Name: The Datai Langkawi
Address: Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Teluk Datai, Malaysia, Jalan Teluk Datai, Kedah, 07000, Malaysia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $288 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Resort The Datai Langkawi

Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free access). Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

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I took a chance with this booking - not a chain such as Four Seasons - but I struck lucky. A gem. Every detail down to the salt and pepper pots has been tailored and thought through. So, what is lacking in hotel chain consistency is far more than offset by the superb attention to detail of this quiet location. A winner! Staff superb. Everything taken care of. Nothing else like it.

Christopher

United Kingdom

fabulous property and very well maintained, rooms are spacious and staff are amaizing, restaurants variety

Alina

Romania

everything. a true gem in the heart of the rainforest. great location, great service, great food

Sabine

Canada

Everything was great We over enjoyed our stay it has exceeded our expectations except at the end the concierge service was a little late (maybe because it was a busy day). Amazing staff, breathtaking location, great activities. The right place for honeymooners We will deffinitly comeback again.

Mounir

United Arab Emirates

the location is in the middle of rainforest and the lodges are really great.

Anders

Estonia

We have extremely pleasant stay at The Datai. We were upgraded to Beach Villa and everything exceeded our expectations. We are especially happy from the beach, two restaurants at the resort and the services of our butler Sham.

Viktor

Bulgaria

We love the location of the property where there is a mix of rich and dense rainforest and the breach. The, peacefulness tranquility and serenity was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. There were no screaming young children and was just what we were looking for. Service was consistently excellent from the beginning to the end. Food quality was beyond expectation from all outlets.

Anonymous

Singapore

Service, breakfast and beach amenities are excellent. The Thai cuisine at the Pavilion is very tantalising.

Anonymous

Singapore

The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and we truly enjoyed our honeymoon. They surprised us with a cake, a card, fruits and flowers. Thanks a lot!

Siti

Malaysia

A perfect getaway from city lifestyle and back & close to nature again. Private beach is a bonus plus those on water activities and facilities are inclusive in your stay package. All staffs are perfectly friendly and well knowledge about the local travel trips and some of them are well knowledge about the natural habitat with The Datai. All four restaurants are worth for a try but Gulai and The Pavilion is the place that worth for you to do your revisits again and again.

Marcus

Malaysia

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What guests loved the most:
“I took a chance with this booking - not a chain such as Four Seasons - but I struck lucky. A gem. Every detail down to the salt and pepper pots has been tailored and thought through.”

Christopher United Kingdom
“fabulous property and very well maintained, rooms are spacious and staff are amaizing, restaurants variety”

Alina Romania
“everything. a true gem in the heart of the rainforest. great location, great service, great food”

Sabine Canada
“Everything was great We over enjoyed our stay it has exceeded our expectations except at the end the concierge service was a little late (maybe because it was a busy day).”

Mounir United Arab Emirates
“the location is in the middle of rainforest and the lodges are really great.”

Anders Estonia
“We have extremely pleasant stay at The Datai. We were upgraded to Beach Villa and everything exceeded our expectations.”

Viktor Bulgaria
“We love the location of the property where there is a mix of rich and dense rainforest and the breach. The, peacefulness tranquility and serenity was perfect and exactly what we were looking for.”

Singapore
“Service, breakfast and beach amenities are excellent. The Thai cuisine at the Pavilion is very tantalising.”

Singapore
“The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and we truly enjoyed our honeymoon. They surprised us with a cake, a card, fruits and flowers. Thanks a lot!”

Siti Malaysia
“A perfect getaway from city lifestyle and back & close to nature again. Private beach is a bonus plus those on water activities and facilities are inclusive in your stay package.”

Marcus Malaysia

Experience World-class Service at The Datai Langkawi

Located on the island of Langkawi, along a private beach, The Datai offers luxurious accommodations with free Wi-Fi. It features a golf course, well-appointed spa and swimming pool.

The rooms at The Datai Langkawi overlook a tropical landscape and feature a living area with a private balcony. Private bathrooms are fitted with a dressing area and bathtub.

The hotel’s spa offers a menu of massage and body treatments. Mountain bikes are also available for usage, at no charge. Guests have access to a fitness center and two tennis courts at Els Club Teluk Datai, which is a 5-minute drive from the resort.

