Vattanac Golf Resort
Phnom Penh
Located around 35–45 minutes from central Phnom Penh, Vattanac Golf Resort is widely regarded as one of Cambodia’s flagship golf destinations. The resort features 36 holes of championship golf across the East Course and West Course, both designed by Sir Nick Faldo, with a further floodlit 9-hole course called The Dragon Turn.
The East Course, opened in 2019, is an 18-hole, par-72 layout measuring around 7,467 yards. It is known for its scale models of Khmer landmarks, including Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple and Preah Vihear, giving the round a strong Cambodian identity as well as a proper championship feel.
The West Course, opened in 2020, adds a second contrasting Faldo-designed layout and measures around 7,249 yards. Both courses use water hazards, shaped fairways, strategic bunkering and large greens to create a strong but playable test for visiting golfers.
One of the standout extras is The Dragon Turn, a 9-hole floodlit course played around a dragon-shaped lake, giving golfers the option of night golf and a shorter, more social round.
For Cambodia golf holidays, Vattanac works perfectly as a premium Phnom Penh anchor course. It pairs well with Garden City, Chhun On and Grand Phnom Penh, and is ideal for golfers who want modern conditioning, strong facilities and a distinctly Cambodian golf experience.
Techo Airport
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Time Zone:
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Currency:
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Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
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About The Area
Sihanoukville is Cambodia’s main coastal gateway, sitting on the Gulf of Thailand and acting as the jumping-off point for islands such as Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem. For golfers, it is less of a traditional golf hub and more of a beach-and-golf extension — best suited to travellers who want coastal relaxation, island scenery and a different side of Cambodia after playing in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap.
The main golf option linked with Sihanoukville is Dara Sakor Golf Resort, located further along the coast in Koh Kong Province. GolfAsian describes Dara Sakor as Cambodia’s first international beachfront golf development, with an 18-hole Ocean Course and an 18-hole Mountain Course, while also noting it is around two and a half hours from Sihanoukville International Airport. Because of that distance, it is better viewed as a wider south-coast golf experience rather than a quick local round. GolfTripz similarly positions Dara Sakor as the main golf draw “in Sihanoukville and around”, while noting it is almost two hours away.
Golf here is best planned carefully, as the region is not as course-dense as Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. The prime travel period is generally November to April, when Cambodia’s weather is drier and better suited to golf, beach days and transfers.
Off the course, Sihanoukville is all about the sea. The city gives access to beaches such as Otres and Independence, plus boat trips to Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem, which are known for white sand, clear water and a more relaxed island feel. Ream National Park also offers mangroves, wildlife and boat excursions for a nature-focused day out.
For golfers seeking a pure golf trip, Sihanoukville works best as an add-on to Cambodia’s stronger golf centres. For those wanting beach time, island hopping and a coastal finish to a wider Cambodia itinerary, it offers a relaxed and memorable contrast.
