The Datai Langkawi

Explore one of the most beautiful rainforests of Asia

Nestled in the heart of a 10-million-year-old rainforest, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that blends into its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi, the resort’s lush tropical rainforest embraces each room, suite and villa, with private verandas and breathtaking views, offering the perfect escape and allows you to nurture to the full the well-being of your mind, body and spirit.

Datai Bay is rated as one of the top ten beaches in the world by National Geographic and, together with the resort’s surrounding jungle, is host to a wealth of wildlife, some of which is endemic to the area. You may well spot Dusky langurs, Tokay geckos and Sunda colugos during your stay.

Amenities at The Datai Langkawi

121 rooms, suites, and villas

All with views of the lush tropical rainforest, some with the vista of the Andaman Sea with Tarutao Island

The Gulai House offers a true dining experience

The Pavilion sits high on 30-metre stilts and serves Thai cuisine

Expert Malay, Thai, and Indian resident chefs

The Beach Club and Beach Bar consists of a lounge bar by the beach and a casual-dining restaurant

5 spa treatment villas offering Ramuan-based treatments

Phyto5’s innovative skincare offered

The Health Club, The Boutique, water sports, pools, The Els Club Teluk Datai golf course

Amenities at The Datai Langkawi

hotel address

Langkawi, Malaysia

closest airport

Langkawi International Airport

from airport

40 mins drive / From Kuah town/jetty to resort is 60 minutes

About the Location

Highlights & Activities

Nature Reserve

The 10 million-year-old rainforest is home to a wealth of flora and fauna

Luxury Rooms

Each room has mesmerizing views of the beach or rainforest

The Datai Bay Beach

Unspoilt as the ancient rainforest that fringes the shore of the Datai Bay

Nature Walk

A team of resident naturalists and marine biologists have curated on-site nature walk experiences and activities to allow you to discover the unique flora and fauna of the resort.

Golf

Nestled between primeval rainforest and the emerald green of the Andaman Sea, the award-winning, 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course at The Els Club Teluk Datai provides a grand game experience in one of the world’s most spectacular settings.

Sailing

Discover the hidden beauty of Langkawi on board the Naga Pelangi. Malay sailing boats evoke a bygone era of pioneering discovery and fantastical adventure aboard the Naga Pelangi, a 30-metre, traditional wooden Malaysian junk schooner.

Canopy Walk

Led by renowned naturalist and author Irshad Mobarak, guests are invited to head out on the Rimba Trail, an informative walk that runs through the coastal forest to an 18-metre high canopy walk overlooking the surrounding 750 hectare rainforest.

Taking on its responsibility to conserve and strengthen nature’s increasingly fragile resources and to reduce the negative impact of its footprint on the environment, The Datai Langkawi created The Datai Pledge, a four-pillared programme anchored on the single-minded objective of creating a sustainable environment for the future.

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Resort Location

The Datai Langkawi

Set on the northwestern tip of the lush tropical island of Langkawi, off the coast of West Malaysia, The Datai Langkawi is truly an oasis of tranquillity surrounded by ancient, virgin rainforest.

Langkawi is truly a tropical paradise with year-round humidity and two seasons: dry (November to April) and wet (May to October), with average temperature highs during the peak season of 32°C/90°F, and lows of 25°C/77°F respectively. Its consistent climate means the Andaman Sea remains relatively calm all year long.