Located away from the hotel in a rainforest, The Gulai House is an open-air restaurant serving Malay and Indian dishes. The Dining Room serves western and local favorites, while The Pavilion offers Thai food in an outdoor setting.

The Datai is a 40-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport. The Els Club Teluk Datai is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.

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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Halal, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Golf course (within 2 miles)

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An Inside Look at The Datai Langkawi

Welcome to The Datai Langkawi, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that blends smoothly with its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi. Enjoys the embrace of the lush rainforest and offers stunning views from private verandas of the breathtaking Andaman Sea. Reconnect with nature, rekindle your spirit and reignite your soul in this serene natural haven.

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Restaurants & Markets *

The Beach Club Restaurant
0.6 miles
The Pavilion Restaurant
0 miles
The Gulai House Restaurant
0.4 miles

Natural Beauty *

Gunung Machinchang Mountain
13.7 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Datai Bay Beach
1,350 feet

Closest Airports *

Langkawi Airport
7 miles
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
52.6 miles
Hat Yai Airport
60.9 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“A perfect getaway from city lifestyle and back & close to nature again. Private beach is a bonus plus those on water activities and facilities are inclusive...”

Marcus

Malaysia

“Location Facilities Staff Service Rooms”

Rodney

United Kingdom

“The room was beautiful, bed was super comfortable. The staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. The beach is very nice. There is so much to do that we didn’t ...”

Tatiana

Singapore

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4 Restaurants On Site

The Gulai House

Food: Indian, Malaysian, Local

Menu: À la carte
The Pavilion

Food: Thai

Menu: À la carte
The Dining Room

Food: Asian, International

Menu: Buffet

The Beach Club

Food: Mediterranean, International

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Datai Langkawi accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that The Datai Langkawi will be undergoing closure from 4 September 2017 to undergo extensive upgrading works. Completion is expected to be in September 2018.

Additional guests and children aged 5 years and above are subject to additional charges.

Beginning 1 July 2016, as directed by the Langkawi Municipal Council, a local government Tourism Promotion Fee would be applicable per room per night.

A tourist tax of MYR 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Datai Langkawi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“I took a chance with this booking - not a chain such as Four Seasons - but I struck lucky. A gem. Every detail down to the salt and pepper pots has been tailored and thought through. So, what is lacking in hotel chain consistency is far more than offset by the superb attention to detail of this quiet location. A winner! Staff superb. Everything taken care of. Nothing else like it.”

“Everything was great We over enjoyed our stay it has exceeded our expectations except at the end the concierge service was a little late (maybe because it was a busy day). Amazing staff, breathtaking location, great activities. The right place for honeymooners We will deffinitly comeback again.”

“We have extremely pleasant stay at The Datai. We were upgraded to Beach Villa and everything exceeded our expectations. We are especially happy from the beach, two restaurants at the resort and the services of our butler Sham.”

“We love the location of the property where there is a mix of rich and dense rainforest and the breach. The, peacefulness tranquility and serenity was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. There were no screaming young children and was just what we were looking for. Service was consistently excellent from the beginning to the end. Food quality was beyond expectation from all outlets.”

“A perfect getaway from city lifestyle and back & close to nature again. Private beach is a bonus plus those on water activities and facilities are inclusive in your stay package. All staffs are perfectly friendly and well knowledge about the local travel trips and some of them are well knowledge about the natural habitat with The Datai. All four restaurants are worth for a try but Gulai and The Pavilion is the place that worth for you to do your revisits again and again.”

