| <b>Hotel</b> review: Four Seasons Langkawi (<b>Malaysia</b>) | the Luxury Travel <b>...</b> Posted: 09 Apr 2014 01:19 PM PDT Wednesday newsletters always feature a hotel and/or flight review. TODAY: FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LANGKAWI (MALAYSIA) With artful design and all-pervading serenity, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi presents a tranquil retreat in the Andaman Sea. Langkawi is an archipelago made up of 99 islands on Malaysia's west coast, where towering granite cliffs, UNESCO-protected mangroves and precitious rainforest showcase labrynthine adventures between land and sea. In this review (more info below our slideshow and youtube clip): - Pros & things we like
- Cons & things to know
- Our verdict
- Tips for future guests
- Best time to visit
- How to get there
This slideshow requires JavaScript. PROS & THINGS WE LIKE: - The resort is located along a beautiful, wide, white sand beach, backed by limestone cliffs that are covered in dense tropical vegetation. The beach is definitely one of the best, if not thé best, on the island of Langkawi.
- The Moroccan/Moorish resort architecture blends in well with the environment. The grounds itself are well kept and the gardeners (of which there are many) are constantly racking, planting and generally maintaining the lush gardens.
- As you would expect from a Four Seasons hotel, the service is excellent and all your needs will be catered for. The staff and management are well trained, courteous at all times, and eager to make one's stay enjoyable. The attention to detail is flawless and by the end of the second day the entire staff will know your preferences and names, and will anticipate your needs perfectly.
- The resort faces the west, so you can watch gorgeous and romantic sunsets from the beach, your villa, or the sunset bar.
- There are two pool areas: one family pool (actually 4 pools in one) and an absolutely stunning adult quiet pool. The latter is a blissful retreat for those guests desiring additional tranquility and privacy, and comes with 8 private walled cabanas for couples to hang out. Amenities at both pools include sunglass polishing, suntan lotion and iced water. Cool towels, freshly sliced tropical fruit and water spray are offered on regular intervals.
- There are three restaurants on property: their signature restaurant Ikan Ikan (our favorite) serves delicious Malaysian food, the Kelapa Grill is ideal for fresh seafood and steaks, and Serai features Italian cuisine. Meals were delicious and were prepared with fresh quality ingredients. Breakfast buffets are impressive with several food stations where you can find everything you want.
- Accommodations are housed in pretty stunning Melaleuca pavillions or private pool villas, which both seamlessly blend Arabian influences with tropical woods and marble. The expansive marble bathroom are especially impressive, offering "his and hers" wash basins, a walk-in wardrobe, a curtained shower alcove and an bathing area featuring a terrazzo soaking tub for two.
- The resort has a wonderful Geo spa offering lots of treatments. Do check out the spa even if you are not booking a treatment. It's a very tranquil area and they allow guests to relax in the 3 gazebos and lounge area inside – even if you not doing a treatment.
 CHECK IN AREA  WELCOME DRINK AND COLD TOWEL  LOBBY  RECEPTION  LOBBY  LAWN  SPA  ADULT POOL  ADULT POOL  ADULT POOL CABANA  ADULT POOL CABANA  ADULT POOL  ADULT POOL  ADULT POOL  BEACH (TOWARDS NORTHEAST)  BEACH (TOWARDS NORTHEAST)  BEACH  BEACH (TOWARDS SOUTHWEST)  BEACH  SUNSET BAR  SUNSET BAR  LOBBY AT NIGHT  SUNSET CONS & THINGS TO KNOW: - A lot of reviews on the internet complain about a cement factory that is facing the beach and ruins the view at the horizon, while others state that is hardly noticeable from the resort unless you are intentionally looking for it. The truth is somewhere in between. The factory sits to the southwest at a distance, whereas the resort is primarily situated to the northeast. While the factory is not an issue in the northeastern part of the resort (watch the youtube clip above), you can't really miss is from the southwestern part of the resort and at sunset from the Rhu bar. So the message may be to request a room/villa in the northeastern part of the resort.
- At certain times of the year, jellyfish are the in the waters around Langkawi and they may cause serious health and safety issues. The watersports staff flags for ocean conditions.
- The (imported) sand is a little rough (not powdery white sand) and waters are not clear (not good for snorkeling). This is not the Maldives or Seychelles after all, but nevertheless, it does feel like a tropical paradise.
- The property is very large and spread out. You can hire bikes (complimentary) to get around the resort during day time. At night, bikes are not recommended due to safety. The very efficient buggy service is always a phone call and 3-4 minutes away.
- Some "partial sea view rooms" are tucked away deeply into the Malaysian jungle, allowing only limited views of the Andaman sea through the vegetation.
 ROOM PAVILLION  ROOM PAVILLION  STAIRS TO ROOM  BEDROOM  BATH  BATHROOM  BED- AND BATHROOM  ROOM TERRACE  BEDROOM OUR VERDICT: - Location: 8/10
- Design: 8/10
- Rooms: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Overall experience: very good: 8,5/10
TIPS FOR FUTURE GUESTS: - Request a hotel room/villa in the norteastern part of the resort.
- Read our tips on how to book a room at a luxury resort like Four Seasons Langkawi.
- Read our tips on how to prepare your trip in time.
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- Malindo Air: via Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- Fire Fly: via Kuala Lumpur, Penang
- Silkair: via Singapore
- Tigerair: via Singapore
- Air Asia: via Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching, Singapore
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