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title: "Moly Resort vs River Nest Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick River Nest Hostel. It leads in 3 of 3 categories. Moly Resort or River Nest Hostel in Kampot? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Moly Resort vs River Nest Hostel

Both are in Kampot, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Resort · ★★★★ · Kampot
## [Moly Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/moly-resort-kampot/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 5.0

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

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Hostel · ★★★ · Kampot
## [River Nest Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/river-nest-hostel-kampot/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2030370/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick River Nest Hostel

It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose River Nest Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is Moly Resort better than River Nest Hostel?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)

### Why is River Nest Hostel better than Moly Resort?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.0) (+1.0)
2.  More guest reviews (243 vs 48), so the rating is more reliable (×5.1)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Moly Resort | River Nest Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Location | 5.0 | 5.6  (+0.6) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Beach access | 8.5 | 9.0  (+0.5) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.9  (+0.8) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 48 | 243  (+195) |
| Rank in Kampot | top 73% | top 12%  (+61%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.0 | 5.6  (+0.6) |
| Distance to Kampot centre | 1.9 km | 1.8 km  (−140 m) |
| To the beach | 540 m | 400 m  (−140 m) |
| To the airport | 53 km | 53 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 2 | 3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 20 | 29 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | 2024  (+1y) |
| Listed amenities | 15 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

140 m apart

## Moly Resort or River Nest Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, Moly Resort or River Nest Hostel?

River Nest Hostel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, Moly Resort or River Nest Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

River Nest Hostel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 1.9 km for Moly Resort.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

River Nest Hostel is 400 m from the nearest beach; Moly Resort is 540 m.

### How far apart are Moly Resort and River Nest Hostel?

The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.

## More match-ups

-   [Moly Resort vs Salty River Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moly-resort-kampot-vs-salty-river-resort-kampot/)
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-   [River Nest Hostel vs Salty River Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/river-nest-hostel-kampot-vs-salty-river-resort-kampot/)
-   [River Nest Hostel vs Mama's Family Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mama-s-family-guesthouse-kampot-vs-river-nest-hostel-kampot/)
-   [River Nest Hostel vs Ramo Resort](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/ramo-resort-kampot-vs-river-nest-hostel-kampot/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/moly-resort-kampot-vs-river-nest-hostel-kampot/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/