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Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Siti
Malaysia
10

“The best vacation I ever had”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing, it was perfect
The staff went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and we truly enjoyed our honeymoon. They surprised us with a cake, a card, fruits and flowers. Thanks a lot!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 18, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia
10

“Amazing place to stay ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Top notch service as the staffs were courteous and friendly all the time.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 17, 2019

Marcus
Malaysia
10

“A Luxury Rainforest Gateway Resort”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing that i don't like about The Datai.
A perfect getaway from city lifestyle and back & close to nature again. Private beach is a bonus plus those on water activities and facilities are inclusive in your stay package. All staffs are perfectly friendly and well knowledge about the local travel trips and some of them are well knowledge about the natural habitat with The Datai. All four restaurants are worth for a try but Gulai and The Pavilion is the place that worth for you to do your revisits again and again.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 15, 2019

Zi
Singapore
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very good service and nice massage, shd try the Thai food too! The satay is also delicious, not the beach club one is the one at gulai house.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 11, 2019

Rodney
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 9, 2019

He
Spain

3 helpful votes
7.9

“Very Unique Rainforest Setting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
We greatly enjoyed the location and most landscape & restaurants of the hotel. Yet our visit came short in a few key disappointing points: - Disappointing Entertainment/technology at the room (the IT staff was kind enough to fix it, but it took lots of time and this sort of connection to Netflix & sound system all around should be readily available) - The room traps a lot of humidity/mold smell that cannot be healthy nor sustained for guests with tendency to respiratory problems. Many solution are available to control the humidity especially in hotel rooms - The room cleanliness lacks a lot! (I understand we are in the rainforest, but it is not acceptable for this level of resort to have piles of dust in all corners, insects in room - found a small cockroach, small spiders, ants and other insects that could be deterred by using natural repellents and at least sealing the balcony doors since it barely closes at the bottom!) - Breakfast: great variety, yet it gets too hectic & loud starting 9:30 so the staff looses track. Between the incesante flies & the noise the breakfast looses its serene nature & atmosphere - The activities: Nicole was a great and knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed our activities with her (canopy walk and forest discovery, Crystal Creek, Mangroves etc.), yet the much advertised naturalist Irshad is basically not available for activities anymore as we were informed (was not available during all our stay which was long enough of 6 nights) and which we were looking forward to.
Things we enjoyed a lot: + Beautiful setting and landscape of the resort + Really enjoyed the unique experience of nature & animals around the resort, you can literally admire the nature and wildlife from every corner of the resort, whether you are sunbathing at the pool looking at the birds variety, the hawk, the squirrels and Dusky Langur monket. Or taking a stroll down to the beach and enjoying the mindblowing variety of butterflies, trees and flowers. + Ample complementary amenities / food / fruit at the room + The landscape & location + We greatly appreciated the attention to details & the surprise setting as well as welcome cake for our anniversary + Great food ! The waiting staff especially at the Pavillion restaurant are very attentive and professional + The house doctor Kala and her staff were absolutely heaven-sent, with great experience and amazing treatment + The manager Aika was especially profesional and helfupful, she really did a great effort to look after us + Complementary water sports equipment + The limosine ride & Welcome drink + The hotel & resort outdoors cleanliness is well taken care of so guests can make the most out of the landscape

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Sebastian
Germany

4 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
nothing!
the Datai is THE perfect place. We had a beach villa and all our expectations were exceeded. The surrounding is overwhelming and the staff is very well trained and super friendly.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Gaurav
India
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
AMAZING STAY

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Phillip
Singapore
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
Superb service, and the on-site restaurants were fantastic.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 31, 2019

Christopher
United Kingdom

9 helpful votes
9.6

“Outstanding with attention to detail beyond expectations.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing. All superb.
I took a chance with this booking - not a chain such as Four Seasons - but I struck lucky. A gem. Every detail down to the salt and pepper pots has been tailored and thought through. So, what is lacking in hotel chain consistency is far more than offset by the superb attention to detail of this quiet location. A winner! Staff superb. Everything taken care of. Nothing else like it.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 30, 2019

Zyxmn
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There are activities available only on certain days of the week , so it's advised to plan your stay accordingly and book events in advance as they usually are booked out .
Luxury in the jungle . Lovely and friendly staff. Staff to guest ratio is high , so you are always well attended . Great pool area , we enjoyed the beachside bar and restaurant at sunset.

