Temple Tree at Bon Ton is a charming four-pearl property located near the beach, with eight beautifully carved Malaysian villas built 70 to 110 years ago that can be rented as private homes or separate rooms. All of the rooms/villas feature private patios, mini-fridges, wooden bathtubs, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though it can be slow. The property -- with cats from the nearby shelter roaming around -- has two garden swimming pools, a restaurant and bar, billiard room, and a library with a computer. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel stay might want to consider the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, a beachfront property with several dining options and a spa.
Temple Tree at Bon Ton is a charming four-pearl property located near the beach, with eight beautifully carved Malaysian villas built 70 to 110 years ago that can be rented as private homes or separate rooms. All of the rooms/villas feature private patios, mini-fridges, wooden bathtubs, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, though it can be slow. The property -- with cats from the nearby shelter roaming around -- has two garden swimming pools, a restaurant and bar, billiard room, and a library with a computer. Travelers seeking a more traditional hotel stay might want to consider the Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, a beachfront property with several dining options and a spa.
The luxurious 136-room Tanjung Rhu Resort is a gorgeous, peaceful property set on a white-sand beach and surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Sleek, contemporary rooms have minibars, coffeemakers, and furnished balconies -- some with lovely sea views -- plus bathrooms have tubs, separate showers, and bathrobes. Offering a true resort experience, there are a stunning beachfront, three grand swimming pools, a full-service spa with outdoor whirlpool, tennis courts, and water sports. Multiple dining venues and happy-hour specials at the pool bar receive rave reviews, plus all rates include a varied buffet breakfast. Notable downsides include no in-room Wi-Fi, a rather secluded location, and the fact that the resort is undergoing renovations to certain areas -- though guests report it doesn't detract from the serene setting. Eco-minded travelers may want to compare rates with The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort.
The luxurious 136-room Tanjung Rhu Resort is a gorgeous, peaceful property set on a white-sand beach and surrounded by lush flora and fauna. Sleek, contemporary rooms have minibars, coffeemakers, and furnished balconies -- some with lovely sea views -- plus bathrooms have tubs, separate showers, and bathrobes. Offering a true resort experience, there are a stunning beachfront, three grand swimming pools, a full-service spa with outdoor whirlpool, tennis courts, and water sports. Multiple dining venues and happy-hour specials at the pool bar receive rave reviews, plus all rates include a varied buffet breakfast. Notable downsides include no in-room Wi-Fi, a rather secluded location, and the fact that the resort is undergoing renovations to certain areas -- though guests report it doesn't detract from the serene setting. Eco-minded travelers may want to compare rates with The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort.
The Ocean Residence Langkawi is a mid-range, family-friendly resort property overlooking the sea, in an area surrounded by mangroves, a short drive from Kuah. The 30-unit hotel offers a wide variety of room types, including suites, villas, and shipping containers that have been converted into lodging. Many units have terraces (some with direct pool access) and/or kitchenettes. Facilities include a spa, a restaurant where a free breakfast of continental and Asian dishes is served daily, three pools (one with a kids' wading area and another that fills up with sea water during high tide), and free Wi-Fi and parking. Travelers looking to stay somewhere within walking distance of Cenang may prefer the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa, another three-pearl, family-friendly property.
The Ocean Residence Langkawi is a mid-range, family-friendly resort property overlooking the sea, in an area surrounded by mangroves, a short drive from Kuah. The 30-unit hotel offers a wide variety of room types, including suites, villas, and shipping containers that have been converted into lodging. Many units have terraces (some with direct pool access) and/or kitchenettes. Facilities include a spa, a restaurant where a free breakfast of continental and Asian dishes is served daily, three pools (one with a kids' wading area and another that fills up with sea water during high tide), and free Wi-Fi and parking. Travelers looking to stay somewhere within walking distance of Cenang may prefer the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa, another three-pearl, family-friendly property.
The three-pearl Aseania Resort & Spa is located in the entertainment district of Langkawi, and offers plenty of family-friendly activities both on and around the property. The property is dated and showing wear throughout, however there are an array of features that keep guests happy, including a mini water park, an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, and a spa. The 238 rooms have traditional styling, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but some are dark and lack balconies. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful greenery and scenic man-made waterfalls, plus the beach is less than a five-minute walk away. Families may find this property a good value, but it's worth paying more for the Berjaya Langkawi Resort - Malaysia, which has a private beach and more modern rooms.
