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Independence Hotel by Dara

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Sihanoukville City Centre with spa, outdoor pool

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Sundeck
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Poolside bar
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 January 2025

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Premier Villa King

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 60 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Premier Villa Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Sea Pavilion Twin

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Sea Pavilion King

Sea Pavilion King

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
St. 2 Thnou, Sangkat 3, Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk, 180403

What's nearby

  • Independence Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Victory Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Xtreme Buggy - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sihanoukville Port - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Sokha Beach - 13 min drive - 4.9 km

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

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Hotel size

    • 128 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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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
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Children

    • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
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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

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

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, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Poly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and nature’s love. My second time staying there. Love this place.
Poly, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tison, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Seng, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yoko, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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,, 2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great
Christopher, 3-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kok Poh, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Relaxing stay without TV
TV not working, otherwise excellent
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nicole, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice Place
Anetta, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Phirun, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

WiFi is too slow and I got an uninvited visitor
HONG, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Gary, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

- 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
Fabienne, 5-night trip
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