Must-see hotels in 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…

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…

This clutch of minimalist, contemporary structures perched on a forested hillside forms a pleasing contrast. Choose from one of six inviting studios,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

This imposing, sumptuous hotel embraces its colonial-era theme with details such as a billiard room, library and cigar room, tiffin lunches and speciality…

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…

This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. Rooms feature thoughtful design touches and techie…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Lying just off Pantai Cenang, the small island of Rebak Besar plays host to this exclusive resort, which offers spacious and elegant chalets in…

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…

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…

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…