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Exotic and exclusive, The Datai lies on the beautiful island of Langkawi, surrounded by ancient virgin jungle, overlooking an impossibly white beach and the tranquil waters of the Andaman Sea.
The first real luxury resort in Malaysia, The Datai continues to set standards that are hard to equal and is deservedly in the top five of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers Travel Awards.
The combination of a show-stopping setting a million year old rainforest brimming with wildlife, coupled with 21st century hotel comfort, service and luxury is utterly beguiling. First impressions are incredible; the soaring cathedral like lobby with statues of two near life-size horses, overlooking the infinity pool, is breathtaking. From here, a range of villas, suites and deluxe rooms are linked through the heart of the hotel by paths snaking through the jungle. Chic superior villas crafted from natural materials are scattered throughout the forest and feature oriental furnishings, hardwood floors, fine linens and elevated verandas. Pool villas have plunge pools with Jacuzzis, while The Datai Suite offers two bedrooms, an enormous living and dining area and an encompassing sandstone balcony with panoramic views. The latest addition is Villa Hutan, a masterpiece in architecture and open style living, it has been built seamlessly into the jungle but with a stunning view of the bay. With three bedroom pavilions, private pool, separate dining and living areas, this will thrill anyone looking for luxury jungle living.
The food at The Datai is both imaginative and delicious. Suspended high in the rainforest canopy and overlooked only by monkeys, The Pavilion serves authentic Thai cuisine, while Malaysian and Western specialities are the order of the day in The Dining Room. Down on the shore, The Beach Club is a perfect spot for informal meals by the sea. The Gulai House, an award-winning restaurant, presents a unique dinner venue accessible through a pathway into the forest and offers Malaysian Curry and Indian specialities among traditional Malaysian decor and open air setting.
For beach lovers the private expanse of sand below the hotel has to be seen to be believed, while athletic types will be in their element at the health club, trying their hand at water sports or playing golf at the neighbouring course, The Golf Club Datai Bay. There are also two pools, boats for charter, diving, deep-sea fishing, jungle and nature trekking with guides and mountain bikes available.
Bailey Robinson
The Courtyard, Hungerford
Berkshire, RG17 0NF
t: +44 (0) 1488 689777
f: +44 (0) 1488 681973
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