Nestled in the heart of an ancient rainforest, The Datai Langkawi is a captivating destination resort that blends smoothly with its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi, each room, suite and villa enjoys the embrace of the lush rainforest and offers stunning views from private verandas of the breathtaking Andaman Sea. Reconnect with nature, rekindle your spirit and reignite your soul in this serene natural haven.

The Datai Langkawi offers the perfect escape and allows you to fully nurture the well-being of your mind, body and spirit.

National Geographic has rated Datai Bay as one of the top 10 beaches in the world, while the resort’s jungle surrounds play host to a wealth of wildlife, some of which are endemic to the area. Bask in the tranquillity and reconnect with nature. 

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All the 125 rooms, suites and villas at The Datai Langkawi were designed to make the most of the striking natural surroundings and are renowned for their soothing ambience.

Canopy Deluxe Room, 62m²
The charming Canopy Deluxe Rooms have a combined bedroom and living room, an airy bathroom and a balcony. 

Rainforest Villa, 93m²
Built on stilts, the Rainforest Villas have a rustic charm and are equipped with a combined bedroom and living room as well as a spacious bathroom. Built along a rainforest stream, you can listen to the soothing sounds of running water and evening nature rides.

Each of The Datai’s dining experiences is exquisite foray into culinary traditions played out in unique settings that couple the serenity of the natural environment with spectacular, calming views.

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 area, rustic dining tables and subtle lighting, complements the natural environment and enhances any dining experience, enchanted by the captivating sounds of forest wildlife.

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.

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 the fruiting season, catch the Great hornbill feeding on the Strangler fig tree’s bountiful fruits. The Dining Room is where you’ll find our lavish signature buffet breakfast, with a made-to-order juice bar, and is an ideal venue for a quiet lunch. The ambience and mood change subtly in the evening as the restaurant becomes a romantic fine-dining experience, with candles reflecting off the pool, and signature dishes influenced by local ingredients. 

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 Beach Bar, with its shaded seating area under trees, overlooks the turquoise Andaman Sea with Tarutao island in the distance. Guests can spend the day here swimming in the pool or sea, and there are plenty of deckchairs for a read or a nap, allowing you to switch off or tune in to all that happens in this gorgeous beachfront spot. The Beach Bar is the perfect place to sip The Datai Langkawi’s signature cocktails and enjoy delicious light snacks before dinner while watching the beautiful sunset.

The Datai Langkawi’s setting, on the northwestern tip of the lush tropical island of Langkawi, is a place full of magic and mystery, and it has millions of years’ worth of stories to tell. Against a backdrop of Southeast Asia’s oldest mountain, Machincang, its 750-hectare rainforest ‘back garden’ is every nature lover’s dream and just waiting to be discovered.  you may well spot Dusky langurs, Great hornbills and Sunda colugos during your stay. 

The Datai 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 Datai Spa experience induces a sensory journey of overall well-being through relaxation and rejuvenation.

The Els Club Teluk Datai, approximately 3 km away, is a tribute to nature - with this in mind, Ernie Els designed the excellent golf course at the resort. The 18-hole course demands high standards; wavy fairways and greens, strategically well-placed bunkers and the abundance of old trees along the fairways make the round unforgettable