The private island resort is just ten minutes off the southern coast of Cambodia
JATI Koh Russey, a new laid-back private island resort ten minutes away from the Cambodian southern coast, will be opening its doors to guests by March 2025.
Offering a Maldives-style private island experience with a uniquely Cambodian vibe on the island of Koh Russey, JATI is just 10 minutes by speedboat from a private jetty, and only a quick drive from Sihanoukville International Airport.
The resort features 82 Khmer-inspired one-and-two bedroom villas, some with private pools located directly on the beach, featuring modern amenities and thoughtful touches.
HMD Asia executive director Anthony Lark said of the development: ”JATI offers our guests first class experiences at reasonable rates and is designed for active couples and families, or for those wishing to simply relax under a tree or enjoy an array of pampering wellness treatments. Our inspired food and beverage experiences, and wide range of leisure and sports facilities are unmatched in the region.”
Part of a growing enterprise
JATI is owned and operated by HMD Asia which also owns and operates numerous properties in SE Asia including Shinta Mani Hotels in Cambodia, TRIBE hotel in Phnom Penh, Park Hyatt Siem Reap, La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang, Laos; La Residence D’Angkor in Siem Reap, and several destination restaurants in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
The resort’s casual lifestyle by day contrasts with its lively beach club and dining experiences after sunset which include branches of Phnom Penh’s cool wine bar Le Manolis and the capital’s most popular steakhouse KoKo.
Recreational facilities include a racquet and sports club for tennis and pickleball, basketball, mini golf, badminton, Thai boxing, paddle-boarding, kayaks, snorkelling, and island trails for a gentle early morning or sundown stroll or bike ride.
The Bamboo Spa & Gym features Khmer-inspired treatments and state-of-the-art equipment for workouts, an ice bath steam room and sauna.
The resort offers a variety of beautiful locations to host beachfront weddings and scheduled for late-2025 is an extensive Events & Conference Centre in the jungle.
At Seahorse Kids Club, little ones experience their own slice of island cool with beach adventures and games, leaving parents to enjoy guilt-free grown-up lounging, while qualified baby-sitting services also allow Mums and Dads a little pampering time.
The service culture at JATI likewise reflects the natural warmth of the Cambodian people in a relaxed, unpretentious and friendly atmosphere.