The Datai offers the weary urbanite any idyllic retreat to nature.
See, hear and feel nature at its pristine best as footpaths take you through centuries-old virgin tropical rainforest. And, if you like the sun and sea, a footpath leading through the jungle will take you to a white sand beach complete with swimming pool, changing rooms and watersports pavilion. All villas, suites and rooms have spectacular verandah views of the natural landscape. Be it the lush jungle or the shimmering Andaman Sea, with Tarutao Island in the horizon.
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Langkawi is a mystical island of jungle-covered mountains, lakes, caves and waterfalls, swathed with legends of romance and mystery.
Telaga Tujuh, The Langkawi Cable Car, The Mangrove Cruise, Birdwatching, 18 holes championship golf course, Langkawi Falls, Horse Riding, Fishing Tour, Theme Park - Bird Paradise & Underwater World
In general, my view is good, but there were a few hiccups.
Check in was a smooth process, but the staff member checking us in was difficult to understand with...
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In general, my view is good, but there were a few hiccups. Check in was a smooth process, but the staff member checking us in was difficult to understand with his heavy accent. I've lived in Asia for 6 years so I'm accustomed to various levels of English, but I had a hard time understanding him. Upon Checkin we were told that the room had limited power, no air conditioning and no wifi. Since I didnt clearly understand what was being said, I didn't realize the full extent of this until I walked into the room. Room was dimly lit, only the fan was on and amenities like wifi, tv, etc were really not working. Considering how hot and humid this area is, this is far from ideal. I was surprised that there was no previous mention or alert of these issues as I would have reconsidered the booking or at least prepped in advance.
It was also disappointing to see that management, specifically the General Manager, did not issue any apologies or provide some complimentary services. I've received far more for much less inconveniences.
With that blip aside, on to the rest.
The location is amazing and the pictures don't do it justice. The walk from the main lobby down to the beach is an experience itself.
The beach is beautiful, very private and extremely clean.
The food was a bit hit or miss. The beach club had your standard fare, but nothing really stuck out. The drinks were average.
The thai pavilion restaurant was your standard thai restaurant. Food was generally good, but it was a bit pricy and portions small. I'm not sure why they have a thai restaurant here anyway, I was looking for more Malaysian options.
Guilai Indo/Malay restaurant was great and in the jungle itself. Lovely setting and dinner was fantastic with great service.
Breakfast was good with some local options changing everyday. Not a huge selection, but good enough and very good staff.
So all in all, I would still give this a good rating, but the issues with wifi and electricity soured my experience, and insult to injury was the lack of apology from management.
The location is unmatched and hard to beat. Ideal for couples or friends, but not with kids. I wasn't travelling with kids so it was nice to not see many around. But if you're travelling with a family, this isn't the place « less
“Looks even better in real life!”
May 17, 2013
Ravshan U, Sydney, Australia | Trip type: Family
The three of us stayed for five nights between 11 and 16 May in an End Suite. From the moment you book the resort over the internet you can feel...
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The three of us stayed for five nights between 11 and 16 May in an End Suite. From the moment you book the resort over the internet you can feel the finest service. We asked for an extra bed at the time of booking, the resort confirmed everything the day before we arrived. Upon arrival in Langkawi we were greeted by one of their staff who then led us to an already-waiting Mercedes. They put our bags in and took us on this very pleasant ride to the hotel. There were cold towels and bottled water for each of the passengers.
Upon arrival at the resort we were greeted by one of their staff who led us to the Pool Bar/Lounge (I think they call it that) and were asked for our passports. They then gave us drinks and five minutes later asked for a credit card to be put on file and for us to sign a few papers. No hassle at all and after that to the suite we go and what a view that is! The suite is cozy and large, there is EVERYTHING in the suite, literally EVERYTHING you can think of - music, movies, table games, fresh fruit (renewed daily), some chef-made snacks brought daily as well, a private balcony, everything everything everything you may need or want.
The resort has two bars and four restaurants (although one of the restaurants was only being used for breakfast at the time). The food as amazing, the service very courteous and pleasant. The buggies take you whenever and wherever you need to go. The food at the Gulai House is something else! There are plenty of relaxing activities on the resort as well as many others the resort can book for you (scuba diving, mangrove tours, etc). The staff understand English fine and can communicate with you freely (i.e. no language barrier)
The overall setting of the resort is in the middle of a jungle with plenty of wildlife (both big and small) wandering around, the view and feeling of the resort is incredibly tranquil and natural.
Oh and last but not least - The Spa. I have never had a spa treatment in an open-plan room, and I've gotta say the setup really brings you closer to nature. During my treatment I honestly thought I was gonna pass out, the masseuses are very well-trained and are incredible professional and thorough.
Generally, I would rank this resort the best I have ever been to, and I have been to some very nice places like Four Seasons Langkawi - The Datai Langkawi just sets the mark for the rest of them! « less
“Luxury in a rainforest.”
May 17, 2013
eifionrefail, Pwllheli, United Kingdom | Trip type: Couples
We spent 10 nights at this luxury resort.... Absolutely stunning. Two pools (one adults only) and the other for anyone. The Andaman sea was warm and inviting with a private...
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We spent 10 nights at this luxury resort.... Absolutely stunning. Two pools (one adults only) and the other for anyone. The Andaman sea was warm and inviting with a private sandy beach stretching for miles either side of the hotel. Ours was a pool villa with a private plunge pool in the rainforest.... Awesome. The three restaurants we went to were top class....you have to try the soft crab starter at the Gulai... Delicious! The Gulai offered Malaysian and Indian cuisine while the Pavilion offered Thai. Our favourite, however was the Beach Restaurant.....excellent food...with Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc offered as the Sommelier's choice....WOW! The waiters were very friendly and attentive...we had a lot of fun with them. Some of the guests were a bit aloof and unfriendly, but that's not the hotel's fault. We have decided to go back to this hotel again..... « less
“Could not fault it”
May 16, 2013
Zoodle, London | Trip type: Couples
Unusually for me, I could not find fault with this place. A couple of things to note for the more picky among us:
- it is a looooong way from...
