The Datai Langkawi

David D

2 months ago

Been twice and never fails in delivering 5 star service. The experience of living in a jungle with incredible birds and monkeys. The villas with pools are amazing. There are two main pools. The reception/lobby bar areas are incredible for welcome drink. Truely a special place to holiday with incredible food and service.

Mo Mo

3 months ago

Breathtaking architecturally stunning hotel that is built into the rainforest with a beautiful secluded beach. As soon as you arrive, the welcome and reception is stunning with a beautiful pond with cutest tiny frogs jumping which was the beginning of the integration with nature here. The stunning hornbills flew across the treetops as we ate lunch in the dining room. We loved the Rainforest villa with it's own private pool and free but limited mini bar. The shuttle buggies come and collect you from your doorstep to the beach or up to the main building. The villa was absolutely stunning with sounds of the forest around with the largest luxurious bathroom and private pool (although you may have to share with a monkey on occasion!) The beach was gorgeous and there is another pool which is kid friendly there but the breakfast at the beach is for the villa guests and not for those staying in the main hotel. We were impressed the by the chef series attracting talents like Alain Roux for curated dining evenings and the plethora of activities although recommend booking the free ones before you arrive as spots are limited. If you want a totally different immersive luxurious rainforest experience, this is the place. We arrived by our own car and would recommend if you are doing the same to come in the daylight because the uphill roads are extremely windy and there are animals crossing and on the roads at all times of day.

Nicholas peck

7 months ago

I recently stayed at a five-star hotel and had a mix of experiences, though the negatives were striking enough to warrant serious consideration. 1. **Stellar Location**: The location is indeed magnificent, offering remarkable seclusion and a breathtaking view of the beach that feels exclusive and enchanting. 2. **Beautiful Design**: The hotel boasts a stunning, traditional rainforest-inspired design that adds a unique charm to the overall experience. 3. **Aesthetic Room Setup**: The room was aesthetically pleasing, especially with its private pool and picturesque vistas of nature that instantly instilled a sense of relaxation. 4. **Amazing Massage**: The massage I received was exceptional, truly a highlight of my stay. However, the experience was overwhelmingly marred by the management's glaring shortcomings: 1. **Management Blunders**: The management staff needs a complete overhaul—it's astounding to witness such inefficiency in a five-star establishment. Breakfast time became a chaotic and frustrating ordeal, with absolutely no crowd management in place. It felt like a free-for-all! Finding a seat was nearly impossible, and I was left wandering around in search of a spot among the chaos, which is far from the serene breakfast experience one would expect at such a prestigious hotel. 2. **Dusty Rooms**: To add insult to injury, the rooms were inexplicably dusty. It was as if they hadn't been properly cleaned in ages, which detracted significantly from the luxurious stay I had envisioned. Ultimately, while the hotel has potential due to its stunning environment and excellent amenities, the management's (ZUL) swift response made it exceptional.