One of Malaysia’s finest resorts the Datai, situated on one of the Langkawi Islands in Malaysia is an exquisite luxury hotel surrounded by a breathtaking tropical rainforest and served with its own private beach onto the Andaman Sea.

The resort consists of a range of deluxe bedrooms, private villas and pool suites so there is plenty of accommodation options to suit most guests from those wanting luxurious hotel suites to secluded peaceful private villas with scenic rainforest views. Rooms are accessorised with TV, DVD Player, mini bar, free wifi and stocked with Molten Brown toiletries, as you can see even the finer details are paid the utmost attention and no stone is left unturned.

The Datai has four restaurants on offer. Authentic Thai Cuisine can be enjoyed at the Pavilion restaurant which can be found on stilts in the middle of the rainforest letting you enjoy your meals in fabulous tranquil surroundings. The Dining Room located at the hotel serves a mixture of western and Malaysian food. The Beach Club restaurant offers a range of buffet style food catering for all tastes both whilst enjoying the beach views. Finally for an authentic Malaysian outdoor dining experience The Gulai House is a traditional a la carte restaurant serving Malay and Indian food. To get into the true spirit of Malaysian meal times you can eat sitting on the floor, or if you prefer, normal tables.

The Lobby lounge is the destination for cocktails and snacks throughout the day and becomes adult only in the evening.

There are activities to suit most interests; nature lovers and explorers at heart can take a guided nature walk or go mountain biking through the natural rainforest and see some of Malaysia’s famous plants and creatures. For the more reserved the nearby championship golf course offers an enjoyable game of golf with a rare 19th hole! A health club is available to guests of the hotel along with several water sporting activities, tennis courts and more.

The Datai is home to an award winning spa which offers a variety of treatments either individually or as a couple. Located in rainforest pavilions these treatments include hot stone massages, eye treatments and facials made ever so more relaxing thanks to the tranquillity of the rainforest. Treatment packages can last from 15 minutes for an eye or hand treatment to 3 hours for an indulgent package of treatments including facials, massages and body polishes – these would be a perfect honeymoon gift for the newly wedded bride.

There are two pools available at the Datai Hotel. The first being adult only is situated looking down on the hillside for wonderful views and the second pool nearer to the beach is family and child orientated.

Although this hotel is more suited to adults, couples and honeymooners children are more than catered for in all aspects of the hotel as under 12′s get to stay for free! The restaurant has a special children’s menu and a babysitting service is available.

The Datai is a luxurious spa resort which is ideal for a self indulgent glamorous holiday or romantic honeymoon.

Kuching – Western Borneo

The Capital of The Sarawak Province in Malaysia is Kuching.  The city has a population of some 450’000 inhabitants which makes it Malaysia’s fourth largest city. The city has a reputation as being clean, neat and tidy and is built up around the large Sarawak river which is it’s lifeline. Kuching is an old Malay word for cat and you’ll see statues of cats throughout the city. Home to some good museums, a wide range of restaurants and some good shopping and parks Kuching deserves more than a quick stopover on your Malaysia Holiday.

Kuhing Waterfront

Near to Kuching is the Bako National Park accessible by road (one hour) plus boat (twenty minutes). At the Bako National Park you can take jungle trails of varying lengths – just remember that jungle trekking can be hard going and you need to plan for enough daylight. If you are lucky you may have an encounter with Orangutans in the jungle so be ready with your camera!

Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach

The 2km long Cenang beach has the largest offer of restaurants, bars and watersports. Since the beach is located on the west coast this is a great place to enjoy the sunset from. There is everything from luxury hotels to popular Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort and Casa del Mar in Spanish colonial style. Underwater World with its shopping centre is also located on Pantai Cenang.

Tengah Beach

Tengah Beach

Tanjung Rhu Beach

At this beautiful beach, 23KM from Kuah you’ll find a swimming haven a calm bay with warm, blue water and palm fringed beach. This beach lends it’s name to the luxurious Tanjung Rhu Resort.

Holidays at Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi

A bit of a hidden gem on Langkawi’s North Coast. Beautifully nestled in tropical gardens with ponds, canals, spectacular limestone cliff, waterfall, small streams and the beautiful sandy beach are all a delight on the eye at this five star luxury resort. The Hotel restaurant serves food from all corners of the world including Italy, France, as well as local specialities.

