This list presents the best beach resorts in Malaysia, as rated by visitors.
10Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa *****
As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 48 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a tranquil and hidden bay framed by crescent shaped white sand beach on one side and the centuries old virgin jungle on the other. Each private villa is rough hewn and hand-crafted by local tradesmen, terraced into the hillside reflecting the traditional simplicity of the Borneo architectural style, blending seamlessly with the comforts and needs of the most sophisticated and discerning luxury traveller.
Private balconies offer jaw dropping vistas of the beach below and the South China Sea beyond. Villas range from simple timbered dwellings, steps from the beach, to opulent 3-bedroom, multi-level units with wrap around decks and indulgent private plunge pools. A dedicated hilltop spa, with exotic private spa pavilions, blends the very finest of Traditional Asian and Western treatments which capture restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils.
http://bungarayaresort.com/
9 The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa *****
The Westin Langkawi Resort & SpaCome and discover the pleasures of tranquility in the midst of luxury at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. Immerse yourself in paradise at our idyllic Langkawi beach resort where relaxation meets convenience.
Situated on private beachfront property, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa provides the perfect balance of the joys of nature and the spoils of opulence. With shopping malls in the vicinity and the jetty just a stone’s throw away The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is the ideal getaway spot for you.
http://www.westinlangkawi.com/
8 Tanjung Rhu Resort *****
The luxurious Tanjung Rhu Resort lies on the northern tip of the Langkawi island of Malaysia. It is nestled in the cool shade of rustling casuarina trees over 2.5km of white sandy beach overlooking the aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea. It is one of the finest boutique resort in Asia renowned for its scenic views, impeccable service and gourmet dining. Here you find a true haven of romance, privacy and tranquility.
Comfortable, Enticing, Enchanting.
These are three words that you will carry with you after spending your time at Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi. With comfortable and luxurious rooms, island tour around Langkawi, an evening at our world renowned restaurants and more; Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi will entices you to come and stay with us longer.
http://www.tanjungrhu.com.my/
7 Shangri-La's Tangjung Aru Resort & Spa *****
A gentle breeze caresses your face as you wake to the sound of waves lapping the beach. The balcony opens up to an inspiring vista of sparkling coral islands and swaying of palm trees.
Sophistication surrounds you in a lavishly decorated suite inspired by Borneo’s rich cultural heritage. Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu, is a perfect tropical getaway, a luxurious tranquil retreat just a short drive from the city.
Yet, excitement beckons as you set out to discover all Kota Kinabalu’s delights. Making your way to Kinabalu National Park, you are thrust into a jungle paradise of natural wonders, rugged landscapes and scenic beauty. From the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, to the famous Orangutans in their natural habitat, it only gets more breathtaking every step of the way.
The afternoon is spent exploring the picturesque town of Kota Belud. As Sabah’s largest and most popular open market, you find gems of all sorts, ranging from handmade handicrafts to mouth-watering local delights like natural honey.
Back at the resort, you look forward to a sunset cruise, which departs from STAR Marina, to catch Borneo's famous sunset. Not long after, you wind down at Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill. Lounging atop one of the beach-dining platforms, over cocktails and a delectable seafood tower, you continue to enjoy the sound of overlapping waves on the shores of Sunset Beach.
A pampering session at CHI, The Spa rounds off the day. With treatments based on traditional Asian healing philosophies, you lose yourself in an enchanted and indulgent journey, all on the resort’s private spa island.
For every experience here, you are surrounded by natural beauty. And it all begins at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu.
http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort/
6 Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort *****
It is dawn, and you are seated in a tower as the majestic new sun rises over Mount Kinabalu in the distance. This is the best breakfast you have ever had.
This is Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort on Pantai Dalit Beach. Set amidst a nature reserve, the resort enchants endlessly with its natural magic.
Your Malaysian-themed room is perched on a verdant hill, with a spectacular beachfront view, surrounded by 400 acres of tropical forest. You see the catamarans along the beach, and can only imagine what other activities await.
The resort is home to an eco-friendly championship golf course and the magnificent Spa at Dalit Bay. Unique to the Rasa Ria resort is the Orangutan Education Centre where you’ll meet Sabah’s icon.
