The Datai Langkawi
Ancient rainforest,
Secluded bay
Couples,
Families
Tucked into a 10-million-year-old rainforest above a secluded bay, The Datai is Langkawi at its most spectacular.
The Datai sits on an exclusive, sheltered beach on Datai Bay, looking out over the Andaman Sea. It was built with natural and recycled materials to blend into the jungle, and the result feels wonderfully wild yet effortlessly luxurious.
Expect impeccable service, spacious, modern villas and a soundtrack of birdsong and cicadas.
The rainforest is the star of the show.
The resort’s guided jungle walks are a real highlight, with a good chance of spotting monkeys, wild boar and flying squirrels along the way.
There are several places to eat, including an award-winning Malaysian restaurant, plus a lovely spa, a beachfront fitness centre, tennis courts and a yoga pavilion. Golfers will also find a course right next door.
When it’s time to unwind, choose between the pools and the bay’s soft sand.
All in all, this is one of Malaysia’s most special resorts, where nature and luxury go hand in hand.
The Rooms
The rooms and villas fall into three collections.
The Canopy Collection rooms sit up among the treetops with views over the rainforest. The Rainforest Collection villas are tucked further into the jungle, close to a running stream.
For the ultimate stay, the Beach Collection villas sit just steps from the sand, with private pools and a dedicated butler.
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