Dara Hotels Group in Cambodia has made it mandatory for every guest to take a rapid antigen COVID19 test upon arrival, regardless of vaccination status.

The move is part of the group’s 'Stay Safe with Dara Hotels' programme to promote confidence and help protect guests as well as employees.

The mandatory test will be administered on site at every hotel within the Dara Hotels portfolio across Cambodia by staff who have received the required training from the Ministry of Health.

“Given all that we have been through with COVID19, we want to offer sense of confidence knowing you and others are safe at your chosen Dara property,” said Richard L. Dusome FIH, Dara Hotels Group Managing Director. “The safety and well being of our guests, our service teams is paramount to us, allowing you to relax and refresh. For this reason, Dara Hotels have taken the extra step of having on-site COVID19 testing.”

Employees of the Dara Independence Hotel promote 'Stay Safe with Dara Hotels' programme. Click to enlarge.

The rapid antigen COVID19 test will be available free of charge for guests who book a minimum of 2 night's stay, though a nominal charge will apply for those staying for just one night.

The following testing options will apply:

Self-administered COVID19 tests using a guest's own rapid test kit. Brands accepted are Abbot, Healgen, Indicaid, Roche and SD Biosensor;

Guests can purchase the rapid test for $5 at the hotel’s front office and can self-administer with the supervision of the hotel’s certified staff.

If a guest requests that the hotel's trained personnel perform the test, an extra charge of $10 for the first guest and $5 for any subsequent tests for  guests staying in the same room will apply.

If someone does test positive, the Ministry of Health will be informed immediately and necessary protocols followed.

Dara Hotels has a portfolio of 8 properties across Cambodia namely Independence Hotel by Dara, Dara Airport City Hotel & Spa, Olympia City Hotel, Toyoko Inn with Dara, The Sixties Serviced Residences, The Elysee Serviced Residences, Jouvence Fitness by Dara, and Jouvence Spa by Dara.

See also: How's Business in Cambodia? Exclusive Video Interview with Richard Dusome, MD of Dara Hotels.