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The Datai Langkawi

With a stunning rainforest backdrop, this luxury, well established hotel is consistently one of our favourites. With its excellent service, unique rooms, exceptional restaurants and superior facilities, The Datai Langkawi is the perfect beach retreat.

Langkawi, Malaysia
  • Encompassed by 10-million year old rainforest, the Datai feels like an exclusive hideaway floating amid the canopy, on the edge of one of south east Asia’s most breath-taking beaches.

  • Datai Bay’s idyllic white sand beach is awarded by National Geographic as one of the top 10 beaches worldwide.

  • Look out for dusky langurs, tokay geckos and sunda colugos on your walk to breakfast amidst the ancient rainforests wealth of flora and fauna.

  • The hotel itself fits harmoniously within its setting, with plenty of natural materials and open walkways.


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Top tip:

As the sun sinks low over Datai Bay, indulge in some amazing cocktails looking over the swimming pool.

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Location

Langkawi, Malaysia

Situated on the north western tip of Langkawi Island, The Datai is nestled inside an ancient tropical rainforest, 45 minutes from the main town, Kuah. The 99 islands of the Langkawi archipelago lie some 20 miles off the northwest coast of Malaysia, in the Andaman Sea.

Flying time to Langkawi is 55-minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 30-minutes from Penang Airport, and approximately 90-minutes from Singapore Changi International Airport. Langkawi International Airport is located 40-minutes away by car from The Datai.


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