The Datai Langkawi, Malaysia

Set on a 46-acre site that stretches to a sheltered beach with a perfect crescent of vanilla sand on one side and otherwise enveloped by 10-million-year-old virgin rainforest. The resort is a remarkable haven for nature lovers. Flying lemurs, playful dusky leaf monkeys, great hornbill birds and hundreds of butterfly species call The Datai home; sharing their habitat feels an immense privilege and guests of every age will be delighted by daily wildlife sightings and the various walks on offer. The airport is a 40-minute drive away.

Time flies at The Datai, where the expected facilities – adults-only and family pools, a well-equipped gym, a yoga pavilion – are complemented by amenities that capitalise on the surroundings. A Nature Centre with mini-laboratories allows families to learn about ecology, naturalists lead rainforest treks, permaculture-garden tours provide insights into The Datai’s sincere commitment to sustainability. The woodland-shrouded spa offering extends from massages to pedicures at the world-class Bastian Gonzalez studio; it’s a short drive to The Datai’s golf course.

 Accommodation

The resort has 121 rooms, suites and villas, all with enchanting views of the lush tropical rainforest, some with the breathtaking vista of the Andaman Sea with Tarutao Island on the horizon.

The Canopy Collection

• Canopy Deluxe:
  • The Canopy Deluxe room is 63 square metres in size and is located in the main building. An outdoor balcony looks out onto the rainforest. The room comprises a combined bedroom and living room furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, writing desk, vanity table and two daybeds.
  • The bathroom and dressing room feature a separate shower and lavatory area, bathtub, and a twin-basin vanity with personal grooming kits. Complimentary amenities include a one-time minibar per stay (excluding spirits and snacks), tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports and an IPTV.
• Canopy Premium
  • The Canopy Premium room is 63 square metres in size and is located on the top floor of the main building. The balcony affords delightful views of the lush surroundings. The room comprises a combined bedroom and living room furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, writing desk, vanity table and two daybeds.
  • The spacious bathroom and dressing room feature twin wardrobes, a separate shower and lavatory area, bathtub, and a twin-basin vanity with personal grooming kits. A set of binoculars for viewing flora and fauna is a special addition. Complimentary amenities include a one-time minibar per stay (excluding spirits and snacks), tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports and an IPTV.
• Canopy Suite
  • The Canopy Suite is sized between 109 to 125 square metres and is located in the main building. A spacious veranda looks out onto the rainforest. The suite features a large bedroom with a separate living and dining area, and is furnished with a king-size bed or twin beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, a large daybed, writing desk and a vanity table.
  • The bathroom and dressing room feature twin wardrobes, a separate shower and lavatory area, bathtub, and a twin-basin vanity with personal grooming kits. Complimentary amenities include a minibar (excluding spirits), tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports and an IPTV.

The Rainforest Collection

• Rainforest Villa
  • The 32 Rainforest Villas are raised on stilts and are situated in the heart of the tropical rainforest. They are connected to the public areas by a series of pathways.
  • The Rainforest Villa is 123 square metres in size. Raised on stilts it is situated in the heart of the rainforest and is connected to the public areas by a series of pathways. The villa is furnished with a king-size bed or twin bed dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, a large daybed, writing desk, vanity table and a spacious bathroom.
  • Complimentary amenities include a one-time minibar per stay (excluding spirits and snacks), tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports and an IPTV.
• Rainforest Pool Villa
  • The 32 Rainforest Villas are raised on stilts and are situated in the heart of the tropical rainforest. They are connected to the public areas by a series of pathways.
  • The Rainforest Pool Villa is 175 square metres in size, with a 10-metre pool by an extended deck and outdoor living area with sun loungers. Located in the heart of the rainforest alongside a stream, it is connected to the public areas by a series of pathways.
  • The villa is furnished with a king-size bed or twin bed dressed in Egyptian cotton linen, a large daybed, writing desk and vanity table. The spacious bathroom includes its own wardrobe. It is ideal for honeymooners.
  • Complimentary amenities include a minibar (excluding spirits and snacks), tea and coffee making facilities, a personal safe, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports and an IPTV.
• The Datai Estate Villa
  • The Datai Estate Villa is designed for guests seeking a rarefied hospitality experience. At 3,500 square meters with five bedrooms, it is one of the largest of its kind in Asia. Situated in the rainforest, it is just a short walk to the beach. The Datai Estate Villa comprises two spacious living rooms and two dining rooms, a lounge with a bar, five bedrooms each with a balcony, two connecting pools and outdoor dining facilities.
  • There is also a flexible space which can be adapted into a children’s playroom, a spa treatment room or a small gym, according to guests’ needs. The villa includes the services of a 24-hour in-villa butler and a private chef. The room rate is inclusive of complimentary airport transfers and a bar (excluding wines from the wine cooler), as well as daily afternoon tea and an à la carte breakfast from The Beach Club.