The three-pearl Aseania Resort & Spa is located in the entertainment district of Langkawi, and offers plenty of family-friendly activities both on and around the property. The property is dated and showing wear throughout, however there are an array of features that keep guests happy, including a mini water park, an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, and a spa. The 238 rooms have traditional styling, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges, but some are dark and lack balconies. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful greenery and scenic man-made waterfalls, plus the beach is less than a five-minute walk away. Families may find this property a good value, but it's worth paying more for the Berjaya Langkawi Resort - Malaysia, which has a private beach and more modern rooms.
Beachfront settings are attractive at the Malibest Resort, which offers little more than its 61 rooms and outdoor pool. Low-frills decor and amenities are reflective of the two-pearl rating and budget rates, and complaints range from dated decor, noise issues, and maintenance issues. Further drawbacks include a lack of a restaurant, bar, and parking, plus Wi-Fi is unreliable. Still, rooms have kettles, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning, plus many offer sea views. Stand-alone cabins and tree house units are also directly on the sand. It's worth considering the Tropical Resort, which offers dining and parking on-site.
Beachfront settings are attractive at the Malibest Resort, which offers little more than its 61 rooms and outdoor pool. Low-frills decor and amenities are reflective of the two-pearl rating and budget rates, and complaints range from dated decor, noise issues, and maintenance issues. Further drawbacks include a lack of a restaurant, bar, and parking, plus Wi-Fi is unreliable. Still, rooms have kettles, flat-screen TVs, and air-conditioning, plus many offer sea views. Stand-alone cabins and tree house units are also directly on the sand. It's worth considering the Tropical Resort, which offers dining and parking on-site.
Langkawi Lagoon Resort is a mid-range conglomeration of hotels right on the Andaman Sea. The 217 rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and many offer sea views. Guests have expressed major confusion over what facilities they are allowed to use depending on where they are booked in the hotel, and issues with housekeeping and maintenance are rampant despite the hotel's initially grand appearance. The property is a 10-minute drive from Cenang Beach, and features include a private beach, two swimming pools, numerous outdoor activities, and several restaurants. For something with a lot more charm and an intimate vibe at slightly higher prices, travelers should consider Temple Tree at Bon Ton.
Langkawi Lagoon Resort is a mid-range conglomeration of hotels right on the Andaman Sea. The 217 rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, and many offer sea views. Guests have expressed major confusion over what facilities they are allowed to use depending on where they are booked in the hotel, and issues with housekeeping and maintenance are rampant despite the hotel's initially grand appearance. The property is a 10-minute drive from Cenang Beach, and features include a private beach, two swimming pools, numerous outdoor activities, and several restaurants. For something with a lot more charm and an intimate vibe at slightly higher prices, travelers should consider Temple Tree at Bon Ton.
Tubotel is a quirky, value hotel whose 17 rooms are repurposed, vibrantly painted concrete water pipes with air-conditioning and king beds. Situated at the end of a jetty, Tubotel offers great sea views but no beach. Cenang Beach is about a five-minute drive away, and the hotel operates free boat trips to nearby island beaches in exchange for clean-up work. Tubotel has a restaurant with a terrace on the bay, as well as a bar and everything from scooter rentals to water sports. A homemade breakfast, which can include frittatas and banana pancakes, is included in the room rate. Travelers seeking a more traditional beachfront hotel might want to check out the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa.
Tubotel is a quirky, value hotel whose 17 rooms are repurposed, vibrantly painted concrete water pipes with air-conditioning and king beds. Situated at the end of a jetty, Tubotel offers great sea views but no beach. Cenang Beach is about a five-minute drive away, and the hotel operates free boat trips to nearby island beaches in exchange for clean-up work. Tubotel has a restaurant with a terrace on the bay, as well as a bar and everything from scooter rentals to water sports. A homemade breakfast, which can include frittatas and banana pancakes, is included in the room rate. Travelers seeking a more traditional beachfront hotel might want to check out the Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa.
