Said Cinkaya
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We recently stayed at the Berjaya Resort Langkawi and unfortunately, our overall experience fell well below expectations – especially when compared to other 5-star hotels in Malaysia. The resort is clearly very dated, with no signs of renovation or upkeep. The condition of the facilities does not reflect the rating it claims.
The food was especially disappointing. Across all dining venues, the quality and variety were lacking and did not come close to what we experienced elsewhere in Malaysia at the same star level. A notable exception was the Thai restaurant – which requires a reservation. It was beautifully located, the service was excellent, and we ended up regretting not dining there more often.
Speaking of service, the restaurant staff (outside the Thai venue as well) were always very friendly and did their best to accommodate us, which we greatly appreciated. Unfortunately, this level of hospitality did not extend to the infrastructure: the Wi-Fi was extremely unreliable throughout our stay, with constant connection issues.
What truly stood out, however, was the natural setting. Being surrounded by rainforest and wildlife is a unique and beautiful experience – monkeys, tropical birds, and other animals could be observed in their natural habitat, something you won’t find in many other resorts. The beach was fairly clean and the sea calm, offering a peaceful environment for swimming and relaxation. The sports activities were also a highlight – we especially recommend the jet ski.
However, these positives couldn’t make up for the overall lack of comfort and quality. The rainforest chalets were really not worthy of a five star hotel. Especially when it rains (which it often does), they become less of a retreat: musty smells, poor insulation, and leaks make it hard to relax indoors.
All in all, the resort could have incredible potential given its stunning natural surroundings – but without significant renovation and improvement of the culinary experience, amenities, and room comfort, we would not return nor recommend it as a relaxing Holiday.