Book a holiday to The Tanjung Rhu Resort

To book a holiday to The Tanjung Resort, Langkawi we are pleased to recommend :

Kuoni – see a video of the resort and book online for a discount at their award winning website.

Holidays Please – If you prefer the personal touch or want something more complicated such as Twin Centre please fill in the enquiry form to your right.

Most of the resort is geared up to relaxation and well being and has an excellent spa. Anyone who wants a more active holiday can focus on excursions in the archipelago, water sports, tennis, or take the opportunity to rent a bicycle. If you play golf, we recommend Datai Golf Course, for a unique jungle setting.

At the Tanjung Rhu Resort the service seems effortless as it is attentive but not obtrusive.
The rooms are all cool and nicely decorated in soft Asian yet vaguely Scandic style.

Relaxing Holidays in Langkawi

No loud bars, visible prostitution or obtrusive vendors.
Not a building higher than the palm trees on the beach.
It is hardly what one might expects of the largest sand and sea destination in Malaysia but it’s true.

Get there: Check our Malaysia Flights & Malaysia Deals guides.
Eating: nasi goreng with a soft drink, £1.50. 33 cl  beer, £1, Main courses at decent restaurant from £3
Get around: Taxi, rental car or moped. Moped hire costs £5 for one day. Local buses with poor frequency. Ferry to Penang and Satun in Thailand (e.g. for flight to Phuket).
When? Malaysia’s west coast in Langkawi can be visited all year round – driest November to March.
East Coast should be avoided from November to February when rainfall is heavy and tourist resorts will be closed.

The feeling after landing on Langkawi is significant: On Langkawi calm reigns and there is a friendly old island charm.
Langkawi, the main island of the northwestern Malaysia islands does not follow the rule book for exploitation. A comparison with Thailand’s largest seaside resorts such as Phuket or Kuta Beach in Bali seems laughable.
It seems just about everything – from shopping to fine roads and luxury hotels – have come under careful consideration. Tourism is highly developed (and more focused on the affluent than the backpack travelers), but it has not gone out of control and become vulgar which means Langkawi lends itself to honeymoons in particular.

Book a holiday to Langkawi

If you are looking for a tailor made holiday to Langkawi for a luxury holiday or honeymoon your best bet is Holidays Please who have a large team of travel experts that will work with you on an individual basis to tailor the perfact holiday for you. If you’re the independent type you can also look for flight + hotel deals at ebookers.com. The airport code for Langkawi is LGK.

What’s a holiday in Langkawi like?

Most days on Langkawi are lazy days on the water with good food and drink in the evening or a few beers when the sun has gone down. With a moped rental you can do a tour around the island on the beautiful asphalt roads. Check out the crowds in the town of Kuah with lots of hotels, department stores full of shoppers, fast food restaurants and ferry terminal. Drive inland on low trafficked roads surrounded by jungle-covered mountains. Here, life is rural and traditional with water buffalo and rice paddies.

Travel to / from Malaysia.

If you already in Asia, there are many options if you want to get to Malaysia. An infinite number of travel agents in Thailand offer bus tours to nearly anywhere on the Malay Peninsula. There are also airports in almost all major Malaysian cities. If you are still in the UK please refer to our Malaysia flights guide.

You do not need a visa if your stay in Malaysia will be less than 90 days, but it is a prerequisite for any visitor’s passport to be valid six months after entry. If you exceed the permitted duration of stay you could be sentenced to a fine. Should you stay longer than 90 days, or are planning to work in Malaysia it is highly recommend to visit The Malaysian Embassy before you travel into the country.

Warning: Some tour operators try to trick travelers from Thailand by asking for money for a visa to enter Malaysia, so watch out! It’s free to enter Malaysia.

Travelling around Malaysia

Bus Travel in Malaysia
Traveling by bus is a good and cheap option. In most cities, there are travel agencies that have daily departures to all major destinations in the Malay Peninsula. The buses are a good standard and night buses are a good choice if travelling on a long journey and on a budget as you will save the cost of one nights hotel. However, there are no toilets on the buses, and most drivers only stop if they’re told.

