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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Langkawi · Malaysia
Price on request
- Beach
- Island
- Family
EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET levelsEMPTYJET PreferredTop band of the EMPTYJET ranking: strongest multi-source evidence of a true luxury standard. The properties we fly clients to most often.EMPTYJET RecommendSecond band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.EMPTYJET ApprovedThird band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.EMPTYJET rank #371
The Datai
Jln Teluk Datai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- 4.7/5Google rating1,154 reviews · 19 Aug 2026
- 91.5/100La Liste19 Aug 2026
- 85.0/100The World's 50 Best Hotels19 Aug 2026
Best for
- couples
- wellness
- beach
- golf
About The Datai
The Datai Langkawi offers 121 rooms on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia. The resort features a private beach accessible by footpath, an on-site golf course, and a spa set beside a small stream in the rainforest. Dining options include The Gulai House for Malaysian cuisine, The Pavilion for Thai dishes, and The Dining Room. The Els Club Teluk Datai golf course is five minutes away by car from the resort.
The Datai has been recognised on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 list at rank 85 and is included in La Liste's Top 1000 for 2026. The property is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google and has a La Liste score of 91.5 out of 100.
Why it stands out
The Datai is listed as EMPTYJET Recommend for its private beach, on-site golf, spa in a rainforest setting, and multiple dining venues. Its inclusion in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 and La Liste Top 1000, as well as its location on Langkawi island, support its selection.
Key facts
- Keys
- 121 rooms
- Type
- Beach, Island, Golf, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Private beach — The resort’s private footpath leads to dreamy Datai Bay’s idyllic white-sand beach
- On-site golf course — The Els Club Teluk Datai is only five minutes by car from our luxury beach resort
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — The Gulai House; The Pavilion; The Dining Room
Wellness
- Spa — The Spa is situated by a small winding stream surrounded by the sounds and subtle aromatic scent
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Beach
Verified 19 Aug 2026Golf
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
6.4226, 99.6704Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial4 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider7 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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