The Datai Langkawi
Langkawi
OVERVIEW
Setting the standard for accommodation across Malaysia, the Datai Langkawi is a jungle-clad enclave of luxury separated from the sea by a stripe of beautiful white beach. The ultimate in relaxation and intensely glamorous, there’s no showy pretension here but simply contemporary, beautifully-outfitted rooms and gourmet dining.
Its remote location means that the facilities are needed to ensure you’re not left twiddling your thumbs and the Datai does not disappoint. From watersports on board the hotel’s fleet of mini catamarans to a booklet delivered to your room packed with nature walks, talks and activities, you could occupy every minute of your time here should you wish. But we’ll bet you won’t want to – the resort is such an oasis of calm, the spa so blissfully relaxing, the beach so invitingly beautiful, all you’ll want to do is chill out and take stock.
SUMMARY
Rooms: 122
Location: Langkawi, Malaysia
Nearest Airport: Langkawi Airport
Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
6 reasons to visit The Datai
- Open since 1993, the hotel is well established amid the encroaching jungle
- Private beach means it’s never crowded and you’ll always bag a sun lounger
- Two pools: one for relaxed lounging, the other more family friendly
- Malay-inspired rituals and spa treatments take place in a beautiful open-air setting
- Stylish villas are secreted in a jungle-clad hillside offering lots of privacy
- The hotel’s mini catamarans are an ideal way to explore the bay
For the best kind of indulgence book the Datai Jade Massage. Two therapists (yes, two) will expertly primp and polish throughout a ritual that includes a cleansing facial, energising foot massage, softening body polish and an Oriental bathing ceremony.
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Where to stay
The 122 rooms, villas and suites are split into three categories: Canopy Collection, Beach Collection and Rainforest Collection. The Canopy Collection is set in a fortress-like building with tree-tops at eye level, so you can keep an eye out for birds like Oriental pied hornbill and drongos. The lavish Beach Villas are available with one or two bedrooms, with private butler service and pools with sundecks and direct access to the beach. The Rainforest Collection is spread out of 750 hectares in the heart of the rainforest in a series of standalone villas, each embraced by the jungle – you may even spot squirrels and monkeys from your balcony.
For the best kind of indulgence book the Datai Jade Massage. Two therapists (yes, two) will expertly primp and polish throughout a ritual that includes a cleansing facial, energising foot massage, softening body polish and an Oriental bathing ceremony.
What to do
Cruise on a traditional wooden schooner and explore the coastline where lunch, drinks and even massages are included. A nature lover’s paradise, the pristine rainforest is there to discover on nature walks with world-renowned resident naturalist, Irshad Mobarak. You can even venture into the forest after dark in search of the nocturnal species.
For the best kind of indulgence book the Datai Jade Massage. Two therapists (yes, two) will expertly primp and polish throughout a ritual that includes a cleansing facial, energising foot massage, softening body polish and an Oriental bathing ceremony.
What and Where to Eat
For an authentic Malay experience, head to The Gulai House, where the food is presented in a traditional way on banana leaves. The Pavilion, where you can savour Thai cuisine, is located on stilts, high in the tree canopy or you can stay closer to the ground with a pizza at The Beach Club. Why not celebrate that special occasion with a four-course lobster candlelit dinner on the beach?
For the best kind of indulgence book the Datai Jade Massage. Two therapists (yes, two) will expertly primp and polish throughout a ritual that includes a cleansing facial, energising foot massage, softening body polish and an Oriental bathing ceremony.
When to travel
| Month | Temp(C) |
Sun(hrs) |
Rain(mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan |
28 | 8 | 50 |
Feb |
29 | 9 | 47 |
Mar |
29 | 8 | 91 |
Apr |
29 | 9 | 169 |
May |
28 | 8 | 256 |
Jun |
28 | 9 | 218 |
Jul |
27 | 8 | 233 |
Aug |
28 | 8 | 249 |
Sep |
27 | 8 | 339 |
Oct |
27 | 7 | 344 |
Nov |
28 | 6 | 215 |
Dec |
28 | 7 | 94 |