Kactus - Your Island Sanctuary - Koh Ta Kiev

Eco-friendly beachfront sanctuary on Koh Ta Kiev with bioluminescent plankton swimming and French-Cambodian dining

Accommodations

Kactus - Your Island Sanctuary offers 3m high cozy bungalows with private balconies and sea views, each open to the jungle. Standard bungalows use shared bathrooms with European standard WC and running water showers, while deluxe bungalows include private facilities. The property also features dormitory rooms with individual mosquito nets, lockers, and USB charging ports.

Dining

The in-house restaurant is managed by a French-Cambodian chef, offering Cambodian and French cuisine made from fresh local ingredients. Guests can choose from homemade lemonades, cocktails, and a variety of plant-based meals, including a daily vegetarian option. Breakfast includes French toast with chocolate sauce and papaya, while dinner features dishes like green lemongrass seafood curry.

Wellness & Activities

Daily yoga classes, meditation sessions, and Qi Gong are offered on a donation basis, along with a sauna and ice bath. Guests can join boxing with Ty, sound healing, and somatic shaking classes at the dedicated yoga halls. The property also has a gym, personal trainer services, and massage therapies such as Ayurvedic massage and Reiki healing.

Unique Experiences

The hotel organizes nightly boat tours to swim with bioluminescent plankton, which can also be seen from the private beach. Guests can participate in art and creative workshops using recycled materials, macramé, and intuitive painting. Jungle treks to Elephant Rock and snorkeling tours are guided by staff, including a biologist named Coco.

Sustainability & Community

Kactus - Your Island Sanctuary runs on solar power, avoids generators, and offers free filtered water to reduce plastic bottles. Guests can exchange a bag of collected beach plastic for a free drink, and the hotel uses reusable containers for water dispensers. The property has a pet-friendly policy with pet bowls, and staff includes both Khmer employees and international volunteers.

• Location: Private beach on Koh Ta Kiev, accessible by daily boat service from Ream Beach (11h-11h30)
• Rooms: Sea-view bungalows with private balconies and open-to-jungle design
• Dining: French-Cambodian chef restaurant with homemade lemonades and plant-based meals
• Wellness: Daily yoga, sauna, ice bath, massage therapies, and personal training
• Activities: Bioluminescent plankton tours, jungle treks, snorkeling, art workshops, and boxing
• Eco-friendly: Solar-powered resort with free filtered water and plastic collection program
• Suitability: Couples, families, solo travelers, and digital nomads with good WiFi