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 27, 2019

Jerome
Malaysia

2 helpful votes
9.6

“Fantastic resort to be pampered and unwind for a few days from the hustle and bustle of the city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
There is very little to dislike. One of the TV channels wasn't what it said it was (Astro Supersports 3 showed Astro Supersports 4). The bridge was under repair (one of the pathways to the beach) because a tree had fallen recently (so missed out taking some nice photographs here). There was some beach litter (plastics, rubber slippers / flip-flops, rope, etc.), but it seems this is considered one of the 'cleaner' beaches in Langkawi. We did see (and brought them back to shore) some of the floating rubbish while we were out kayaking too. This place is quite far away from town (about 60 minutes), so plan your day well in advance if you are planning on going out (we just stayed at the resort the entire holiday)
We were greeted with a chilled welcome tea (cinnamon, cumin, and lemongrass) and a kuih bahulu with pineapple chutney, together with a cold towel. Breakfast was excellent. Everything was very fresh. Fruit juice blends done as per your order, right before your eyes. Cakes, danishes and pastries were fantastic and changed daily. There were local delights (nasi lemak, char kueh teow, dumpings, made-to-order roti canai), as well as an international spread (smoked salmon, mackerel, health shots such as chia seeds and banana smoothies, bagels, etc.). The room was huge and comfy. TV had a variety of options (live TV, movies on-call, net TV, kids, etc.). Huge bathroom with his and hers sinks, his and hers bathrobes, his and hers slippers, bathtub, shower, and natural amenities. Daily fruit platter (fruit variety changed on a daily basis too). Bar and pantry had coffee, tea, snacks and drinks that are refilled daily (complimentary, excluding the alcohol). Water sports (snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing) are complimentary too. While at the beach and pool, coconut ice cream on a cone was handed out to all guests as well. Three (3) on-site restaurants offer a good variety of local and international fine-dining cuisines (Thai, Beach Club and Malaysian). There were buggies to take your all over the property (it was a huge property).

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Fhitrie
Malaysia
10

“"Heavenly Experience" is the shortest summary that I could think of. Love u guys!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
Well. For a start, I hate myself because I only stayed for one night. And secondly, I hate myself because I've failed to convince my wife to extend our stay there (because we have already booked our return flight much earlier, and we had to stick to our travel plan)
"Like" is an understatement. To be honest, it took me quite some time to write my review of the hotel, however I looked forward to write it since I left The Datai because everything was OUT OF THIS WORLD. It was too perfect and they really took extra care of your needs (and wants, of course!). The staffs were superb, highly trained, very knowledgeable about Langkawi, and very attentive (they saw you arrived with your little one and straight away come the toddler necessities kit!). The facilities were outstanding and the beach ranked number 9 in the top 10 beaches by National Geographic in 2016, so the recognition speaks for itself. The dinner at their Beach Club was the best that we've ever had while on vacation, and I cannot compliment more on the restaurant set up. The waiters can even come up with suggestion that eventually turns out to be a very good choice (oh and their Wira Cinnamon juice is a delight!). The check out policy is at 12 noon, as per the norm of the hotel businesses. However, since we have to leave Langkawi at 10pm, they provide us with a hospitality room - that was super thoughtful of them! Special shout out to Ms Wendy, our front officer on duty, and all of the concierges. I really hope The Datai could keep these wonderful people, we really enjoy their services. They can expect another visit from us in the near future. Take a bow, The Datai Langkawi!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 26, 2019

Ryan
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“AMAZING PLACE ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed couldn’t fault it

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: August 25, 2019

Lucy
Italy

9 helpful votes
10

“THE PERFECT STAY”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Impossible they've really exceeded everything. Beach wise the water is not the crystal clear one but that's because of the rainforest sediments.
Being a well travelled couple we were stunned by the Datai. Service, location and facilities were breathtaking definitely became our top 3 favorite places we've been. Every part of our experience was memorable. We travelled in 5 and had one standard room and a rainforest Villa (high reccomended). Being in the hotel industry myself I was blown away by the service every single staff had and if you talk to them you'll notice that they've been around 15+ years, which is really rare in asia. F&B wise was also exceptional we've dined in every outlet and have to say they were all remarkable. Breakfast was really something u don't want to miss. And for being Italian trust me the capuccino was really impressive. Finding such a good cappuccino outside Italy is really rare. I could be going on and on but the key take away is that if you don't experience the Datai it's your loss!

Stayed in August 2019

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