Otres Beach Resort Bar
Otres Beach Resort Bar is a two-bar setup at the Otres Beach Resort with sea views, beachfront seating, and stronger cocktails than the budget bars. A daytime swimming spot that turns into a quieter evening cocktail option.
Where to stay near Otres Beach Resort Bar
Hotels close to Otres Beach, Sihanoukville.
What to Expect
A polished resort bar with two bar formats, beach access, and quieter atmosphere than the backpacker venues.
Polished resort bar with sea views and refined service.
Lounge electronica, jazz kept moderate
Resort casual to smart casual
Resort guests, couples wanting beach and cocktails, and quieter Otres visits.
USD preferred, riel as change, cards accepted
Price Range
Cocktails 5-8 USD, beer 3-4 USD, mains 6-15 USD
Cocktails ~$5-8/~4.50-7 EUR, mains ~$6-15/~5.50-13 EUR
Hours
Daily 10 AM to 11 PM
Insider Tip
The resort pool is accessible to bar patrons during certain hours. Sunset is the prime window. Quieter alternative to the backpacker venues nearby.
Full Review
Otres Beach Resort Bar operates as part of the Otres Beach Resort property on Otres 2, with the two-bar setup splitting between a beachfront bar with direct sand access and a more polished terrace bar that integrates with the resort's restaurant. The layout supports both casual beach drinking and more refined cocktail service from the same property.
The cocktail program runs stronger than most Otres venues. Bartenders work proper preparations with the resort context providing the training and tools that the budget bars lack. Pricing at $5-8 USD per cocktail sits at the upper end of the Otres market. Wine at $5-8 USD per glass. Beer at $3-4 USD. The drinks side reads as serious for an Otres venue.
The food program runs proper restaurant quality. Mains at $6-15 USD cover Western, Khmer, and a few seafood preparations. The kitchen handles dinner service that's notably better than the backpacker beach bars on the strip.
The atmosphere stays calmer than the backpacker bars throughout the evening. Music plays at moderate volume. The crowd is heavily resort guests, older couples, and the more dining-focused portion of the Otres flow. The 11 PM closing reflects the resort context. For visitors wanting proper service and food before moving to the louder venues, Otres Beach Resort Bar provides the polished option on Otres 2.
The Neighborhood
Otres Beach is a three-kilometer arc of fine white sand south of central Sihanoukville, divided into Otres 1 (main bar zone), Otres 2 (quieter, residential), and Otres Village (inland). Otres Beach Resort Bar sits on Otres 2 at the resort property.
Getting There
Tuk-tuk from central Sihanoukville costs 5-8 USD and takes 15-20 minutes. Grab and PassApp are usually cheaper at 3-5 USD. From Serendipity Beach Road, 5-7 USD tuk-tuk. Motorbike taxi is faster but less comfortable.
Address
Otres 2 Beach, Sihanoukville
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