Ochheuteal Beach
Labelled as the Ibiza of Sihanoukville, Ochheuteal Beach is the most popular and happening beach in town.
Stretching about 4 kilometres along the coastline, Ochheuteal Beach is long, narrow, and sandy, with the rocky Serendipity Beach curved at its north side. With grass umbrellas and cute drink huts dotting the beach end-to-end, it offers a beautiful view by day and happening parties by night. With a great crowd, the nightlife scene at Ochheuteal Beach is a definite choice for party lovers!
Location
The Ochheuteal Beach is located about a 15-minute drive from Sihanoukville town.
Operating Days and Hours
The Ochheuteal Beach opens daily for 24 hours.
Entry Fee and Bookings
Entrance to the Ochheuteal Beach is free.
How to Get There
The Ochheuteal Beach is accessible by taxi or motokep. If your accommodation is nearby, you can opt to walk or cycle there.
Suggested For
The Ochheuteal Beach is perfect for tourists who love to party all night. This part of Sihanoukville suits visitors consisting of solo travelers, small groups of friends, young couples, and backpackers.
Time to Spend
Most people spend about 2 to 3 hours at Ochheuteal Beach.
Popularity and Best Time to Go
Ochheuteal Beach is very popular among visitors to Sihanoukville. It is crowded most of the time except during the monsoon season. To avoid the crowd, you may want to visit another beach in Sihanoukville or during the off-peak season, which falls on the monsoon season and frequent rainstorms might ruin your holiday on the beach.
Food
You will be spoilt for food choice at the Ochheuteal Beach. Grab some cheap beer and cocktails at bars during happy hour promotions. Some restaurants offer USD 5 bbq meals at night.
Nearby Attractions
You can head over to other nearby beaches: Serendipity and Otres is a 9 and 15-minute drive away respectively. Since it is very near Serendipity, you can use Ochheuteal as a base to do island hopping.
Stay
Ochheuteal Beach has various accommodation options available for budget, mid-range, and luxury travelers.
Good to Know
Always negotiate the price of your ride before taking off. Also note that most rides are more costly from sunset onwards.