Price examples:
Penang – Kuala Lumpur: 26 Ringgit
Kuala Lumpur – Mersing: 22 Ringgit
Kuala Lumpur – Singapore: 30 Ringgit

Train Travel in Malaysia

If you are tired of long bus journeys you can take the train. The trains are modern, fresh and offer good service. Most have one or two train wardens which helps to make sure you get off at the right station. Unfortunately there are only two train lines, one going from Singapore via Butterworth and into Thailand, while the other goes up the East coast – through jungle scenery – to Khota Bharu.

Price examples:
Five-day pass: 150 Ringgit
Kuala Lumpur – Butterworth: 27 Ringgit
Kuala Lumpur – Jahor Bahru: 26 Ringgit

Malaysia Railways Website

Malaysia Internal Flights

Many of the larger cities have airports, and it is easy to book via the Internet or directly to the airport. The two main airlines are Malaysia Airlines, which is a bit more expensive but offers a bit better service than the other alternative Asia Airlines

See websites for pricing information:

Malaysia Airlines
Air Asia

Local travel in Malaysia

Taxi
Similar to Thailand, it is cheap to take taxis in Malaysia. Although most taxis don’t have meters, so it is a fixed price that applies. If the price offered by the driver seems a bit too high, go to another taxi. At most bus stations and airports are areas where you can get a taxi.

Bus
Local buses in Malaysia are usually clean but don’t have air conditioning. At most major bus stations, there are information staff employed by bus companies who you can ask for help when you can not find the right line. Payment is done in most cases in front of the driver – have the right money ready.
Price examples:
Most local travel costs between 1-4 Ringgit.

Accommodation in Malaysia

Accommodation in Malaysia is just like the rest of Asia is a rather uneven standard, but there are plenty of places to choose from. For the cheapest rooms in big cities head to “Chinatown”.

Malaysia Hotels : We recommend RoomWizard where you can compare prices from all the leading hotel booking websites in one fast search.

Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur – Overview

Renaissance Hotel

Large, unique luxury hotel centrally located in Kuala Lumpur not far from The Petronas Towers. The hotel consists of two parts, “West Wing” with classic European style and the “East Wing” in bright pastel colors and Asian style. There is also an attractive pool area with sun loungers and pool bar. Several bars and restaurants with a la carte service, including Japanese, Chinese and Mediterranean. Coffee-shop, Room Service, Fitness Centre, Spa, Business Centre and Minimarket complete the list of amenities at the hotel.

Book The Renaissance Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Doubles for 2-3 people. Rooms in the East Wing are cheaper than The West Wing.

• Compare rates at roomwizard.co.uk.
• ebookers.com – Use their best rate guarantee to ensure you get the best price.
• For city breaks or twin centres with this hotel get great advice at HolidaysPlease.co.uk

Bedrooms

Good rooms with air conditioning . Some have king-size bed. Extra bed in the roll-away bed. TV, telephone and minibar. Iron and board. Carpet. Bath / shower and toilet.

Meals

Buffet breakfast is available. Check when you book if it’s included or arrange at check-in. There are five restaurants on site:

• Dynasty Chinese Restaurant - This restaurant serves Cantonese cuisine & dim sum.
• Mediterranean - A restaurant with an elegant setting, Mediterranean offers an impressive à la carte menu, attentive service and an extensive wine list.
• Sagano Restaurant - This award-winning restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern Japanese setting.
• Temptations - Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves local, Asian & international cuisine.
• Vogue Cafe – Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves creations from the Pacific Rim.

If you fancy a bit of an culinary adventure have a look at this great article about The World’s hottest chili.

Other

Built 1996 Renovated in 2006. 27 floors. Elevator. 910 rooms. Desk. Internet for a fee, payable by the hour. Air conditioning. Pool towels can be borrowed.

Address

Corner of Jalan Ampang & Jalan Sultan Ismail.
50450 Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia

Malaysia – Truly Asia. As the saying slogan goes.

Whether you want a twin centre including Kuala Lumpur or even combining Thailand and Malaysia or a totally relaxing beach holiday having massages and drinking cocktails, fill in this short enquiry form and a Malaysia honeymoon expert will help you find your perfect honeymoon in Malaysia.

Malaysia offers some fantastic honeymoon opportunities with opportunities for true relaxation on a pristine beach, spa treatments to revitalise, wildlife encounters and excellent culinary experiences.