Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia
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Beachfront villas with private pools, spa treatments, and diverse dining.
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Jalan Tanjung Rhu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia Get directions
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Beachfront villas with private pools, spa treatments, and diverse dining.
Jalan Tanjung Rhu, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia Get directions
$$$
"Mangrove forests, winding rivers, and sea stacks that rise dramatically from the ocean—the 99-island archipelago of Langkawi is rich with natural wonders, and the Four Seasons property is designed to provide the best vantage for experiencing it. With a mile-long sandy beach adjoining almost 10,000 acres of dense, protected mangroves, and in close proximity to pristine outlying Andaman Sea islands, this resort is the perfect spot for travelers to unwind and deepen their connection with the archipelago, a formally designated UNESCO Global Geopark—all while cosseted in the Four Seasons brand of luxury, of course. As you’re driven around the property—a sprawling expanse covering 48 acres—you’ll pass villas and rooms that are so spread out that you could well choose to hide away for the rest of your time here and experience a near-complete private experience with just hornbills and dusty leaf monkeys for company." - Jessica Sulima
"Crazy Rich Asians (2018) This globetrotting romcom was packed full of high-end hotels, from the legendary Raffles to the Four Seasons in Langkawi, but the real eye-catcher comes in the final reel with a visit to the Marina Bay Sands, the three-towered Vegas-style resort in Singapore. Here the rooftop bar Cé La Vi, complete with sky-high infinity pool, gives the movie the ending it deserves."
"When the Four Seasons opened their tropical resort in Langkawi in 2006 most of their clients had not even heard of the 99-island archipelago off Malaysia; the 91-room property right on the shores of the Andaman Sea is a testament to the luxury group’s ability to open in both well known destinations and to gamble on the barely discovered. Set out like a traditional Malay village, albeit one with far grander accommodations, the design borrows generously from the surrounding Indian, Balinese and Middle Eastern cultures. While palatial beachfront villas come with their own spa rooms and private plunge pools, even the pavilion rooms feel like mini-fiefdoms. Other highlights include the infinity lap pool with its cabanas framed by stone walls (high enough to block out the couples on either side), Moroccan tents set up beachside for private dinners, the excellent, mostly Balinese-trained, staff, and bathrooms you’ll want to transport home. Among the offerings on the menu at the spa are Malay massage, Ayurvedic treatments and private yoga classes. Though its tempting to stay resort-side, take the time for a boat trip through the mangroves of Kilim River and the pristine, uninhabited outlying islands. As you drift along you’ll realize that opening in this idyll was really no gamble at all. When to go: After New Year but before Easter to get the best weather minus the holiday crowds. Room to book: Though any of the 23 villas will do number 18 feels particularly private."
"When the Four Seasons opened their tropical resort in Langkawi in 2006, most of their clients had not even heard of the 99-island archipelago off Malaysia; the 91-room property right on the shores of the Andaman Sea is a testament to the luxury group’s ability to open in both well known destinations and to gamble on the barely discovered. Set out like a traditional Malay village, albeit one with far grander accommodations, the design borrows generously from the surrounding Indian, Balinese and Middle Eastern cultures. While palatial beachfront villas come with their own spa rooms and private plunge pools, even the pavilion rooms feel like mini-fiefdoms. Other highlights include the infinity lap pool with its cabanas framed by stone walls (high enough to block out the couples on either side), Moroccan tents set up beachside for private dinners, the excellent, mostly Balinese-trained, staff, and bathrooms you’ll want to transport home. Though its tempting to stay resort-side, take the time for a boat trip through the mangroves of Kilim River and the pristine, uninhabited outlying islands. As you drift along you’ll realize that opening in this idyll was really no gamble at all." - CNT Editors, Betsy Blumenthal
"Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers 5-star luxury within landscaped gardens, along a mile long stretch of Tanjong Rhu. It features Geo Spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, outdoor pools and tennis courts. Rooms are a unique blend of Arabic and local design influences. State-of-the-art amenities include a DVD player, flat-screen TV and iPod dock. Bathrooms come with premium toiletries and bathrobes. Activities and excursions range from naturalist-led mangrove and eagle safaris, rainforest Immersion cruises to cycling and snorkelling. The resort also has its own natural rock-climbing site, archery range and water sports centre. With the Andaman Sea as a backdrop, 4 dining options serve award-winning Malay, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Speciality options include tented ocean front dinners and beach barbecues. Four Seasons Resort Langkawi is 20 km or about a 25-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport. It is a 30-minute drive from Kuah Town." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
