Nestled on the northwest tip of Langkawi, Malaysia, The Datai Langkawi is one of the world’s most breathtaking resorts. Set within an ancient rainforest and overlooking the pristine Datai Bay—recognized by National Geographic as one of the Top 10 Beaches worldwide. This iconic property effortlessly blends natural beauty with visionary architecture, offering understated elegance and exceptional Malaysian hospitality.
The resort features 121 rooms, villas, and suites, each offering stunning views of the surrounding rainforest or coastline. The accommodations create a seamless connection with nature, using locally sourced materials infused with elements of Malaysian heritage and culture. Rooms, suites, and villas comprise The Canopy Collection, The Rainforest Collection, and The Beach Collection. Tucked deep inside the lush rainforest, The Rainforest Collection’s elegant villas stand proudly on stilts close to a natural stream while The Beach Collection boasts 13 One-Bedroom Beach Villas and a Two-Bedroom Beach Villas on the pristine white-sand beach of Datai Bay. Part of The Rainforest Collection, the luxurious five-bedroom Datai Estate Villa is perfect for those seeking ultimate privacy.
Dining at The Datai Langkawi is an experience in itself, with four distinct culinary outlets, each offering a unique gastronomic experience. The Gulai House, The Pavilion, The Dining Room and The Beach Club. The Gulai House offers authentic Malaysian Cuisine, in a traditional Malay kampung house-style setting and perched atop 30-meter stilts, The Pavilion at The Datai Langkawi is an architectural wonder that floats above the rainforest canopy. Here guests are presented with Thai cuisine and exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding rainforest.
Overlooking the main pool and surrounded by majestic fig trees, The Dining Room offers unique dining experiences that transcend morning and night. Their fine-dining dinner experience is illuminated by candlelight, which creates a multi-sensory culinary journey while enjoying Chef Chai’s signature ten-course degustation menu. Guests can also relax with one of the resort’s signature cocktails at The Beach Bar beneath the tropical trees or choose from a range of premium teas, cocktails, wines, champagnes, and more at The Lobby Lounge.
Guests can also enjoy bespoke facilities such as The Nature Centre, home to resident naturalists and marine biologists. Inspired by a tribal bamboo longhouse, The Nature Centre features a library, lounge with a tea corner, research center, and a Coral Nursery. The Spa, which specializes in traditional Ramuan treatments and VOYA facials, presents an array of treatments including the Four Hands Massage, Mangrove Body Scrub, and an array of well-being rituals, including the seven-hour Malay Wellness Journey.
Leisure activities abound, with three pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a variety of wellness classes and treatments, ranging from yoga and Pilates to Mandi Embun (forest healing), alongside nature walks, beekeeping experiences, upcycling workshops, cooking classes, and more, guests can find their own individual balance of relaxation, cultural explorations, and natural discovery. Guests can also explore local art at The Atelier which showcases visiting artists and craftspeople from across the country and is designed to promote the cultural exchange of Malaysian arts and crafts. They can then purchase from an extensive collection of high-quality, locally- and regionally inspired items crafted by talented artisans and designers, alongside clothing, jewelry, and homeware at The Boutique.
Golf enthusiasts will appreciate The Els Club Teluk Datai, a world-class course designed by Ernie Els, set against some of the most scenic views imaginable. The 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course provides a grand game experience in one of the world’s most spectacular settings, between ancient limestone peaks and the Andaman Sea. It was also recently awarded the prestigious GEO Certification in recognition of its dedication to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and community engagement.
This past August, the luxury rainforest resort launched the ‘Consciously Datai’ package designed to inspire participation by guests in its vital regeneration projects and empower them to make a positive contribution. The new package helps guests delve deeper into The Datai Langkawi’s continued commitment to responsible stewardship of its surroundings, from a behind-the-scenes tour of its expansive waste management facilities to craft-making at ‘The Lab’, an upcycling workshop at the resort and much more. The package also includes a choice of either a soothing Forest Bathing Ritual or an invigorating trek to Langkawi’s idyllic Crystal Creek, immersing guests in the beauty of the ancient rainforest.
This package also supports The Datai Pledge, a private trust established by the resort in 2020 and dedicated to improving the well-being of the environment, wildlife, and local community of Langkawi. Through its four pillars – Pure For The Future, Fish For The Future, Wildlife For The Future, and Youth For The Future – the program aims to integrate sustainability and conservation into all aspects of The Datai Langkawi’s business operations and guest experiences; protect and help regenerate the rich terrestrial and marine biodiversity of Langkawi; and enable the local community to thrive.
