Where to stay

For a vacation in the heart of the action, book a hotel at Pantai Cenang Beach. Accommodations in the bustling town include everything from luxury resorts to budget hotels. Visitors here enjoy thrilling watersports of parasailing, Jet Skiing, and more. A luxury escape awaits travelers at Datai Bay, featuring exclusive resorts and an idyllic beach with a backdrop of tropical rainforest. One of Langkawi's most beautiful stretches of sand also offers seclusion and privacy. Book a resort at Tanjung Rhu Beach to enjoy a romantic vacation in the midst of dense jungles, limestone cliffs, and total serenity.

Find adventure activities all around Langkawi. A stay in Pantai Kok puts visitors close to some of the best. Inland attractions near here include Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, with a hike to the top and swimming in spectacular rock pools. Also within easy driving or walking distance is Langkawi Cable Car. Enter through the Oriental Village for a ride that ascends through dense jungles and waterfalls to the peak of Mount Mat Cincang and Langkawi Sky Bridge. To walk through a giant underwater tunnel tank filled with sharks, stingrays, and turtles, book accommodations in Kampung Kedawang, near Underwater World Langkawi.

Langkawi is famous for duty-free stores, bargain buys at local markets, and fantastic restaurants with local and global cuisine. Langkawi's main town, Kuah, is a great place to stay for shopping at Jetty Point Complex near Kuah Jetty, along with dining at fresh seafood restaurants, Chinese restaurants, and fast-food chains. For the perfect blend of shopping, dining, and nightlife, choose a hotel in Pantai Cenang or nearby Pantai Tengah. Visitors can enjoy lively beachfront bars, cocktail lounges, and friendly pubs, along with shopping at numerous souvenir stores and market stalls.