normal.

Really nice experience in the hostel, is chill area in frontnof the sea. The owners are so friendly and good vibes people.

Lovely relaxed stay. We stayed in the loft room which was cosy and not too hot without air con. The staff were so lovely and helpful, plenty of optional social opportunities with fellow traveler’s and staff if wanted. Great location. Really enjoyed it here

No WiFi, but not detrimental to stay - a lot of power cuts on the island anyway so perfect for a technology detox

The owners are very very kind! We stayed here a few months ago and still talk about it. Great location as well. Much to do for the guests. We didn’t do that, but there are great options Lieke & Gijs from Holland

I absolutely loved the room in the attic. Was a chill place to stay and the village has a great vibe.

Location, volunteers, decoration hostel.

Two days before my arrival I sent a message that I am coming for 2 instead of 3 nights. Any hostel owner understands this will be flexible with the change. Except this female hostel owner. Around $33 for 2 nights in the 8 person dorm is too much. Yes I understand the 'losing money' but any other hostel in Asia would respond flexibly. Positive experiences with the owner's boyfriend and other volunteers though, sweet people.

Hosts were so lovely and welcoming, the place is spotless, beds were comfy, drinks were good, location was fab thanks for having us, you guys are smashing it ❤️

We were in the attic and it was hot but such is life ☺️ The fan drowned out the late noise at night but we are old and this is a hostel so don't let it put you off if your in the attic!

Amazing hosts, friendly and social stay. I enjoyed the organized BQQ. The location at M'Pai bay is so chill.

Dorms are not for people with brittle sleep.

- Great location right on the beach - Cute dogs

- Dorm got super hot

I highly recommend staying at Seashell when staying in M’pai Bay! The location is perfect, close to restaurants and the ferry. Short easy walk to the big beautiful beach near town. I loved that they organize activities each day like game night or bonfire on the beach to bring everyone together and socialize. Also recommend eating at the Cambodian Kitchen behind the hostel, bonus they’ll even deliver lunch or dinner to the hostel!

Laid back, easy going spot, great vibes all around!

Great hostel on the seafront with good private rooms and dorms. Each bed has a fan and a mosquito net, and the location on the beachfront is unbeatable. Would definitely recommend!

Very friendly people. Right on the beach with a charming local village all around.

No Wi-Fi It would have been nice to have mesh or glass in the windows in the double room rather than a hole closed off with a board on a dtring

Amazing hostel with very comfortable chilling area and lots of games. The owners and staff are the best! Great Atmosphere and location!

Great choice if you are looking for a chilled ”in your extended living room” vibe. Easy to make friends, great location right at the beach. Did not have an opportunity to try the breakfast. No AC in the rooms but for me the fan in the private room was sufficient.

Given the location (small fishing village on an island without major infrastructure) I think the facilities are what you could expect. Would have appreciated an electric converter in the shower to allow for hot water/at least adjusting the temperature of the water but didn’t mind too much.

I loved my stay at Seashell Guesthouse. Everything was clean, the hostel is well-maintained, the owners and volunteers were super friendly and were able to give me all the information I needed. The hostel is very easy to get to, as it's only 2 minutes from the M'Pai bay pier. The atmosphere is both relaxed and lively. It's also a great place to meet people. I recommend it 100% if you decide to stay at M'Pai Bay. Important to know: if you want to reach the island's other beaches, the only option is to take a taxi boat $10 for a return trip.

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The location was good! It's a very small town every place has a good location lol

I was scared to walk on the stairs, especially with my heavy backpack to carry me up and down. I asked for help since I did not feel safe. There was only one hammock by the beach in the whole hostel. There was no eating by the beach. There was no soup or shampoo in the bathroom and showers. There was yoga for a small amount, but for 6 nights, I was there in town only once it was provided. Always was something 😩!

The vibe is super nice. Mads and Math are super welcoming. It’s a great place to rest and meet people

Hippie vibe, yoga class, right in front of the beach. Water refills.

The dorm standard could be improved. Seemed messy.

Everyone at Seashells was lovely. Welcoming and friendly but still chilled. The common area was great for meeting people or staying solo if you prefer. Lots of cute dogs to pet and the view overlooking the water was great. My private room was really clean and the fan was enough to stay cool overnight.

Blinds/curtains and a mosquito net in the private room would be my only suggestions. (Already available in the dorms)

The lounge & staff were nice. Good location on the beach! Nice chill atmosphere.

Facilities were not that great, toilet’s weren’t the cleanest, water pressure was bad and the other toilet’s sink didn’t work. The stairs leading upstairs are a bit unsafe. A bit pricy in our opinion compared to other hostels we have stayed.

