Located on the lush tropical island of Langkawi off the coast of West Malaysia, The Datai Langkawi is an oasis of relaxation. Immersed in a ten thousand year old virgin rainforest, architect Kerry Hill has blended the resort seamlessly with the natural landscape that is replete with wildlife. It has embarked on an extensive renovation from September 2017, signifying the most substantial enhancement project since its inception over 23 years ago.

Renowned for their soothing ambience, the accommodation choices at The Datai Langkawi are sublime. Built to enhance the natural beauty of the stunning surroundings enveloping the rooms, you will be surrounded in beauty of all kinds wherever you stay at this resort. Guest experience is truly edifying here, seen in charming details such as the Datai's nature guide book in each room, and daily complimentary dawn and dusk walks with the resident naturalist. Living spaces are calming and chic, with a soft palette of hardwood and natural stones. Spacious and high-ceilinged, accommodations have a colonial undertone retaining a sense of history. Choose from a Canopy, Rainforest or Beach Experience, all of which are veiled by stunning natural surroundings.

The rustic Gulai House is in the style of a Malaysian Kampung house, where nature’s sounds and colours are ever present. Dishes are served on banana leaves in hand-crafted bowls. Divided into sections, there is an open dining area and secluded alcoves with Malay low tables and cushion seats; the perfect place to celebrate indigenous customs. The Pavilion is on stilts 30 metres high, enveloped in rainforest canopy. Guests can revel in Andaman Sea and Tarutao island vistas as mellow music flows through the restaurant.

Built to enhance the natural beauty of the stunning surroundings enveloping the rooms, you will be surrounded in beauty of all kinds wherever you stay at this resort. Well-being at The Datai Langkawi embraces the healing elements of the rainforest at The Spa and restorative holistic activities like walking through the resorts special trails or meditating in the Holistic Pavilion. Spectacularly scenic and a grand game experience, the award-winning, 18-hole, par-72 championship The Els Club Teluk Datai golf course is led to by a private footpath, providing a world-class arena for golfers and outdoor enthusiasts.

LOCATION
Langkawi Island - The Datai is 30 minutes by car from the island’s international airport. Domestic flights are scheduled daily from both Kuala Lumpur and Penang, while international flights come in from Changi Airport in Singapore.