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Langkawi's areas
- Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah: the liveliest areas, with restaurants, shops and lovely sunsets, close to the airport. Best for a first visit.
- Tanjung Rhu: a long white beach in the north, total calm and upscale resorts.
- Datai Bay and Burau Bay: rainforest meets the sea, with luxury resorts in nature.
- Kuah: the main town and port, close to duty-free shopping.
Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah: easiest for families
Everything is minutes away: the beach, halal restaurants, water sports and the airport.
Premium · Families
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Traditional Malay-style chalets right on Cenang beach, with wide gardens and children's pools.
Comfort · Families
Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi
On quiet Pantai Tengah beach, at a fair price and close to restaurants.
Premium · Couples
Casa Del Mar Langkawi
A small boutique resort on Cenang beach with a romantic feel and personal service.
Comfort · Honeymoons on a sensible budget
Ambong Pool Villas - Private Pool
Private pool villas for less than the big resorts, near Pantai Tengah.
Tanjung Rhu: a quiet beach and luxury
Ideal for deep rest and honeymoons, but far from restaurants, so you need a car or the resort's dining.
Luxury · Honeymoons and luxury families
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
On Tanjung Rhu beach, Malay-style villas with limestone forest behind; one of Asia's most beautiful resorts.
Premium · Couples and families
Tanjung Rhu Resort
On the longest stretch of Tanjung Rhu beach, with spacious rooms and total calm.
Datai and Burau: the rainforest
Resorts in nature where you hear monkeys and birds, close to the cable car and the Sky Bridge.
Luxury · Honeymoons
The Datai Langkawi
Inside a rainforest millions of years old on a private bay; one of the world's most famous resorts.
Comfort · Families
Berjaya Langkawi Resort
Wooden chalets between forest and sea, some over the water, close to the cable car.
Kuah and Telaga: near the port and shopping
Good if you arrive by ferry or want duty-free shopping.
Premium · Families
The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa
On the sea near Kuah, with big pools and children's activities, and island views.
Luxury · Couples
The Danna Langkawi - A Member of Small Luxury Hotels
On Telaga Harbour in elegant colonial style with a huge pool facing the sea.
Smart value · Tight budgets
Bayview Hotel Langkawi
In the middle of Kuah town, close to shops, restaurants and the port, at a budget price.
Tips for booking in Langkawi
- The best months are December to April, with more rain from September to November.
- Car rental is easy and cheap in Langkawi and makes Tanjung Rhu and Datai easy to reach. Compare car rental prices in Langkawi.
- Choosing between the two islands? Read Langkawi or Penang?
We chose these hotels for their location, long-standing reputation and fit for families and couples, not by commission. Prices change daily with the season, so open a hotel to see the price for your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best area in Langkawi for families?
Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah, close to restaurants, the beach and the airport, at resorts such as Pelangi Beach Resort and Holiday Villa.
What is the best honeymoon hotel in Langkawi?
The Datai and Four Seasons for luxury, Casa Del Mar for a small romantic feel, and Ambong Pool Villas for a private pool villa at a lower price.
Do I need a car in Langkawi?
Not in Cenang, but it's very useful if you stay in Tanjung Rhu or Datai or want to explore the island.
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