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Langkawi

The Datai Langkawi

Rialto Score 9.5+

A Leading Hotels Of The World hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

With its ancient tropical rain-forest setting and secluded, white-sand beach on the Andaman Sea, The Datai Langkawi provides the ultimate escape. Choose from several room styles, including the luxurious Beach Villas, which feature separate living areas and a private garden, a rain shower, and pool. Make time for treatments at The Spa. Savor Thai specialties at The Pavilion atop 30-meter stilts, along with rain-forest views. The Gulai House’s traditional Malay kampung interior serves Malaysian specialties. The Dining Room offers buffet breakfast and à la carte lunch, and transforms into a romantic fine-dining venue in the evening.

Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Malaysia
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The Datai Langkawi

About The Datai Langkawi

Insider tip

Make sure you treat yourself to a massage – the spa features open treatment rooms with a stream flowing right next to your massage table. –Alex Prez Brisbane, Australia

In the hotel’s own words

One of the world’s most stunning resorts, The Datai Langkawi which had undergone a 60 million USD renovation in 2018, is situated on the northwest tip of the island of Langkawi in Malaysia. Located in a 10 million year old rainforest rich in wildlife and overlooking the tranquil Datai Bay awarded by National Geographic one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide, the iconic property enchants with mesmerizing nature, visionary architecture, understated elegance and Malaysian hospitality.

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All of the 121 rooms, villas and suites at The Datai Langkawi, including the five-bedroom The Datai Estate Villa, offer breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. Elevated among treetops, set in the very heart of the rainforest and located directly on the coastline, the dining outlets which include the award-winning The Gulai House, The Pavilion, The Dining Room and The Beach Club, pay homage to the exotic flavours and culinary traditions of the region and beyond.

Bespoke facilities include The Nature Centre, an educational facility home to resident naturalists and marine biologists, and The Spa featuring Ramuan treatments, a Bastien Gonzalez studio and VOYA facials. Leisure facilities include three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness centre at The Health Club; an array of wellness activities including pilates, yoga and sound bathing , retail outlet The Boutique stocked with items of beauty within the region, a reserved space to showcase local arts and talents at The Atelier, as well as one of the most scenic golf courses in the world designed by golf legend Ernie Els, The Els Club Teluk Datai.

The Datai Langkawi has been voted as one of the 100 Greatest Places in the World 2019 by the prestigious TIME MAGAZINE.

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  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • Complimentary lunch or dinner for up to 2 guests per room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes & grat.
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

2 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Canopy Deluxe Room
The Datai Langkawi - Malaysia - Canopy Deluxe Room A Canopy Deluxe Room stay will be upgraded to a Canopy Deluxe Premium Room, subject to availability
Villas
2Rainforest Villa
The Datai Langkawi - Malaysia - Rainforest VillaA Rainforest Villa stay will be upgraded to a Canopy Suite

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two comes with every stay at this hotel - which could add $50-100/day in value, not counting any other VIP program benefits like room upgrades.

What Virtuoso amenities does The Datai Langkawi include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at The Datai Langkawi includes Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability; Daily breakfast for two per bedroom; Complimentary lunch or dinner for up to 2 guests per room, once during stay, excluding alcohol, taxes & grat.; Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability.

What room types does The Datai Langkawi offer?

The Datai Langkawi lists Canopy Deluxe Room, Rainforest Villa. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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