Datai Beach is located on the northern shore of Langkawi, a cluster of 99 tropical islands in the Andaman Sea in Kedah, Malaysia. The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared Langkawi a protected rainforest geopark. It has an airport and can also be reached by ferry. If your travel plans take you to Datai Beach, you'll find only two hotels, along with a championship golf course.
The modern, Eurasian-inspired rooms of the Andaman Hotel offer rainforest or sea views, come with fresh fruit basket, Nespresso coffee machine, 32-inch LCD TV with cable, mini-bar and a separate shower and tub. Ground-level rooms have private lanai with sun deck. Suites have large viewing windows and split-level architecture, four-poster beds and luxury linens. The Andaman Hotel serves cuisine overlooking the pool, the bay and the rainforest; an open-air terrace on level three provides panoramic views of it all. Whether you are looking for cocktails and snacks, Japanese from Teppanyaki counters, or traditional Malaysian and continental fare, all are found at the Andaman Hotel. The hotel offers guided morning walks, jungle treks, bird watching and hiking. A fitness center and spa are available for wellness. Private beach, water sport equipment, tennis and volleyball courts will get you out in the fresh, rainforest air. A game and billiards room, video game room, kid's club and playground will delight the children.
The Andaman Hotel
Jalan Teluk Datai
07000 Langkawi, Kedah
Malaysia
+011-604-959-1088
theandaman.com
Accommodations at The Datai Langkawi include deluxe rooms with bedroom, living room, balcony, daybed and wet bar. Amenities include 37-inch flat-screen TV with DVD player and Bose sound system, Lavazza coffee machine, his-and-hers bathroom sink and wardrobe, and rainfall shower. Some villas have private balconies, others are located near the pool. Suites provide separate bedrooms and full kitchen facility. The decor is contemporary Asian with relaxing, indirect lighting. Dining options include open-air seating in the rainforest, dinner with unobstructed views of the bay and traditional indoor seating as well under a roofed pavilion. Western, traditional Thai, Malaysian and Indian dishes are served. Room service is available around the clock. Guests enjoy the rainforest with guided nature tours and mountain bikes. The hotel provides watersports equipment, yacht-chartering services, full spa services, two pools, babysitting services and a private beach.
The Datai Langkawi
Jalan Teluk Datai
07000 Langkawi, Kedah
Malaysia
+011-604-959-2500
ghmhotels.com
The Golf Club Datai Bay is located in between the mountains and the Andaman Sea. The 18-hole, par-72 course is situated within an 8,000-acre rainforest nature preserve. In addition to the course, the club offers a driving range, nine-hole putting course, tennis courts, pro shop, locker rooms and a restaurant.
The Golf Club Datai Bay
Jalan Teluk Datai
Langkawi, Kedah
Malaysia
+011-604-959 2700
dataigolf.com