The Datai Langkawi

Nicholas peck

I recently stayed at a five-star hotel and had a mix of experiences, though the negatives were striking enough to warrant serious consideration. 1. **Stellar Location**: The location is indeed magnificent, offering remarkable seclusion and a breathtaking view of the beach that feels exclusive and enchanting. 2. **Beautiful Design**: The hotel boasts a stunning, traditional rainforest-inspired design that adds a unique charm to the overall experience. 3. **Aesthetic Room Setup**: The room was aesthetically pleasing, especially with its private pool and picturesque vistas of nature that instantly instilled a sense of relaxation. 4. **Amazing Massage**: The massage I received was exceptional, truly a highlight of my stay. However, the experience was overwhelmingly marred by the management's glaring shortcomings: 1. **Management Blunders**: The management staff needs a complete overhaul—it's astounding to witness such inefficiency in a five-star establishment. Breakfast time became a chaotic and frustrating ordeal, with absolutely no crowd management in place. It felt like a free-for-all! Finding a seat was nearly impossible, and I was left wandering around in search of a spot among the chaos, which is far from the serene breakfast experience one would expect at such a prestigious hotel. 2. **Dusty Rooms**: To add insult to injury, the rooms were inexplicably dusty. It was as if they hadn't been properly cleaned in ages, which detracted significantly from the luxurious stay I had envisioned. Ultimately, while the hotel has potential due to its stunning environment and excellent amenities, the management's (ZUL) swift response made it exceptional.

YK

The Datai Langkawi is an exceptionally well-maintained resort that perfectly balances luxury and nature. The property is surrounded by pristine rainforest, and it’s clear that great care is taken to preserve the environment. Everything is spotless and peaceful you can see monkeys up close and spot rare birds throughout the area. The golf course is so beautiful it almost feels unreal. The beach area is stunning, and the staff there are truly wonderful so kind and thoughtful. They even went out of their way to get lychees for me, even though they weren’t available at the time. That kind of effort shows how dedicated they are to making guests feel special. A perfect example of sustainable luxury, The Datai is a place where you can relax completely while surrounded by nature and genuine hospitality.

2 B

I had an amazing stay at The Datai Langkawi. From the moment I landed, everything was taken care of so smoothly. The airport pick-up was super comfortable – the car was spotless and made me feel like I was already on holiday. I stayed in Beach Villa 6, and it was just perfect – right by the beach, very private, and beautifully kept. Waking up to the sound of the waves was something I’ll never forget. A big thank you to my butler, Ana, who really made the stay extra special. She was so attentive, kind, and thoughtful, always making sure I had everything I needed without ever being intrusive. Overall, the service, the villa, and the whole experience were five-star all the way. I’ll definitely be back again – already looking forward to my next visit!

Cat

After a lengthy 45-50 mins from the airport we arrived. They send a car for you if you liaise with reservations which takes the entire Grab/Bolt/Uber or being ripped off by a taxi out of it. The staff are absolutely 💯 lovely. I do not say this lightly- they are genuinely happy to engage and they are curious. There are all of the usual amenities to the point that you can organise a driven tour if you're not sure about where to go or what to see. The restaurants all seem top notch, there are art classes etc. The pools and beach are what you would expect. Quite frankly, for me it's the people- part is a cultural nicest, part is genuinely friendly curiosity- another part is the sustainability and trying to do the best to lower the carbon footprint. All together it makes up one of the nicest hotels that I've stayed in. Well done Datai!

Lily Lam

My good friend and I were at The Datai for a short holidays and it was the best choice we made. We stayed at Beach Villa 3 which were fabulous, we enjoyed our walks there, both at the beach and in the rainforests meticulously organised by Datai. We also had great massages. The masseurs were great. The staffs were all so friendly and helpful which made our holidays so much better. And not forgetting our butler Harraz who attends to us during our stay there. Our stay there was so comfortable thanks so much to Harraz. We will definitely be back.