The Best of Langkawi Hotels: From best value to over-the-top luxury

The Best of Langkawi Hotels: From best value to over-the-top luxury

Langkawi is one of those places we all go back to every now and then. Sure, it may not have the white sand beaches of Boracay or the crystal clear waters of Maldives, but it is an accessible island on Peninsular Malaysia that is unique in its own right, and is completely duty free.

Travelling families can enjoy a variety of activities like island hopping, snorkelling, water sports, taking the cable car up mount Mat Cincang, or visit the Underwater World Langkawi. Younger travellers can of course take advantage of the duty-free rates on booze and party on into the night.

When it comes to accommodation, there is no shortage of hotels in Langkawi at every price point. To help you decide, Placesandfoods.com has rounded up the best hotels offering great value, all the way up to over-the-top luxury. We’ve also compiled some of the most unique hotels you can find in Langkawi as an added bonus.

Best for Value Hotel

Sunset Beach Resort

We find this resort to be the best beachfront hotel in terms of location and value for money. Nestled along the popular Pantai Cenang beach, Sunset Beach Resort offers a lovely stay in a nature-enveloped setting with lots of rustic and traditional charm. Rooms are clean and comfortable enough, with a price tag that starts at RM173 before taxes. We did a quick check across 3 major hotel booking sites and found Agoda.com to have the lowest price. With only 28 rooms, we’re not surprised if this hotel is always in high demand, especially during peak season. Be sure to plan and book in advance to avoid disappointment!

Book at Sunset Beach Resort

Dayang Bay Serviced Apartment & Resort

Ideal for group travellers and families, Dayang Bay Serviced Apartment & Resort is located in Kuah town and overlooks the sea. This is a full-facility accommodation, complete with a gym, swimming pool and a children’s play club. Their two bedroom sea view suite starts at RM516 before taxes and can accommodate 6pax.

Book at:Dayang Bay Serviced Apartment & Resort

Berjaya Langkawi Resort

Berjaya Langkawi Resort offers great value for a 5-star resort. With 350 rooms and chalets in a beautiful environment, this resort offers guests a luxurious stay minus the exorbitant price tag. The resort itself is surrounded by a tropical rainforest sanctuary that overlooks the Andaman Sea from Burau Bay. At time of writing, Agoda.com offered the best rates for a Rainforest chalet at RM446.50 before taxes. The resort also runs early bird discounts, so booking early is highly recommended. If you’re looking for a fancy stay that is reasonably priced, this resort is for you.

Book at:Berjaya Langkawi Resort

Best for Luxury Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

The iconic Four Seasons is one of the most sought-after hotel brands around the world and the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is no exception. With a total of 91 unique accommodations in the form of majestic pavilions and stunning villas, guests can enjoy some seriously over-the-top luxury in a private and romantic setting along a super-exclusive stretch of Tanjung Rhu beach. This resort is rated a “Fantastic” 8.8/10 by reviews on Agoda.com, and an Upper Melaleuca Pavilion for two with breakfast starts at RM2380 excluding taxes.

Book at:Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

The Danna Langkawi Hotel

The Danna is an award-winning 5-star hotel that is known for its beautiful colonial-inspired interior, top-notch comfort and exquisite hospitality. Located on Telaga Harbour near the Burau Bay, The Danna is a hotel that will sweep you off your feet and easily make you forget of your worries momentarily. The only drawback is the sadness you feel when you have to leave. The Merchant room for 2pax with breakfast starts at RM827 on Agoda.com. This rate includes an early booking discount of 35%, so as always, early bookings are highly recommended.

Book at:The Danna Langkawi Hotel

Most Unique Hotel

Bon Ton Resort

This resort is a hip and authentic accommodation choice in Langkawi that is quite unlike any other. Eight timbre Malay-styled houses make up Bon Ton Resort, each styled with an appreciation for all things vintage. Each villa had been lovingly restored with a nice balance of heritage and modernity, with several villas offering with an outdoor wooden bathtub, much like those seen in old world movies. Located along Jalan Pantai Cenang, the Silk Villa can accommodate 5pax and starts at RM700 on Agoda.com.

Book at:Bon Ton Resort

Temple Tree

Temple Tree is another unique resort that is located within the vicinity of Bon Ton, with eight villas making up this rustic accommodation. The eight antique villas at Temple Tree have Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian origins, each with at least 70 years of history. No surprise that this accommodation is affiliated to Bon Ton Resort and also Penang’s ChinaHouse. Guests can even find the same timbre bathtubs here at this resort. What sets Temple Tree apart is how each villa can be booked entirely as one, or separately as individual hotel rooms. A room in the Colonial House 1 starts at RM385 for 2pax with breakfast included.

Book at:Temple Tree

Tubotel

Probably one of the most well-known backpacker accommodations in Langkawi, Tubotel stands out easily because of its unique accommodation structure where guests sleep in concrete tubes. While the idea may seem slightly claustrophobic, this concept proves to offer more privacy than dorms or hostels, and the atmosphere remains light-hearted and fun thanks to the hotel’s bright colours and modern design. A garden view tube with shared bathroom starts at RM116 for 2pax with breakfast included before taxes.

Book at:Tubotel

Hotels and accommodations were shortlisted based on traveller reviews, personal experience, extensive research and local expertise. This list was compiled with the help of Agoda.com while Placesandfoods.com retained full editorial discretion. 

Wilson Ng