The most incredible location was matched with a beautifully decorated and relaxed hostel with the cutest puppy! Really chilled vibe and sociable too, we were even invited to a party on the island for the opening of a new hostel which was fun. Bunk beds with plugs and a fan - we were a bit worried about lack of AC but this wasn't an issue at all. Really friendly owners who put on daily yoga classes and bracelet making. Food near the hostel is AMAZING - especially recommend the Seapony Cafe, the cambodian restaurant out the back of the hostel, and the massive mango shakes from the local restaurant 2 doors down. Quick tip, just make sure you take enough cash out on the mainland as thr whole island is cash only and get a SIM card as there's no WiFi on the island either.

The owners and the travelers I met at the hostel were great. The Hostel is located just right in front of the beach 👌🏽

It can get hot at night with the fans only.

The location and staff were great the accommodation was very comfortable.

The stairs up to the rooms were not the safest!!!!

The hostel is straight onto the beach and minutes walk from all the best restaurants and pier of M’Pai Bai. The minute we walked in we were welcomed by volunteers and instantly felt like a part of a family, and ended up extending to stay over a week when the original plan was 3 nights 😅

showers not so powerful

Everything! Lovely people, dogs, comfy dorms. Can't wait to come back for next holidays

Absolutely everything. The location is amazing. The stuff is outstanding!

Just be aware that there’s no WiFi and hot water in the shower. It didn’t affect my stay at all

Lovely little place. Was there during low season. Loved it. The bedroom and bathroom were clean and comfortable, the owners are lovely and the common area is just the nicest place to chill and hang out with travellers. M'pai Bay is a remote place on the island - it is calm, quiet and peaceful where you can stop, breathe and relax. Just a simple and autenthic village inhabited by welcoming and beautiful people. Highly recommend to stop here.

The hostel is absolutely adorable, as are the owners and their dogs. Downstairs, there’s a chill-out area with a direct view of the sea. There’s also a balcony with two great chairs where you can sit, watch the ocean, or listen to the sounds. The bathroom doesn’t have hot water, but on the islands, it’s not really necessary. Each bed has its own fan, so it doesn’t get too hot, even without air conditioning. I stayed for several days, extending my stay every day because I didn’t want to leave. It was hard to say goodbye to both the island and the hostel. The owners are super sweet, and the dogs are incredibly friendly. We had game nights and even went to see the bioluminescence at the beach. We also visited a waterfall with a nice swimming pool. I highly recommend this hostel, the staff, the owners, and this charming little place!

Towel for free

The water to refill his bottle was often empty. Sink drain is broken.

lovely hostel directly located at the beach runned by a danish couple (Mathilda and Mads). As I arrived I got a warm welcome from the owners as well as one of their dogs. If you like dogs you will love this place and the island ;). I extended my stay 2 times because it's a perfect social and calm place. Their are a lot of boardgames provided. The rooms are clean and every bed comes with their own mosquito-net and fan. You may should ask for a small tattoo from Mathilda. I got 2 from her. At the back of the hostel you will find the best noodle soup of the island and maybe of whole Cambodia. You should try this. You also can enjoy a really nice sunrise in front of the hostel and a longer and calm beach is in walking distance.

Price, location, staff — everything 💯 Island vibes only

Nothing, it’s perfect for trips like this

This was a really lovely hostel with cool people to meet. They hosted different events in the evenings (i was there for board game night and family dinner) which allowed you to meet other people. The location is beautiful - it's right by the sea front. I was often sat outside in the evenings, just watching the sea. It's especially cool if there's a thunder storm in the distance and you can watch the lightning. The bean bags they have are terribly comfortable and more than once i had trouble getting out of them :D Each bed comes equipped with its own fan and you are provided with a towel as well. The dorm i stayed in had a balcony where everyone hang their stuff to dry. If you hang your stuff out there, you might want to get it in before going to bed. When I was there, there was a storm most nights and some of the stuff flew away. There's really lovely dogs as well!

I can't really think of anything. Sometimes it took a while to find someone at reception but i never had any problems that couldn't wait, so it didn't bother me too much. Rooms didn't have AC but only fans. There was one girl that got rained on during one of the rain storms because apparently the roof was leaking. Sometimes there were blackouts/ no water but that's not the fault of the hostel but a problem on the whole island.

We were welcomed by Mathilde and Mads and they were a lovely host for our three nights at this hostel. The hostel is located right in front of the mpai bay, therefore the location was a 10/10. Recommend this place for anyone who likes a chill and social vibe in beautiful surroundings. Tak for opholdet ♥️ Venlig hilsen Trine & Olivia.

The location is superb and surrounded by lots of beaches and great places to eat. The staff are super friendly as well. Nice to chillax in the common area. Free drinking water. The private room we stayed in had the most stunning views

Only thing is the bathrooms are shared by lots of people and sometimes not flushing/shower pressure low.

Great location right on the beach. Staff is friendly and helped me with any questions I had.

Place is a bit basic - the sinks and showers don't have much pressure at all. Rooms have individual fans for each bed, which is nice, but it's simply too hot there without AC in the room.

