Things to do
As you would expect from a resort of this calibre, there are a range of activities from sailing, windsurfing to snorkelling. There is also an 18-hole golf course and an impressive rainforest spa. But what sets The Datai Langkawi apart is its immersive experiences in nature. Take a morning walk with in-house marine biologists to spot sea otters or enjoy an after-dark exploration with a guide into the 10-million-year-old rainforest to spy bats, flying squirrels or lemurs. Spend time in the bamboo longhouse, hearing the in-house naturalists stories and learning about the latest sightings in the forest or the ocean.
Sleeping
Sleep in the rainforest, down by the beach or in the main house, wherever you choose is characterised by award-winning architecture within wooden crafted villas. Polished wooden floors, white bed linen and expansive bathrooms are of a high standard and extremely comfortable, but deliberately pared back to allow vivid nature to be the star of the show. Families might like the two-bed beach villa with a private pool and butler service; couples will appreciate the stilted and elegant rainforest villas which allow privileged access to the sights and sounds of the jungle.
Food & Drink
With a range of places to eat and drink, The Datai Langkawi has five different restaurants, each taking advantage of its magnificent natural setting. You might like to start at the exquisite The Gulai House, set within a traditional Malay kampung house where you can sample delectable Malaysian specialities such as crab and lemongrass soup, satay skewers and duck curry. Sample Thai cuisine at the seemingly floating The Pavilion restaurant which is stilted over the rainforest.
The Dining Room, situated next to the main pool and surrounded by fig trees, offers international breakfasts and an evening à la carte menu, featuring local flavours. More informal areas include The Lobby Lounge, with breathtaking views of Tarutao island, and The Beach Club and Beach Bar. The latter, with its lounge bar, is an ideal spot to refuel after a swim in the Andaman Sea and is also a fine place to while away the day, poolside with a cocktail in hand.
What Stands Out
As part of The Datai Pledge, The Datai Langkawi upholds a comprehensive conservation and sustainability mission designed to protect the island’s delicate ecosystems, wildlife, and local community. Established in 2020, the initiative works in partnership with local NGOs and social enterprises to address the increasingly fragile state of the natural world. Its efforts include coral-reef rehabilitation, creating wildlife corridors to support safe animal migration, replanting trees to counter deforestation, and offering hands-on activities such as upcycling workshops and adopt-a-dolphin programmes. Each of these contribute to the long-term well-being of Langkawi’s environment.
These endeavours build on the resort’s longstanding, top-to-bottom approach to sustainability, which has included nurturing native seedlings, supporting hornbill habitats, and sponsoring eco-education in local schools. Much of this work operates quietly in the background, yet guests can feel confident that The Datai Langkawi is continually striving to minimise its footprint whilst strengthening the natural surroundings that make the resort so exceptional.
Best For
Nature-loving families would be particularly at home at the Datai Langkawi , every day presents new ways to experience the encompassing wildlife and the thrill of seeing langurs, lemurs, geckos and tree frogs in the wild will make your holiday even more memorable. We also think that The Datai Langkawi makes a wonderful honeymoon, the rainforest spa will ensure you’re unimaginably relaxed, the food is so delicious you’ll want to linger over it and the romantic rainforest pool villas give you seclusion and space, in the heart of a virgin jungle.
