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Langkawi, Malaysia

The Datai

Name: The Datai
Address: Asia

Surrounded by dense tropical rainforest above a private beach sits this grand and glorious oasis

Aerial shot of the Datai in the jungle overlooking a wide bay with a sailboat.

Sleek Tropical Haven on Private Beach

The secluded and glamorous villas feature private verandas, staggering views, naturally stylish Asian design, alongside every amenity you could ever want. The open-air Pavilion serves delicious Thai fare in a raised forest environment, while those craving authentic Malaysian or Indian food should head to the award-winning Gulai House.

Professional experts are on hand at the spa to pamper you with decadent and soothing treatments, such as Warm Stone and Balinese massages, while tours through the rainforest and ocean ensure your adventurous appetites are also catered for. Sporting activities are well provided for here with an exclusive 18 hole championship golf course, two tennis courts, two swimming pools plus a health club.

Highlights

Spend languid afternoons on your villa’s private verandah

Embark on guided nature walks through the surrounding rainforest

Enjoy diverse dining experiences celebrating flavours from around the world, including Malaysian and Thai

Reset with spa therapies that combine nature and ancestral healing

Aerial view of a tropical bay with turquoise water, a white beach and lush green mountains.

Shaded beach lounge with sofas and wicker chairs looking out at a tropical island in the sea.

A couple walking along a pristine beach at the edge of a lush tropical jungle.

Aerial view of a sailboat anchored in a clear blue bay surrounded by high green mountains.

Wooden villa balcony with two chairs and a tea set facing a dense green jungle.

A bedroom at the Datai with wooden walls, white linens, a ceiling fan and a seating area.

A private swimming pool on a wooden deck surrounded by a dense tropical forest.

Elegant villa bedroom with a latticed wood ceiling, neutral tones and a view of a stone wall.

The Data's pool deck with white umbrellas and lounge chairs overlooking the sea and mountains.

Bird's-eye view of the Datai's pool area located between a dense forest and the ocean shore.

A person meditating on a rock next to a small waterfall in a lush green rainforest.

A large Great Hornbill bird flying with wings fully extended against a background of trees.

A high canopy walkway bridge winding through tall green trees in a thick jungle.

Three people hiking on a path deep within a vibrant green tropical forest.

A grey langur monkey sitting in a tropical tree looking directly at the camera.

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The impact of your stay:

The Datai Langkawi is dedicated to youth empowerment through a strategic partnership with three schools on the island. Recognizing the importance of engaging the younger generation in environmental stewardship, the hotel actively collaborates with these schools to address sustainability, climate change, and the human impact on the environment.

In collaboration with the local non-profit organisation Marcet, The Datai Langkawi actively supports research funding for Langkawi Dolphins, Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins, and Indo-Pacific Finless Porpoises. This partnership underscores the hotel’s commitment to contributing to valuable research initiatives aimed at the conservation and understanding of these marine species in the Langkawi region.

At the core of The Datai Langkawi’s sustainability efforts is ‘Pure For The Future,’ reflecting a commitment to creating a circular economy. Embracing the principles of a circular economy involves moving away from the linear take-make-waste model. The initiative focuses on designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems.

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