Even the kids have their own fun club. And the more adventurous ones get to help the rangers look after the baby Orang Utans in the resort’s care.
You decide on horse riding today and all-terrain vehicle safari tomorrow. Don’t forget about the deep-sea fishing the day after.
Twilight happens all too soon. But with sunset cocktails and dinner in a beach-side gazebo served by your own private butler, you don’t really mind.
Once you’ve experienced the splendour, nothing else matters. Welcome to paradise.
http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/
5 Pangkor Laut Resort *****
Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world’s premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land.
You will find no other resorts – just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magically memorable moments are the currency.
Of the island's 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its eight Estates. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky.
Nature is respected here, almost revered, and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced.
http://www.pangkorlautresort.com/
4 Four Seasons Resort Langkawi *****
One of only four inhabited islands in an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is a nature-lover’s dream – relished for its equatorial climate, tropical flora and fauna, and clear emerald waters. Two-thirds of the island’s dramatic mountainous landscape is covered with rainforest, while vibrant coral reefs lie just off shore.
Once a haven for pirates, Langkawi’s intriguing cultural and ethnic diversity can be traced back to its days as a centre for Chinese, Indian and Arab traders. And, in a spectacular setting on Langkawi’s northern cape, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi offers easy access to discoveries on land and at sea, from bird watching, snorkelling and diving to jungle trekking, golf and island-hopping tours.
http://www.fourseasons.com/langkawi/
3 The Datai Langkawi *****
The Datai Langkawi is one of a kind. Conceived as a grand retreat, immersed in an ancient virgin rainforest, it is an icon of luxury. Its secluded villas are set on meandering paths leading down to a private bay and white sandy beaches, facing the Andaman Sea; the ultimate in peaceful perfection.
http://www.thedatai-langkawi.com/
2 The Dana Langkawi *****
The Danna Langkawi, a 5-star luxury hotel in Langkawi tells a tale of a lifestyle getaway. It is enveloped by immaculate splendor of sandy beach, marina and lush tropical hills. This boutique hotel in Malaysia embraces the architectural beauty from the Colonial era in a Mediterranean ambiance. From honeymoon to sporting to relaxing, The Danna Langkawi invites you to our concept of luxury vacation in Malaysia.
http://www.thedanna.com/
1 Casa del Mar Langkawi *****
The heart of Casa del Mar's (Spanish for 'Home by the sea') philosophy is to tailor a unique experience around individual guests, providing them with a tranquil hideaway.
Offering sea view accommodation in Langkawi for all, beachside dining options, Spa facilities & water sports, the 34 room Casa del Mar Langkawi is the perfect oasis for travellers looking for a private and peaceful retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia.
Casa del Mar is located on the island of Langkawi, north-west of Peninsula Malaysia. Pulau Langkawi or Langkawi Island is the biggest of this group of 99 magical islands which are on the doorstep just waiting to be explored.
Your home by the sea, Casa del Mar, sits on the island's lovely Pantai Cenang beach, only 10 minutes drive from the Langkawi airport and within walking distance to local cafés and restaurants offering unique opportunity for dining in Langkawi. All other islands attractions are within an hour's ride of this Langkawi resort.
At this Langkawi resort, Casa del Mar Langkawi presents a wide array of dining options that include the sun-kissed patio breakfasts, Lazy deck chair lunches, Pool Bar Sunsets and moonlit beachside dinners. After savoring the tasty food, you can retire at the Wine and Cigar Room.
A UNESCO World Geopark site, Langkawi is a tranquil destination with a tropical beach setting. Guests will find a group of 99 islands waiting to be explored. There are so many activities in Langkawi to try out, and habitats rich in wildlife and flora perfect for a nature walk. Naturally Langkawi...
http://www.casadelmar-langkawi.com
Disclaimer : All photographs and articles appearing on this website are taken from the website of the hotel and resort. Copyright is on the hotel's website and the resort. We are not responsible for the information posted. We only help to promote tourism in Malaysia and also indirectly promoting the hotels and resorts in Malaysia.
10Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa *****
As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 48 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a tranquil and hidden bay framed by crescent shaped white sand beach on one side and the centuries old virgin jungle on the other. Each private villa is rough hewn and hand-crafted by local tradesmen, terraced into the hillside reflecting the traditional simplicity of the Borneo architectural style, blending seamlessly with the comforts and needs of the most sophisticated and discerning luxury traveller.
Private balconies offer jaw dropping vistas of the beach below and the South China Sea beyond. Villas range from simple timbered dwellings, steps from the beach, to opulent 3-bedroom, multi-level units with wrap around decks and indulgent private plunge pools. A dedicated hilltop spa, with exotic private spa pavilions, blends the very finest of Traditional Asian and Western treatments which capture restorative powers of indigenous plants and oils.
http://bungarayaresort.com/
9 The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa *****
The Westin Langkawi Resort & SpaCome and discover the pleasures of tranquility in the midst of luxury at The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa. Immerse yourself in paradise at our idyllic Langkawi beach resort where relaxation meets convenience.
Situated on private beachfront property, The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa provides the perfect balance of the joys of nature and the spoils of opulence. With shopping malls in the vicinity and the jetty just a stone’s throw away The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is the ideal getaway spot for you.
http://www.westinlangkawi.com/
8 Tanjung Rhu Resort *****
The luxurious Tanjung Rhu Resort lies on the northern tip of the Langkawi island of Malaysia. It is nestled in the cool shade of rustling casuarina trees over 2.5km of white sandy beach overlooking the aquamarine waters of the Andaman Sea. It is one of the finest boutique resort in Asia renowned for its scenic views, impeccable service and gourmet dining. Here you find a true haven of romance, privacy and tranquility.
Comfortable, Enticing, Enchanting.
These are three words that you will carry with you after spending your time at Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi. With comfortable and luxurious rooms, island tour around Langkawi, an evening at our world renowned restaurants and more; Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi will entices you to come and stay with us longer.
http://www.tanjungrhu.com.my/
7 Shangri-La's Tangjung Aru Resort & Spa *****
A gentle breeze caresses your face as you wake to the sound of waves lapping the beach. The balcony opens up to an inspiring vista of sparkling coral islands and swaying of palm trees.
Sophistication surrounds you in a lavishly decorated suite inspired by Borneo’s rich cultural heritage. Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu, is a perfect tropical getaway, a luxurious tranquil retreat just a short drive from the city.
Yet, excitement beckons as you set out to discover all Kota Kinabalu’s delights. Making your way to Kinabalu National Park, you are thrust into a jungle paradise of natural wonders, rugged landscapes and scenic beauty. From the Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world, to the famous Orangutans in their natural habitat, it only gets more breathtaking every step of the way.
The afternoon is spent exploring the picturesque town of Kota Belud. As Sabah’s largest and most popular open market, you find gems of all sorts, ranging from handmade handicrafts to mouth-watering local delights like natural honey.
Back at the resort, you look forward to a sunset cruise, which departs from STAR Marina, to catch Borneo's famous sunset. Not long after, you wind down at Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill. Lounging atop one of the beach-dining platforms, over cocktails and a delectable seafood tower, you continue to enjoy the sound of overlapping waves on the shores of Sunset Beach.
A pampering session at CHI, The Spa rounds off the day. With treatments based on traditional Asian healing philosophies, you lose yourself in an enchanted and indulgent journey, all on the resort’s private spa island.
For every experience here, you are surrounded by natural beauty. And it all begins at Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu.
http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/tanjungaruresort/
6 Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort *****
It is dawn, and you are seated in a tower as the majestic new sun rises over Mount Kinabalu in the distance. This is the best breakfast you have ever had.
This is Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort on Pantai Dalit Beach. Set amidst a nature reserve, the resort enchants endlessly with its natural magic.
Your Malaysian-themed room is perched on a verdant hill, with a spectacular beachfront view, surrounded by 400 acres of tropical forest. You see the catamarans along the beach, and can only imagine what other activities await.
The resort is home to an eco-friendly championship golf course and the magnificent Spa at Dalit Bay. Unique to the Rasa Ria resort is the Orangutan Education Centre where you’ll meet Sabah’s icon.
Even the kids have their own fun club. And the more adventurous ones get to help the rangers look after the baby Orang Utans in the resort’s care.
