FootPrints, Sihanoukville

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The best way to describe Footprints is to use the word sound pollution. When you see the amazing pictures of its beach side location, you might be thinking that it would be the perfect place to relax, but on the contrary: loud music is played the whole day and well into the night which is guaranteed to keep you awake!

The Location

With the huge transformations taking place in Sihanoukville and Otres Beach, most hostels have escaped into the section 2 part of the village of Otres. Not this one though! Footprints is pretty much the only hostel remaining that preserves its strategic place on the seaside. However, it is important to point out that the hostel consists of two buildings and only one of these is actually near the sea. This is the semi-open bamboo construction which has the dorm at the top and the bar at the bottom. If you sleep here, you can watch the waves of the sea directly from your bed. However, this place is also further away from all the amenities of Otres than any other hostel here.

Rooms and Bathrooms

The hostel offers three different types of dorms: the cheapest is in the bamboo construction that is directly above the party place. While at booking, this is by far the most popular option given its amazing location, the staff also admit that its cheap price is due to the fact that it is impossible to sleep here until the music in the bar is turned off. However, in case this is a problem for you, you are advised to upgrade to one of the dorms that are in the other building. The only problem is that here there is an open air movie room which can also be quite noisy and the plumbing system keeps making loud sounds all through the night as well. The biggest problem at this place is the amount of sand everywhere! It is impossible to avoid it as people carry it in from the beach but the bathrooms - which are quite far from the dorms - are absolutely disgusting because everything is covered in sand!

Common Spaces

As the hostel is really spread out, there are lots of common areas to choose from. The part on the beach has comfy wooden seats, hammocks and massage chairs as well as sunbathing beds. There is a bar area with high chairs and a pool table. There is a dining space where you can order food at certain times of the day and next to this, there is a movie screening space where you can use Netflix. There is also a mini courtyard with a lot of green plants and at the end of this, you have a semi-open air gym.

Summary

Footprints has a massive potential as its location is marvellous, it offers a wide range of really great facilities and everything about it is quite appealing to the eye. However, to put the bar right under the dorm was a huge mistake and they will guarantee an unsatisfied customer for every satisfied customer until a new arrangement is implemented.
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FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
FootPrints, Sihanoukville
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JudyM
Hostelz.com Staff Reviewer
Published on Jul 15, 2019

Description

Notice: Now that we are entering the low session we are offering discounts for guest wanting to extend their stay. Great weekly and monthly rates.
Welcome to Footprints on beautiful Otres beach, just a short ride away from the craziness of Sihanoukville. Otres2 is a bit more spread out and laid back than some of the other beaches in the area, so there’s no loud trance music playing all night long.
We are always happy to help you plan your day’s activities; if you feel like to exploring the nearby countryside in dune buggies, seeing the waterfall, check out the local market, yoga and much more. If you ever decide you want to leave we can also book your next bus tickets and help with your next accommodation right at reception. We also have our own boat for going out and exploring the islands, cliff jumping, fishing, visiting an authentic absinthe distillery, snorkelling or whatever else you would want to do on a boat in Cambodia. Or if you just feel like relaxing on one of our many free sunbeds on the beach and working on your tan, Footprints is the perfect place to be.
On our beach we have an amazing, fully stocked bar, not 15 meters from the warm ocean water. It is complete with a stage, for our live music nights, card games, and beer pong. There is even an upstairs patio for enjoying the sunsets or finding a little quiet and peace of mind. We also have a bar and restaurant (serving both western and Khmer foods) inside next to our common area. You can always order at the beach bar and your food will brought out with a smile. In the common area you will wind free Wi-Fi, book exchange, travel office and 1000’s of movies to watch on the big screen. We even have a gym for light workouts or punching the bag.
Here at footprints we are like a big happy family. A lot of the staff here are fellow backpackers that wanted to extend their stay, and half with friendly local staff that hold it all together. Everyone working here is eager to help make this the best hostel in Sihanoukville, a place where everyone feels welcome. Come stay at Footprints and experience what the beach life is all about.
We have accommodation to fit any traveller’s budget and needs; privet bungalows with and without en suite, rooms with twin and double beds, dorm beds, or even try one of our open air garden beds. All bed sheets, linen, towels, and padlocks provided. Security lockers in dorm rooms.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Location and Contact

Location

• From the bus station out of town, we can be easily reached by Tuk-Tuk or Moto taxi.Simply tell them Otres Beach at the far end, next to the Government gardens. Cost is dependent on your driver but generally around $5 - $8 dollars so bargain with them!
• From the downtown area, follow the same directions but expect to pay less as this is nearer, around $3 - $6.

Facilities and Amenities

Digital Nomads

Family-Friendly Hostel

Older travelers (+50)

Party Hostel

Quiet Rest

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Bike Rental

Lockers in Lobby

Lockers in Rooms

Luggage Storage

Parking

Pub Crawls

Safe Deposit Box

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Breakfast ($1-5)

City Tours ($5-20)

Dinner ($1-5)

24 Hour Security

BBQ Grill

Bar

Book Collection/Exchange

Cable TV

Concierge/Info Desk

Currency Exchange

Food/Restaurant

Gameroom

Gym/Fitness Room

Jobs/Work Available

Laundry

Lounge Area

Movie Library/Rental

Outdoor Seating

Pool Table

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

TV

Airport Pickup

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Pet-Friendly

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: 18

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 8am- 11:30pm

Size: Large (60-100 beds)

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