The Datai Langkawi: what to confirm

The Datai Langkawi is a resort at Datai Bay on Langkawi, set in rainforest. Its official site lists 121 rooms, suites and villas ^[1]. It does not state meal packages, a kids club or a boat transfer on the page we read, so those are questions for the resort.

We have split this page in two: what is confirmed, then what to ask. The Langkawi island guide and the island trip cost calculator help you check each answer.

What do we know about The Datai Langkawi?

The official site lists 121 rooms, suites and villas in Canopy, Rainforest and Beach collections, set in rainforest on Langkawi ^[1]. The collections suggest different positions in the grounds, so ask where yours sits.

The page we read does not state meal packages, a kids club or a boat transfer ^[2]. We therefore cannot say whether a stay is room only or includes meals.

We have not reviewed the resort in person, and we do not quote a price for it. Use the quotation to see what is included.

Who might it suit?

It may suit you if you want a quiet rainforest setting and a choice of room collections, and you are happy to compare a quotation line by line. It may also suit a couple planning a slower stay.

A simpler, lower-cost stay may be a better fit if you want to spend your time on tours and meals outside the resort. The guide to choosing a Malaysian island helps you decide the kind of island trip you want.

How do you get there?

Langkawi is reached by air or by ferry to the island, and the last stretch to the resort is by road. Ask the resort about airport or jetty pickup, the cost, and how long the drive takes.

The four-leg island journey guide shows how the arrival day fits together, so check it before you book flights.

Details to confirm before booking

Send these questions to the resort or agent, and keep the answers in writing.

• Which collection is your room in, and how far is it from the beach and the main restaurant?
• Are meals, tea or any activities included, or is the rate room only?
• Is a kids club or children activity programme offered, and for which ages?
• Which meals are included each night, including arrival and departure days, and are tea breaks, snacks and drinks extra?
• Can the property arrange airport or jetty transfers, at what price, and how long should you allow for the drive?
• Which taxes and service charges are added to the room rate, and is anything payable at the resort?
• What are the age bands for child and senior rates, and what is the refund or credit rule for a change of plan?

Is it open on your dates?

We have no confirmed season or closure dates for The Datai Langkawi. Ask whether it is open on your dates, and how your booking is handled if travel is disrupted.

How can you compare it with its neighbours?

The Berjaya Langkawi vs The Datai comparison sets it beside its neighbour, and the Berjaya Langkawi Resort page lists what we confirm about that one. Our Langkawi island guide covers the island itself.