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Koh Russei: property, access, and how ownership works
Koh Russei, Bamboo Island, is a small island near Sihanoukville whose backpacker era ended when a resort concession cleared the beach camps. It is a concession island in transition, watched rather than traded.
Where Koh Russei sits and what is there
A small island with two main beaches connected by a forest path, within easy reach of the Sihanoukville piers.
How do you get to Koh Russei?
About 30 to 45 minutes by boat from Sihanoukville.
What is the development status?
Cleared for planned resort development under concession; public timelines have moved repeatedly. We monitor status rather than list speculative positions.
How does ownership and tenure work on Koh Russei?
Concession-held; no open mandates.
No open mandates on Koh Russei at the moment. The desk maintains owner relationships here; tell us your brief and we will approach off-market. Speak to the coastal desk.
Koh Russei, answered
Can I still visit or invest in Bamboo Island?
Day visits depend on the concession holder's current stance, and there is no open investment market. If the concession restructures, positions may emerge; we track it for clients with island-scale appetite.