A Luxury Beach Resort in Langkawi

The Datai Langkawi is a luxury resort that blends into its natural surroundings. Situated on the mystical island of Langkawi, the 5-star resort’s lush tropical rainforest embraces each room, suite and villa, with private verandas and breath-taking views. This serene haven is where you can reconnect with nature and uplift your soul.

More than 25 years have passed since The Datai Langkawi first welcomed guests. A homage to the work of the visionary architect Kerry Hill, it all started with the discovery of the Datai Bay and a view so breathtaking that he fell instantly in love with the place on his first site visit with fellow designer Didier Lefort.

The magic of Datai Bay is so inspiring that on entering this ancient wilderness, Hill secretly wondered whether moving one single stone would be sacrilegious but realised that the only way to build a resort in this mesmerising setting was by honouring its natural setting.

His proposal to set the main building on a forest ridge 40 metres above sea level and 300 metres back from the beach was initially met with bewilderment. Surely, a seafront resort with direct Andaman Sea views would attract many more visitors? But Hill stood his ground, determined to preserve the pristine beauty of the coastline and unveil the hidden treasures of the rainforest.