Malaysia contains the world's oldest rainforests in areas like Sabah and Sarawak. Each year, guests at rainforest treetop hotels in Malaysia experience trekking in areas rich with wildlife, ancient cultures and delicious local cuisines. Prime vacation time is between March and October; reservations with hotels should be made before traveling. According to Tourism Minister Dr. Ng Yen Yen, says Malaysia was the ninth most-traveled-to destination in the world in 2009.
The Datai Langkawi hotel is located in a tropical rainforest, between the Mat Cincang Mountains and Andaman Sea on Langkawi Island, 15 miles off the coast of mainland Malaysia. The hotel features villas high up in the virgin rainforest canopy, an 18-hole championship golf course, and a private beach. All rooms have a balcony or veranda with views of the forest, free Internet access, satellite TV with DVD player, coffee and tea maker, safe, bathtub with shower, and a seating area; some rooms also have a rainforest shower, desk, dining table, Jacuzzi and Lavazza coffee machine. Guests dine at the Resorts Dining Room (which features live cultural shows on Sundays), the Pavilion, the Beach Club or the Gulai House on a selection of western, Indian, Thai and Malaysian dishes. Facilities include tennis courts, swimming pools, spa, water-activities center, beach, health club and hotel shop. Hotel services include babysitting and tour assistance. Water sports facilities are available; hiking and biking trails pass by the hotel.
The Datai Langkawi
Jalan Teluk Datai
07000 Langkawi
Malaysia
011-60-4-959-2500
ghmhotels.com
The Permai Rainforest is an eco-friendly resort set in the Borneo rainforest below Mount Santubong. Open since 1990, the resort is a 30 minute drive from the town of Kuching, the capital of Sarawak. Featured activities include jungle trekking, overnight adventure trips into the forest; high rope climbing courses, sea kayaking, evening cruises in the mangroves, dolphin-watching expeditions and relaxing days on beaches of the South China Sea. Guests dine in the open-air at the Rainforest Café, featuring local, western and vegetarian cuisine, or at the beach barbeque and buffet. Accommodations include 10 tree houses high up in the forest canopy (with air conditioning, coffee maker, mini-bar and refrigerator) and 23 single and double story cabins for 6 to 10 guests; some cabins also have barbeque pits.
Permai Rainforest Resort
Pantai Damai Santubong
Jalan Sultan Tengah
93050 Teluk Badung Damai Beach
Malaysia
011-60-8-284-6490
permairainforest.com
The Hotel Malibest is a family-run resort located at the edge of the rainforest on the beach at Langkawi, a collection of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea off the Malaysian coast famous for its flora, fauna and duty-free shopping. All rooms accommodate up to six guests, and have air conditioning, ceiling fans, satellite TV, mini-bars, safes, and Wi-Fi Internet access. Some rooms also have beach-front balconies. Irons are available on request. Tree House rooms also have king-size beds and a balcony. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bistro, lobby lounge, spa and conference room.
Hotel Malibest Resort
Jalan Pantai Cenang
Pantai Cenang
7000 Langkawi, Kedah
Malaysia
011-60-4-955-8202
malibestresort.com
