The team at Savour BlackBookAsia Magazine is ecstatic to announce that The Datai Langkawi is awarded our Ultra Luxury Resort Malaysia, setting the bar high for all other resorts. As one of Malaysia’s most popular holiday destinations, Langkawi appeals with more than history and culture. Beaches offer snorkelling and kayaking; mangroves features various wildlife including the dusky leaf monkey; and the preserved 10 million-year-old rainforest is perfect for trekking.
Accommodation
Hallmarks of local Malaysian design pair beautifully with the forest or sea views at this hotel. All accommodations are carefully appointed with some offering private pools. Spacious layouts include a seating area, workspace, and bathroom with an elegant soaking tub.
Enjoy views of lush flora and fauna from the Rainforest Premium Villas accommodation. Featuring breezy private terrace surrounded by fresh greenery. 123 square metres in size which includes the enormous bathroom with twin basins and space for luggages. Ideal for romantic getaways in Langkawi.
Dining
The Dining Room, with its chic and elegant interiors, is as the name suggests, a kingdom of delicious food to feast on. Guests can indulge in a gourmet breakfast and come evening a signature ten-course degustation menu. The Seasonal Crudo with seaweed ulam oozes umami with rich dynamic flavour of the finest quality seafood, carefully selected from domestic and overseas sources, perfectly constructed.
The rich and varied menu of The Gulai House is something you must not miss. Filled with the comforting flavours of Malaysian cuisine, allowing guests to experience the country’s best in an elegant setting, even while on an island. The Signature Itik Serati Gulai Kawah Kundur Kampung (traditional Kedahan duck curry with fresh winter melon) is exceptional.
White sandy beaches, waves breaking onto the shore, clouds billowing in the sky – The Beach Club, is where the gourmet world meets the food culture of Malaysia. Guests are invited to experience a meal in the beautiful ambiance by trying Caprese; Langkawi-made mozzarella de bufala, vine-ripened tomato, garden basil, extra-virgin olive oil and aged balsamic, as well as Langkawi Catch Of The Day Sashimi.
A gourmet space for the enjoyment of the finest ingredients nurtured by the beautiful blue skies and ocean, has to be The Lobby Lounge which combines flavours of the freshest seasonal produce from all over. Highly recommended is the delectable Izakaya Grilled Stingray Fin and crunchy Malaysian Vegetable Crisps with Sambal Mayo.
Wellness/Facilities
The resort has two pools with scenery that stretches endlessly out into the blue ocean and natural paradise on full display. The functional and well equipped gym is just by the gorgeous ocean where fitness addicts can do their workout and jump into the waters just steps away.
Other activities to participate are Upcycling Workshop where guests can make their own reusable waxed paper as well as Sound Healing which is a relaxing and holistic session, bringing one’s body and mind to a state of balance. For the more active, the Trek to Crystal Creek is where you will get to see an abundance of nature and wildlife in their natural habitat, do some mindful stretching before taking a dip in the refreshing waters.
ADDRESS:
Jalan Teluk Datai, 07000 Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
PHONE:
+60 4-950 0500
WEBSITE:
https://www.thedatai.com/