Villa Martial Arts Gym & Hostel

The gym and bar are good, breakfast has a decent menu, and the atmosphere is nice. The rooms need work, though. I get that it has a training-camp feel, but the room and especially the bathroom were pretty poor. No AC, no curtains, and it needed cleaning. Not what you want after a 20-hour flight to Phnom Penh. The gym facilities are worth trying, since the place is unusual. *Stayed March 2025

I didn’t really fit the vibe here. I chose it because it was the cheapest option, and the gym coaches were friendly, but the dorm was too hot. Everyone had a big fan pointed at them. I tried two nights without one, then asked for another, but it arrived too late, so I ended up camping on the roof. If you’re into martial arts, heat in your room, and smoking, it might suit you.

I stopped by to have coffee and catch up with a friend who was staying and training here. The staff were friendly, and the people staying there all seemed like decent, hard-working folks. It looked like a decent little place.

I had a key problem and one other issue, but the staff made a real effort to sort things out before I left. They’re good people, and the customer service effort was strong. 👍