2025 editionNo. 21

The Datai Langkawi

Langkawi, Malaysia

Why The Datai Langkawi is one of Asia’s Best 100 Hotels 2025.

The Datai Langkawi belongs to its rainforest. Kerry Hill’s architecture recedes beneath ancient canopy, the beach remains magnificently undeveloped, and resident naturalists reveal the ecology with uncommon intelligence. A thoughtful restoration renewed the rooms and dining without disturbing the atmosphere that made the hotel an Asian classic.

Current hotel profile The 2025 list

Hotel information

The essentials.

Destination: Langkawi, Malaysia
Property: Rainforest beach resort
Operator: The Datai
Opened: 1993

AddressJalan Teluk Datai, Langkawi, 07000, MalaysiaOpen map ↗

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Edition factsThe record at a glance

Position: No. 21
Hotel type: Rainforest beach resort
Destination: Langkawi
Country or region: Malaysia
Management in 2025: The Datai
Opening year: 1993