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Okay, today is the final entry for What's in Langkawi. Accommodation.
I will select some hotels and motels and decent places to stay while you are here. If ever you couldn't find a room on the date you've chosen, worry not, hop in your plane and head here. Walk around or drive around the island, you'll surely find one decent place to rest your body for that night. Maybe not entirely your preference but still you found a place to sleep over. You can do the hotel (of your choice) hunting the very next day.
Let us start with budget hotels and motels at the popular Pantai Cenang and Kuah Town area.
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| AB Motel - by the beach |
1) AB Motel :Pantai Cenang
2) Langgura Baron Resort : Pantai Cenang.
3) T Star Cottage :
4) The Cottage Langkawi
5) Desa Motel
6) NR Langkawi Motel
7) Charlie Motel
8) Citin Hotel
9) Twin Peaks Hotel
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| Cosy Inn |
11) Cosy Inn
12) Hotel Langkasuka
13) Landcons Hotel
From all the thirteen hotels and inns above, I would recommend AB Motel,The Cottage Langkawi and Landcon Hotel, all in Pantai Cenang.
*The Cottage has rooms for backpackers and a cabin. It's cheap, it's new and well positioned in the main Pantai Cenang. So does Landcon.
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| Landcons Hotel room |
Now let's see the affordable hotels :
1) City Bayview Hotel
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| Fave Room |
2) Grand Continental Hotel
3) My Hotel
4) Hotel Bahagia
5) Langkawi Baron Hotel
6) Langkawi Seaview Hotel
7) Best Star Resort
8) Malibest Resort
9) Sandy Beach Resort
10) Four Points Hotel
11) Aseania Resort Langkawi
12) Fave Hotel
13) Bella Vista Resort
14) The Lanai Resort
These are the kind of hotels which you would either love it or you have loads of complaint to write about. Why did I say that? Because if you are staying at a budget hotel, you knew what you are in for. It's cheap so we can't complaint much but from these type of hotels we expect a better place and service.
Here's what I think:
* City Bayview in Kuah Town is acceptable. The Grand Continental has seen its better days.
* Bella Vista (Kuah Town) has got a new management so they are doing better than before.
*Sandy Beach has got very good location. No need to rent motorbike or car as you are right at Pantai Cenang.
* The Lanai has a good beach. Located next to Holiday Villa. The hotel could do with some room upliftings
* Langkawi Baron Hotel & Aseania Resort: These two hotels receives more complain than compliment. The good thing about Langkawi Baron is that it's just a few steps away from the beautiful beach.
I would pick Fave Hotel & Four Point. (However Four Point is out from the main Pantai Cenang area. It's close to airport, so room-wise they are good but location wise it's away from everything.)
Next, the in between price ( from RM 300.00 ~ RM 550.00 and above)
1) Resorts World Langkawi (Formerly known as Awana Porto Malai)
2) Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
3) Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort
4) Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort
5) The Frangipani Langkawi
6) Taj Hotel (formerly known as Rebak Marina Resort)
7) Holiday Villa Langkawi & Federal Villa
8) Langkawi Lagoon Resort
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| Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort |
*Okay let's see. Beach-wise, Berjaya/ Meritus Pelangi/The Frangipani and Holiday Villa has got it.
*Taj Hotel situated on a private island. Need to board a 15 minutes hotel speed boat to reach the hotel.
*Langkawi Lagoon room is beautiful but they lacked on their beach and the hotel is away from the hype of activity.
* Even though Resorts World hotel is next to the ocean, the hotel doesn't have a beach. It is a port where one can see big cruise ships and yachts docked there. Breath taking scenery though.
* Sheraton Langkawi was a great hotel once, unless the management do something about it, they're gonna lose more guests than they already are.
The last category is for the most expensive hotels on the island. Their rates start from RM800 and above :
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| Casa Del Mar |
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| The Westin Langkawi |
1) The Westin Beach & Spa Resort
2) The Datai Langkawi
3) The Andaman Hotel
4) Casa Del Mar
5) Tanjong Rhu Beach Resort
6) The Four Seasons Langkawi
7) The Danna Langkawi
*Among the six hotels, The Four Seasons is the most expensive at about RM 2000.00 per nite.
It is situated at the north tip of the island. What do I think of this hotel? If I have money, I'd stay here. Simple as that.
* The Westin is the only hotel of this category that situated close to Kuah town. They have the beach but not as good as some other beaches.
* The Datai & The Andaman are fabulous too. But they are too far out to my liking. If you are traveling with young or teenage children, be sure to find something interesting for them to spend their time with. It's right in the tropical jungle and very,very quiet. You don't see any other people walking around except for hotel guests and their staff.
* I like where The Danna Hotel is located. It looks cheerful and serene. This hotel is near to Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort. The Cable car Langkawi is within walking distance to these two hotels.
* Casa Del Mar is located right in Pantai Cenang. Very small hotel just with about 34 rooms but beautifully managed. Great rooms and great beach.
Okay, I guess I've covered up some of the places to stay while you are here in Langkawi. If you wish to know more about any other places or where they are located, just drop me a line. I'll find out for you guys.
Until next time. Have a great day. :)
Love,
Rose
12th.July '13
