The Royal Sands Koh Rong vs Similar Hotels

Rooms and bungalows described as thoughtfully designed with comfortable mattresses, quality linens, outdoor shower and strong AC units—multiple glowing remarks about room comfort.

Rooms/bungalows are spacious and comfortable for some, but several guests reported hard beds, lack of decoration and that many rooms require renovation.

Rooms are described as basic and outdated, with some maintenance issues.

The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Multiple reviews cite 'spotlessly clean' and twice-daily room cleaning; one mention that the pool was 'not very clean' but room/housekeeping is consistently praised.

Several guests explicitly called the hotel clean and comfortable, though a number of rooms were noted as needing repair; overall cleanliness is generally good but some rooms show wear.

Multiple mentions of dirty facilities, uncleaned rooms, and outdated amenities.

The rooms were clean and comfortable.

Frequent praise for an excellent, private beach and large well-kept grounds; some guests noted the hotel is remote/isolated and weather sometimes prevented swimming.

Multiple reviews praise the beachfront location, quiet end of a picture-perfect beach, and easy walking access to restaurants — location is excellent.

Location is fantastic and frequently praised for being near the beach.

It was very secluded and peaceful! You could hear the waves from our villa.

Overall very positive—staff described as 'incredibly attentive', 'excellent', friendly and caring; one review mentioned employees being 'too oppressive', but management also provided complimentary gestures.

Staff repeatedly described as lovely, friendly and helpful (including assistance with transfers and celebratory gestures); service is a clear strength.

Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in several reviews.

Sophundy and her team were helpful and attentive.

Consistently exceptional feedback: in-house bakery and pastry chefs described as world-class; multiple guests call the food 'exceptional' and praise the variety and quality of drinks.

Breakfast is frequently praised as good or great, though some found the food monotonous or said food could be better; generally positive but not exceptional.

Breakfast and food options are generally criticized as poor.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Mixed feedback: excellent on-site dining/bars, but criticisms include a not-very-clean pool, ageing sunbeds, ongoing works/noise and a disappointing gym.

Pool and beach access are highlights (pool called amazing), but beach chairs/lieges are worn and beach towels short — good amenities with some maintenance issues.

Facilities are outdated and some amenities like the breakfast need improvement.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.

Some guests praise accessible drink prices and complimentary gestures, while others explicitly questioned 'rapport qualité prix' and value given location/works.

Multiple guests felt the price was high for what was offered and explicitly noted poor value for money or being overpriced.

Several reviews indicate that the price does not match the quality of facilities.

Standard quality for this hotel tier.