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Unusually for me, I could not find fault with this place. A couple of things to note for the more picky among us:
- it is a looooong way from the airport, and everything else. Not that you will ever want to leave the resort!
- the rooms do not seem to be properly airconditioned, only with fans. Also the patio doors do not perfectly seal so there is some risk of bugs sneaking in, but we never noticed any.
- the hotel is in the rainforest, so there are critters everywhere - monkeys, frogs, geckos, insects, etc. Definitely worth going on one of the free tours with the nature guide, he is excellent and very entertaining. This is the first hotel I have seen with a pair of binoculars in the room, very good quality ones I might add, which is useful for looking at the wildlife (and also finding out where my boyfriend has swum off to!)
- if you are in the main hotel building, the rooms are a loooooong way from the beach down a very steep hill. The hotel has plenty of buggies to get you around though, if you are too lazy or unfit to manage the walk, otherwise you do rather need to think ahead if you are going to spend the whole day on the beach!
- our room was right next to the reception. For some reason they have decided to have evening entertainment of people playing bad covers of 80s music, which is neither necessary nor fitting in with the culture of the area. Unfortunately we could hear this when we were trying to sleep in our room, but it wasn't too loud so it was ok.
- like the Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, which I would not recommend to anyone except Russian oligarchs and their girlfriends, the Datai seem to have cottoned on to the fact that guests can't stock up on toiletries if they put them in reusable ceramic jars. Fair enough, I say, except that when you're getting a shower you're going to be a bit afraid of the jar slipping out of your wet hands and onto the floor and breaking so you can step on it. Also how on earth you're supposed to get a shower and get the shampoo out of the jar while holding onto the ceramic stopper and not getting water into the jar at the same time is a bit of a mystery.
Despite these minor things, if it wasn't 11,000 km from London I would gladly go back! « less
“A Perfect Holiday”
May 10, 2013
VCTrekker, New Delhi, India | Trip type: Friends getaway
My first to Langkawi, and it was a great experience. Nicely set in a rain forest, 'The Datai' is a unique property, very refreshing, authentic, and luxurious. They have a...
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My first to Langkawi, and it was a great experience. Nicely set in a rain forest, 'The Datai' is a unique property, very refreshing, authentic, and luxurious. They have a lovely beach, nice walkways, and a very welcoming reception area. The services were above average, very detailed and prompt. The staff was very friendly and prompt. a must for people seeking a relaxed holiday in the lap of nature. « less
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Cancellation: Individual booking - Min. 7 days prior to arrival, 1 night room charge will be imposed
Group booking - Min. 30 days prior to arrival, 1 night room charge will be imposed (subject to change on case to case basis)
Nightly Parking:
FOC
Typical Group Deposit:
50%
Total Taxes:
10.00%
Total Misc Fees:
$0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Other Tax:
10.00% (service charge)
Parking Fee:
0.00 Per Night (FOC)
Cleaning Fee:
0.00 Per Night (FOC)
Additional Person Fee:
200.00 Per Person (per night)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day (FOC)
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee:
0.00 Per Day (FOC)
Food and Beverage Service Charge:
10.00%
Audio Visual Service Charge:
10.00%
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost:
105.60 Per Person (RM 96+10%)
Room Types - The Datai Langkawi
Superior Villa
One king bed. Two twin beds. Balcony. 1,001 square feet. Separate sitting area. Television with satellite channels and DVD player. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Separate bathtub and shower. Cribs/infant beds are available.
Deluxe
One king bed. Two twin beds. Balcony. 673 square feet. Separate sitting area. Television with satellite channels and DVD player. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. In-room safe. Separate bathtub and shower. Cribs/infant beds are available.
Beach Villa - One Bedroom
One King Bed
This room opens to a balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the DVD player and TV with satellite channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. You will have a separate bathtub and shower. A safe, a separate sitting area, and a direct-dial phone are among the conveniences offered. This room is Non-Smoking.
Premium
One King Bed
This room opens to a balcony. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and the DVD player and TV with satellite channels are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is provided. You will have a separate bathtub and shower. A safe, a separate sitting area, and a direct-dial phone are among the conveniences offered.
Amenities - The Datai Langkawi
Air conditioning
Alarm clock
Baby facilities in room
Baggage storage facilities
Breakfast in room
Car rental
Charge for early check out
Clothes drying
Concierge service
Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
Credit card accepted: American Express
Credit card accepted: Diners Club
Credit card accepted: JCB
Currency exchange
Dinner available
Elevator
Express Check-Out
Fax available
Fitness and health center
Golf course on hotel grounds
Hairdryer available
Hair dresser
Internet - wireless
Internet is Complimentary
Ironing facilities
Jacuzzi
Laundry facilities
Mini bar
Non-smoking rooms
24 hours opened
Office or business center
Private bathroom in room
Private car parking
Private garden grounds
Quiet location
Restaurant
24 hours room service
Safe in rooms
Sauna
Self controlled heating/cooling system
Shop
Shower
Spa
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tea and coffee making facilities
Telephone in all rooms
Television
TV - Free Cable
TV - Free HBO
Tennis court
Terrace
TV room
Valet Parking
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Airport & Shuttle Information - The Datai Langkawi
Approx. 20km from Langkawi International Airport to hotel
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Local Shuttle Info: Hotel transfer can be arranged by hotel @ RM 95nett per way per car (max. 3 persons)
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