Very good vibe, facilities, localisation, a fan per bed, really nice and beautiful

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Great Beach frint location. Quiet place., allowed me to use fridge/freezer. Gave advice where to get sim for phone to have WiFI

Steps to upstairs not for the faint hearted(Stay sober). Could use more outside area on beach as seating, socializing. Could set up wifi i would think as a better service.

Location (beach front)

Not the cleanest, not very comfortable, lack of facilities, and overall maintenance.

The place is super nice in front of the beach and a view. The vibe is very homy and the hosts are super chilled and relaxed. Loved it here ✨

Great place 🎉 Mathilde and Mads is very friendly and helpful 🌟 very happy about the stay!

Really nice Guesthouse in front of the beach. The owners are really helpful for any question you would ask. The dorm was clean, the bed big enough. Bathrooms were okay. The vibe is chill, go there if you want to relax 😌

Great spot. Very nice and welcoming people. Common area with lots of board games encourages meeting other people. 20 steps away from the ocean. Dorms comfy with nice mattresses, curtains, lights, and powerful fans. Local Restaurant behind the hostel serves noodle soup for $1.50, best deal on the island. We loved our stay here!! Not a party place but social. You can keep to yourself or hang out with others.

I initially went just for a tattoo and thought that would be the best part of my trip to the island ... ""how misguided I was 😆"" Upon arrival I was greeted by Mads and Mathilda like I was an old friend invited to relax have a beer and a chat in the lovely chill space right on the beautiful beach, they advised me of the places for good food smoothies coffee and the nicest spots to spend the evenings. My dorm had a terrace facing the sea and waking up in the most comfortable bed so far in Asia I listened to the waves crashing and felt the cooling breeze, total heaven 🥹 We had fun board games nights, bonfire and beer, toasting marshmallows , boat trips to the best beaches on th island borrow a mask and go snorkeling in the day and at night go to see the bioluminescent plankton ,and lots of hanging out on bean bags on the beach or in the shaded chill areas . I stayed only 2 nights as they were fully booked but was made to feel so welcome that every morning for the next week I came to do a yoga class had a smoothie next door and planned my day around spending as much time as I could at Seashell . If you check out the insta you will find my temple guardian tattoo and the amazing art from Mathilda. I'm going to return as many times as I can xxxxx

The sadness upon leaving 😪😪. If the speedboat to the mainland hadn't been so much hilarious fun I probably would have shed a tear or 2.....

I had the chance to extend my stay at the Seashell and spent around 9 days here. I couldn’t have found a better place to spend Xmas far away from my family. Mads and Mathilde organised an amazing Xmas dinner with all the guests and local people! We played a danish game and had funny presents, food was deliiiiicious and the atmosphere was so nice. I felt so welcomed, met lovely people, had the best sleep ever in a dorm (so comfy and quite, with an amazing view on the sea). The common area is soooo chill, you are 5 meters away from the sea, the dogs are lovely (I miss Tristan) and as M Pai Bay is a very small village, you can do everything by walking. I loved this place and the whole village so much. It is truly a paradise and I’m grateful for the time I had there. Thank you Mathilde, Mads, I wish you the best for life 🫶🏼

Can’t find a single thing that I didn’t like, everything was perfect!

Stayed twice now. It’s my favourite hostel in Southeast Asia so far!! Can only recommend staying here😁😁

This guesthouse just opened recently and is run by a young couple that decided to move to this island. They are lovely, laid back and helpful. The girl is a very talented tattoo artist! It's just by the beach so you wake up to the sight of the ocean.

I came to Seashell with two nights booked and ended up volunteering and staying for over a month. The hostel is in the perfect location, right on the beachfront and has a balcony with the best views. The owners Mads and Mathilde will make you feel welcome as soon as you step into the property and throughout your whole stay. I can’t recommend the hostel more to stay at during your time on the island!

If you go to Koh Rong Samloen, stay at seashell! The owners are both so friendly and welcoming. Even if you forget something they will do their absolute best to bring it back to you ;). The location (M'pai bay) is lovely, lots of good food, snorkel facilities, locals living their life, everyone just chilling and very confortable bean bags ;).

Amazing location, right near the restaurants and on the beach. The staff were super helpful and friendly. Three of us got amazing tattoos and couldn’t be happier.

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Mads and Mathilda are amazing people who put in a lot of work to run their cute guesthouse. I extended well beyond what I originally intended to because of the chill vibe at Seashell. It features beautiful beachfront views with a cozy common area and bar. Snorkel masks are provided for free if that's your thing. Both Mads and Mathilda are very knowledgeable about things to do on the island and the people who live alongside them as well. Keep in mind that MPai Bay is a remote village on Koh Rong Sanloem so expect occasional power outages (electricity seemed more constant near the end of my stay) and no Wi-Fi.

I loved the hosts Mas & Mathilde so much. Such a beautiful couple, couldn’t have made me feel more welcome. The hostel is right on the beach front, such a lovely village, with all amenities needed.

Everything about the stay was perfect