Where to Stay in Langkawi

Editor's Guide to Recommended Hotels in Langkawi

One of Malaysia’s premier holiday retreats, Langkawi is dominated by a mountainous interior, flourishing vegetation, white-sand beaches and limestone outcrops. Dotted with Malay-style kampung houses and paddy fields, the island sees a fair amount of tourist traffic and its duty-free status has resulted in unparalleled tourism development in recent years. Some of the country’s most opulent properties are here – noteworthy are the luxury collection hotels such as Tanjung Sanctuary and The Danna. Langkawi is divided into five main areas: hotels along the Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah strip are the most popular with families while Kuah’s the best place to stay if you plan on doing lots of shopping. Meanwhile Pantai Kok is dominated by mostly upscale resorts – the beach is pristine but it’s the calm atmosphere, upscale restaurants and bars and tourist attractions that make this place so fashionable.