Pulau Langkawi
Tucked away in a calm garden on the landward side of the main Pantai Tengah road, La Pari-Pari has an easy, tropical vibe, a great restaurant, and a small…
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Pulau Langkawi
On the adjoining plot to Bon Ton, sister hotel Temple Tree raises the stakes with a collection of antique structures relocated from various points in…
Pulau Langkawi
This clutch of minimalist, contemporary structures perched on a forested hillside forms a pleasing contrast. Choose from one of six inviting studios,…
Pulau Langkawi
Sporting a youthful vibe (at least for a Four Seasons resort) and a Moroccan theme, this place is among Langkawi’s most luxurious resorts. Amenities are…
Pulau Langkawi
Like a traditional Malay village, Kunang-Kunang takes the form of a clutch of antique wooden villas. The 12 units are decked out in charming retro…
Pulau Langkawi
Those looking for a quiet, home-like stay should head here. Accommodation takes the form of 12 classy villas, each with a living room and kitchenette. The…
Pulau Langkawi
A two-storey wooden house serves as the centrepiece of this charming budget enclave inland from the beach strip, looked after by a friendly owner (as well…
Pulau Langkawi
Bon Ton takes the form of eight Malay stilt houses perched over a grassy, coconut-palm-studded plot of land, each one decked out with dark wood and…
Pulau Langkawi
Tucked in a corner in the far northwest of Pulau Langkawi and surrounded by ancient rainforest, the Datai manages to feel both untamed and luxurious…
Pulau Langkawi
This imposing, sumptuous hotel embraces its colonial-era theme with details such as a billiard room, library and cigar room, tiffin lunches and speciality…
Pulau Langkawi
Enveloped by rainforest on a private cove, the Ritz-Carlton offers an exclusive luxury escape that's barely 10 minutes' drive from the airport. Rooms are…
Pulau Langkawi
This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. Rooms feature thoughtful design touches and techie…
Pulau Langkawi
This cosy compound of six rooms and three cottages is looked after by Dee and Mark – two of the most gracious hosts on Pulau Langkawi. The free-standing…
Pulau Langkawi
Fuuka has spacious, modern rooms in a cosy compound. Huge bathrooms come standard and the villa has a kitchenette. Additional perks include a small pool…
Kedah
Smart, contemporary and convenient, Fuller is a great midrange catch. The rooms are functional and the hotel is a brief walk to Alor Setar's handful of…
Pulau Langkawi
Gemalai is a complex of six kampung huts built on stilts over the paddy fields at Laman Padi. The traditionally styled rooms are comfortable and well…
Pulau Langkawi
This beautifully situated resort has 54 large and comfy rooms with balconies and great views of the limestone and green water at Tanjung Rhu. Service is a…
Pulau Langkawi
Lying just off Pantai Cenang, the small island of Rebak Besar plays host to this exclusive resort, which offers spacious and elegant chalets in…
Pulau Langkawi
Comprising of only suites and villas, this luxury resort shares a pleasant sandy cove with its stablemate The Westin and is within easy reach of Kuah…
Pulau Langkawi
Located past the headland at the western end of Pantai Kok, Berjaya has 412 rooms spread over a vast area; guests are ferried between reception and their…
Pulau Langkawi
In a grand wooden Malay-style building seemingly dropped in the middle of the jungle is this luxurious retreat with the usual multistar amenities and…
Pulau Langkawi
At the distinctive Tubotel, tucked away at Nelayan Jetty north of the Pantai Cenang strip, rooms are individual concrete pipes whose snug interiors house…
Pulau Langkawi
Beds on packing-crate wood with furniture to match may not sound ideal, but Paretto makes it work. Rooms are vast, with separate sitting rooms and…
Pulau Langkawi
With a vibe verging on caravan park, the Cabin features 20 duplex bungalows that are a short walk from the beach. Rooms are pleasantly cosy but, decked…
Pulau Langkawi
This is your standard high-rise chain hotel. The 282 rooms lack character but are spacious and functional, and there are great views from the higher…
Pulau Langkawi
This hotel offers a mix of accommodation that straddles both sides of the street. Opt for the plain, but tidy linked bungalows on the beach side. Spacious…
Pulau Langkawi
This vast resort complex retains a palpable 1980s feel and has tennis courts, a gym, several restaurants and an infinity pool. The airy and brightly…
Pulau Langkawi
This is one of the cleaner budget sleeping options in Pantai Cenang. The wi-fi doesn’t reach beyond reception and rooms are small, plain and lacking in…
Pulau Langkawi
Friendly service, genuine efforts towards ecological conservation and its location on a quiet stretch of beach are the reasons to stay at this large…
Pulau Langkawi
Weary of party hostels? Dormitorio offers a more sedate, grown-up experience with its clean, pastel-hued dorm rooms, each with its own bathroom. Private…
Pulau Langkawi
Located inland from Pantai Tengah is this string of plain, spotless and well-run duplex bungalows. At night the soft lighting around the pool makes for a…
Pulau Langkawi
Here you’ll find a collection of bungalows, chalets and rather dingy dorms, dreadlocked folk in the common area and very good chocolate milkshakes served…
Pulau Langkawi
Set 300m back from Pantai Cenang, this cheerfully painted place has nonbunk dorm beds with partitions and curtains, allowing better repose than the…
Pulau Langkawi
The bulk of the rooms here are in a rather ugly multistorey block. But these are supplemented by relatively modern brick bungalows and the undisputed king…
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa
Pulau Langkawi
An expansive, family-oriented resort with a full roster of facilities, kids’ activities, restaurants and a seemingly never-ending swimming pool. By 2019,…
Pulau Langkawi
Langkapuri comprises a pleasant clutch of duplex bungalows at the southern end of the beach. The pricier ones have sea views and a pinch of character; the…
Pulau Langkawi
A pleasant community feel enlivens Izz Room's basic, sparsely furnished accommodation spread around a palm-shaded gravel courtyard. The best rooms are in…
Kedah
A simple, good-value, Chinese-style budget hotel, located in a renovated wooden house beside Masjid Zahir. The rooms are chintzy (with 1980s-style two…
Kedah
A makeover at this long-standing hotel has left the lobby area looking relatively contemporary and jazzy. Though the rooms don’t quite match up, they are…
Pulau Langkawi
Turn down a narrow lane next to Laman Padi at the northern end of Pantai Cenang to reach this guesthouse, which offers basic rooms and a dorm in a…