You decide on horse riding today and all-terrain vehicle safari tomorrow. Don’t forget about the deep-sea fishing the day after.
Twilight happens all too soon. But with sunset cocktails and dinner in a beach-side gazebo served by your own private butler, you don’t really mind.
Once you’ve experienced the splendour, nothing else matters. Welcome to paradise.
http://www.shangri-la.com/kotakinabalu/rasariaresort/
5 Pangkor Laut Resort *****
Pangkor Laut is a privately owned island located three miles off the West Coast of Malaysia along the Straits of Malacca. This piece of paradise has been 2 million years in the making, and here you will find one of the world’s premier resorts nestling in the shade of forest giants as old as the land.
You will find no other resorts – just secluded bays curled around pristine beaches, evening skies woven with colour, and a deep sense of serenity reserved exclusively for our guests. A combination of luxury, natural beauty and age-old wilderness woven together to produce an environment where peace and magically memorable moments are the currency.
Of the island's 300 acres, only a fraction has been developed to house the Resort and its eight Estates. Wooden buildings blend seamlessly into the forest as if nature had been the architect dictating how walls curve around foliage, and roofs open up to allow trees to continue on their journey to the sky.
Nature is respected here, almost revered, and it rewards visitors in ways that simply need to be experienced.
http://www.pangkorlautresort.com/
4 Four Seasons Resort Langkawi *****
One of only four inhabited islands in an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is a nature-lover’s dream – relished for its equatorial climate, tropical flora and fauna, and clear emerald waters. Two-thirds of the island’s dramatic mountainous landscape is covered with rainforest, while vibrant coral reefs lie just off shore.
http://www.fourseasons.com/langkawi/
3 The Datai Langkawi *****
The Datai Langkawi is one of a kind. Conceived as a grand retreat, immersed in an ancient virgin rainforest, it is an icon of luxury. Its secluded villas are set on meandering paths leading down to a private bay and white sandy beaches, facing the Andaman Sea; the ultimate in peaceful perfection.
2 The Dana Langkawi *****
The Danna Langkawi, a 5-star luxury hotel in Langkawi tells a tale of a lifestyle getaway. It is enveloped by immaculate splendor of sandy beach, marina and lush tropical hills. This boutique hotel in Malaysia embraces the architectural beauty from the Colonial era in a Mediterranean ambiance. From honeymoon to sporting to relaxing, The Danna Langkawi invites you to our concept of luxury vacation in Malaysia.
http://www.thedanna.com/
1 Casa del Mar Langkawi *****
The heart of Casa del Mar's (Spanish for 'Home by the sea') philosophy is to tailor a unique experience around individual guests, providing them with a tranquil hideaway.
Offering sea view accommodation in Langkawi for all, beachside dining options, Spa facilities & water sports, the 34 room Casa del Mar Langkawi is the perfect oasis for travellers looking for a private and peaceful retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia.
Casa del Mar is located on the island of Langkawi, north-west of Peninsula Malaysia. Pulau Langkawi or Langkawi Island is the biggest of this group of 99 magical islands which are on the doorstep just waiting to be explored.
Your home by the sea, Casa del Mar, sits on the island's lovely Pantai Cenang beach, only 10 minutes drive from the Langkawi airport and within walking distance to local cafés and restaurants offering unique opportunity for dining in Langkawi. All other islands attractions are within an hour's ride of this Langkawi resort.
At this Langkawi resort, Casa del Mar Langkawi presents a wide array of dining options that include the sun-kissed patio breakfasts, Lazy deck chair lunches, Pool Bar Sunsets and moonlit beachside dinners. After savoring the tasty food, you can retire at the Wine and Cigar Room.
A UNESCO World Geopark site, Langkawi is a tranquil destination with a tropical beach setting. Guests will find a group of 99 islands waiting to be explored. There are so many activities in Langkawi to try out, and habitats rich in wildlife and flora perfect for a nature walk. Naturally Langkawi...
http://www.casadelmar-langkawi.com
Disclaimer : All photographs and articles appearing on this website are taken from the website of the hotel and resort. Copyright is on the hotel's website and the resort. We are not responsible for the information posted. We only help to promote tourism in Malaysia and also indirectly promoting the hotels and resorts in Malaysia.