The Beach Collection

• One Bedroom Beach Villa
  • The One-Bedroom Beach Villa is 350 square metres in size with an outdoor lounge that leads directly to the beach. This villa offers an elevated luxury experience and comes with 24-hour butler service. The bedroom features a king-size bed and a daybed.
  • There is a separate open-plan living and dining room with high timber ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable sofa seating and a dining table seating four. The bedroom opens out onto a private sun deck and a 10-metre pool. There is an en suite bathroom with a standalone bathtub, a separate shower and WC area, twin vanity, walk-in wardrobes and dressing areas. Amenities include individually controlled air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, multipurpose charging ports, IPTV, a personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a bar with complimentary drinks (excluding wines from the wine cooler). The room rate is also inclusive of complimentary airport transfers, our daily signature breakfast and afternoon tea.
  • The One-Bedroom Villas are a generous 350 square metres with a spacious en suite bathroom, a designer stand-alone bathtub, twin vanity, walk-in wardrobes and dressing areas.
• Two Bedroom Beach Villa
  • The two-bedroom Beach Villa is 750 square metres in size, with a spacious outdoor deck and dining area. This villa offers an elevated luxury experience and comes with 24-hour butler service.
  • The master bedroom features a king-size bed, and the second bedroom features twin beds and a single daybed. The villa features a separate, open-plan living and dining room with high timber ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable sofa seating. The outdoor dining area seats eight. Each bedroom has an en suite bathroom that includes a standalone bathtub, a separate shower and WC area and a twin-basin vanity with personal grooming kits. Amenities include individually controlled air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, multi-purpose charging ports, IPTV, a personal safe, tea and coffee making facilities and a bar with complimentary drinks (excluding wines from wine cooler).
  • The room rate is also inclusive of complimentary airport transfers, our daily signature breakfast and afternoon tea.

Dining

The Datai Langkawi offers a diverse choice of dining experiences inspired by culinary traditions from around the world. These are played out in unique settings, many with spectacular views that enhance the serenity of the natural environment.

The Gulai House

• Treat all five senses at this award-winning restaurant serving authentic Malaysian cuisine. Tucked deep in the rainforest, The Gulai House’s traditional Malay kampung house style of decor, with its floor seating (bersila) area, rustic dining tables and subtle lighting, complements the natural environment.

The Pavilion

• The beautiful Pavilion appears to float on the canopy of virgin rainforest thanks to its situation atop 30-metre stilts, which allows far-reaching views over the rainforest. The award-winning Pavilion restaurant serves traditional Thai cuisine nightly in an open-air setting

The Dining Room

• On the same level as The Main Pool, with indoor and outdoor seating areas overlooking the rainforest, The Dining Room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When having breakfast during fruiting season, catch the Great hornbill feeding on the Strangling fig tree’s bountiful fruits.

The Beach Club and Beach Bar

• The Beach Club is the place to enjoy a convivial and truly friendly atmosphere. It comprises a lounge bar by the beach and a casual-dining restaurant. You can have a drink and appreciate our freshly made, hand-tossed pizza or a catch of the day. It also features an outdoor show kitchen with fresh seafood cooked on the open grill.

The Lobby Lounge

• Overlooking the Andaman Sea and the rainforest, this open-air lounge is the ideal place to relax and take in the panoramic view of Tarutao island on the horizon.

Spa and Well-being

In harmony with the resort’s unique natural surroundings, wellbeing at The Datai Langkawi embraces the ever-expanding healing found in the rainforest with its age-old traditions and philosophies of the Malay culture known as Ramuan.

The Spa

The Spa is situated along a small winding stream surrounded by the sounds and subtle aromatic scent of the rainforest. Offering uniquely delivered treatments in a natural environment, The Spa experience induces a sensory journey of overall well-being through relaxation and rejuvenation.

Focusing on aligning wellness with nature, The Spa’s signature treatments incorporate the healing plants and herbs found in the rainforest; adopting age-old traditions and philosophies of the Malay culture known as Ramuan.

In addition to 5 spa treatment villas offering Ramuan-based treatments, Phyto5’s innovative skincare delivers the ultimate holistic skincare experience, creating an equilibrium of inner wholeness and external radiance.

Well Being and Holistic Activities

There are several facilities and experiences within the resort that cater to guests’ overall wellbeing. The Spa and its treatments based on Ramuan philosophy are at the heart of everything we do.

But it is not only at The Spa that you will find beautiful tranquil havens as there are several throughout the resort. The Holistic Pavilion is the perfect place to unwind and free your mind. Daily classes, offering a selection of exercises, including yoga and Pilates, focusing on the synthesis of natural healing methods, movement, and breathing exercises to elicit a sense of well-being.

Soothe your soul at The Nature Centre’s lounge where there is a specially curated teas, herbs and spices corner. From the restorative powers of walking along the resort’s trails to cooking with freshly picked herbs in The Dapur cooking class, all our activities are sensory pleasures.

Golf

Nestled between primeval rainforest and the emerald green of the Andaman Sea, the award-winning, 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course at The Els Club Teluk Datai, designed by legendary player Ernie Els, provides a grand game experience in one of the world’s most spectacular settings.

With the marbled peaks of the mighty Matchincang mountain range as a backup, the 47-hectare course has been developed to honour its natural surroundings. Typical bunkers have been replaced by less conventional golfing ‘hazards’, including tropical vegetation and streams, and even the holes’ names, such as Macaque Manor, are subtle nod to the wildlife that can occasionally be spotted around the course.

The Els Club Teluk Datai also offers state-of-the-art club facilities, including buggies equipped with GPS units, a fully stocked golf shop and full-amenity locker rooms, as well as to relaxation areas in the clubhouse, The Hornbill Café, which overlooks the course, and the open-air Els Club Lounge are the perfect place to unwind after your round. Every element of your gaming experience has been considered, from a dedicated team of caddies and instructors to the personalised engraved bag tags, presenting players with a unique and sophisticated golfing experience.

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