The Royal Sands Koh Rong included in the 2026 Selection of the MICHELIN Guide
The Royal Sands Koh Rong is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Selection of the MICHELIN Guide, recognising the quality of the guest experience and the daily dedication of the resort's team.
Internationally recognised for its independent selection of exceptional hotels and restaurants, the MICHELIN Guide highlights properties that offer a distinctive and memorable stay. For The Royal Sands Koh Rong, this inclusion reflects the care, consistency and genuine hospitality delivered by colleagues across every part of the resort.
Against the unspoilt shores of Koh Rong, The Royal Sands Koh Rong offers an elegant expression of barefoot luxury, shaped by privacy, considered details and warm Khmer hospitality. Each stay is designed to unfold at an unhurried pace—from private villa moments and dining by the sea to meaningful encounters with the island's natural beauty.
Under the leadership of General Manager Mario Piazza, the team continues to place thoughtful service and authentic Khmer hospitality at the heart of every stay. From the welcome on arrival to the details that shape a guest's time on the island, this recognition belongs to the people who bring The Royal Sands Koh Rong to life each day.
Chef Jesús Ordoñez and his culinary team also play an important role in the guest experience, creating dining moments that draw on fresh local ingredients, Khmer influences and the relaxed rhythm of island life. “This is a very proud moment for every member of our team,” said Mario Piazza, General Manager of The Royal Sands Koh Rong.
“Their care, commitment and warmth are what guests remember. To be included in the 2026 Selection of the MICHELIN Guide is a meaningful acknowledgement of the experience they create together, every day.”
Peter Kaelli, Managing Director of The Royal Sands Koh Rong, added: “I am delighted for Mario and the entire team.
“This recognition reflects their dedication and the strong sense of hospitality that has become integral to The Royal Sands Koh Rong.” The Royal Sands Koh Rong is an exclusive all-villa beachfront resort on Cambodia's Koh Rong Island.
Set along a 550-metre stretch of white-sand beach, the resort offers spacious villas, including private pool villas, together with beachfront dining, Senses Spa and a range of land and sea experiences. With privacy, comfort and warm Khmer hospitality at its heart, The Royal Sands Koh Rong offers a barefoot-luxury island escape shaped by the natural beauty of Koh Rong.
