Reviews of Rafikis Retreat

It was all good here. Perfect place 10/10

Simple but nice bungalows. Amazing location at the coconut beach (very quiet and beautiful). Perfect place to relax and calm down. They also have a very nice outdoor gym. I loved the food and shakes, the portion size is amazing! The mates who run this place were very friendly and helpful with everything I asked for.

The place is magical! Directly on the beach. You can see the sea from your bed and hear its wave at night gently put you to sleep. Liam and Perry were really welcoming, and made the place feel like home. The food was exceptionally great. Perry was so kind as to show me around the island, and we had lovely discussions around a game of chess. The place is cheerful, lighten up by the good vibes, the music, the dogs playing around. It’s one of the nicest experience I’ve had, and my only regret is that it was so short.

Beautiful beach, chill, great delicious healthy food with low price, free gym, mask for snorkeling, vibe, the hotel owner is a guy from England.

I’ve never left a review for anywhere before but really wanted to for here! We had a great stay at Rafikis. The food is amazing - the best we had on the island (the shakin’ beef especially). We didn’t have a lock on the inside of our door when we arrived and let the owners know due to safety (2 young girls) and they immediately fitted a lock for us. They also kindly offered to take our bags to the port for us at the end of our stay as we only had 1 bike for all our bags! Can tell they take on board the feedback as there were lots of things i noticed from previous reviews that were added! The beach where rafikis is, is probably the nicest beach we saw on the island. The owners dogs are so cute. Good outdoor gym too! For the price, this place is great and worth visiting, even if it’s just for the food!

No air con but we knew that - it can get hot at night so just be aware of that. A mirror in the bungalows would be handy. Defo need a scooter to get around from here.

This place is outstanding, the location is beautiful, exceptionally clean beach, white sand, a peaceful oasis. The sunrise is directly opposite and made my stay extra special. The place its self is well thought out, with a jungle gym, lots of comfortable seating, hammocks and a place to do yoga, there is a good selection of motivating thought provoking books, and a chess board, I used the snorkels provided, on the coast line there are lots of fish and corals. The staff Liam Callum Sarawen, and Perry are legends, always friendly and smiling I felt like I was with family. They go out of there way serving delicious healthy food and the best smoothies and cocktails I have ever tasted at good prices. Callum arranged my boat trip to go fishing, snorkeling and swimming with plankton which was an amazing day. There are other places to eat along the beach, however the food was so good here I only ate out once, nextdoor is bike hire to explore the rest of the island, although I found this beach to be the best. The huts are cute, clean and comfortable with lights, powerful fan and bedside table, showers and washroom facilities were very clean and good showers. It was such a vibe here most people extend their stay, I stayed one week and was sad to leave as its pure heaven I would highly recommend.

Nothing it was perfect

The best place to stay in Koh Rong! We had the best time at this gem of a place! Located on the most beautiful beach (the best one in Koh Rong in our opinion) and run by the nicest people, we had the best 6 days here, it was a highlight of our trip and will be hard to beat! Everyone who works at Rafikis is so kind, helpful and clearly really cares about this place! Great food, great drinks, great people and great vibes! Thanks guys!

Nothing! It was perfect!

Rafiki's Retreat on Koh Rong was the perfect place to relax. The entire staff was incredibly friendly and always up for a good conversation. The beachfront gym added the perfect touch to a truly rejuvenating holiday, and the beach itself is hands down the best on the island. For me, it was the best accommodation on all of Koh Rong – a true paradise where I could fully unwind, both physically and mentally.

-Located on a lovely quiet beach with a few restaurants to choose from -Good value for money -Friendly and helpful staff -Great drinks -Some nice activities you can do there

Of course this is something that just comes with being on an island. If you get unlucky with a couple of power cuts, there is no generator meaning no signal and no fan to keep you cool in the night

Everything comfortable!

Great place! Everyone was so lovely. Best time relaxing on the beach and playing volleyball at sunset. Cute little place and food is great. The dogs make it so much better as well 😆. Would 100% recommend and would stay again.

Right on the beach, good vibes, good food and drinks, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a few days to chill.

We had an amazing stay at Rafikis Retreat. Everything was perfect from the healthy selection of food and drinks, beautiful beach, facilities and staff. We would definitely return when in Koh Rong again. Thanks a lot!

We loved staying at Rafikis! We extended an extra week and ended up staying for two as we loved the atmosphere, the vibe and the great people around. The team is doing such a great job and you feel like home straight away. Liam and Callum were really helpful and helped us organising everything around our stay on Koh Rong. Food and drinks are great and location is just unbeatable! We had the most relaxing two weeks here!

Wonderful view of the beach from our hut. Lovely atmosphere and everyone amazingly welcoming. Highly recommend.

The location is amazing! The accommodation provision is run by a family of two brothers, who were both fantastic in ensuring everything was taken care of and they were extremely supportive and helpful in making my stay exceptionally pleasant. I think having such interactions adds another layer of excellence! And, another shout out goes to, Davin, who is always there to make the best shakes and cocktails as well as engage with all of the guests with good intentions and enthusiasm!! I would recommend this place 100%. See you all very soon guys and thank so much once more for a fantastic holiday!

I don’t think there was anything that I disliked.

10/10 would definitely recommend staying at rafikis at coconut beach! Such a stunning place and views from the bungalow are gorgeous and you can also see the sunrise from this side of the island. Gym facilities and sauna are great! The owners and staff looked after us so well and cooked yummy food, made great drinks and all round good vibes. Protein oats were a fave!

Fabulous little place, right on the beach. Listening to the waves. Highly recommend and I will be back at some point. You can hire a scooter from next door and get round all the beaches so quickly!

When you seek to disconnect from the world and reconnect with nature and simplicity, this is your place. The guys who run it are amazing—just seeing them makes you want to start training, get in shape, and stay forever to embrace a healthy and simple life. The food is absolutely delicious (all of it!), and their drinks will have you coming back for more. The simplicity of this place awakens your most primal instincts. Beach, sports, great food, rest, and repeat… This place is medicine for the soul. Thank you for the warmth and hospitality—I will definitely be back!

The bathroom could be greatly improved, guys, with just a few small ideas and details. I'm quite a hippie, so I adapted well, but it might be too basic for a more stylish girl or an older lady. Here are some recommendations: More space or hooks to hang towels and clothes while showering without getting them wet. Larger waste bins or basket-style trash cans for disposing of paper. Mirrors and sinks placed away from the men's urinals. Better water control in the sink, as sometimes it comes out with a lot of dirt. The same goes for the rooms—I missed having space to put my things, some hooks to hang items, and a few shelves for better organization. I hope this feedback helps! 🙂