The island of Langkawi (officially Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah) is home to some of the most spectacular beaches where you are sure to be in awe as you gaze upon the soft, white, iridescent sand. We were lucky enough stay at the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi on this beautiful island and even though we had experienced Four Seasons stays before we are always so pleasantly surprised as to how accommodating and incredible our stay always is. Surrounded by bold blue skies, lovely teal oceans and an abundance of Malay jungle, nature lovers are sure to feel as though they’ve gone to heaven at the Four Seasons. The property also boasts a 1.4 km long immaculate beach surrounded by beamingly green rainforests.
Watch the Sunset and enjoy a drink at Rhu Bar
Langkawi was our first introduction to the country of Malaysia, drawing us in as it was very easy to travel to by plane from Australia and as we soon found out is honestly just as much of a paradise island as the Maldives or any other island you may have on your bucket list. We spent our time enjoying all the experiences the resort had to offer and sipping on cocktails made by their very own mixologist Surinder while watching the sunset on the striking beach at Rhu Bar.
Even though we were in Langkawi during the so-called rainy season (between May and September), we can tell you that there was hardly any rain during our stay. On the days that it did rain it would happen very early in the morning and completely clear up in an hour or two with no signs of it ever having rained at all. We were told that this was quite common in Langkawi and that it very rarely rains for a whole day straight.
The Four Seasons gave us the pleasure of spending a few nights in two different rooms on their property which were both equally as exquisite as each other. Our first room was perched up on the second floor, the stairs and the façade of the room had a very rustic and bungalow-like feel which matched its surroundings fantastically. As we reached our room we saw that the walls were glass doors which looked out onto the impeccably trimmed green field which led to the adult quiet pool. The view of the greenery on this property was breathtaking as each hedge was trimmed and each flower pruned to perfection. The interior of the room was enormous with extremely high ceilings to match making you feel as though you were outside even though you weren’t. With dark stained flooring and furniture to match we felt very luxurious while also being able to enjoy a jungle inspired theme.
The second room was on the ground floor with the same exquisite glass walls which looked out onto the ocean in the distance. The interiors of both rooms were consistent in décor but this time we had a large outdoor jacuzzi/bath in the backyard. This was such a unique experience as the tall trees surrounded our jacuzzi tub from all angles. We sat there gazing onto the forested hills above while relaxing in our oasis of bubbles.
Our second lower level Villa at the Four Seasons Langkawi
Wherever we went on the resort we could hear the gorgeous chirping of many species of birds, monkeys and other fascinating creatures. However, if you think you can hear monkeys you may want to check twice as the drongos birds have a talent of imitating them quite well. If you are in an adventurous mood you can also take hikes into the dense rainforests and experience these creatures in their natural habitats.
Dine on the Beach at Kapala Grill, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Morning Yoga at the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
One of our favourite activities on the island was the complimentary morning yoga class held at the Four Seasons green field which had a view of a large lily pond and of course the glorious ocean in the background. It was just the most ideal way to start the day with the most unreal view accompanying it. We also thoroughly enjoyed the mangroves tour we took with the Four Seasons’ resident and most experienced naturalist Aidi Abdullah. It was a leisurely 3-hour tour through the mangroves of Langkawi taking the best stops along the way to gaze upon hundreds of soaring eagles, getting up close and personal with the monkeys, vipers, crabs and gliding through narrowly gaping caves which many bats call home. It was an experience we will never forget and we learnt so many amazing things along the way. Aidi’s passion for the mangroves is inspiring and contagious, we would recommend this activity to everyone.
We spent our evenings exploring our enormous resort and dining at the incredible Malay restaurant called Ikan-Ikan as well as the beautiful ocean front restaurant Kelapa Grill where you can let your hair down and feel the soft ocean sand nestled underneath your feet while you dine. There are also activities outside the property you can do if you want to venture out and visit the local town center where they host the night markets or go to the cable cars and Sky Bridge.
Whether you’re a beach bum or an occasional stroller by the sea, the waters are perfectly warm and inviting making each dip a most pleasant experience. We advise you to roll out your towel on the soft sand and have a dip in the ocean at least once. If you are not interested, there are many pools which cater to non-beach goers. The quiet adult pool was a very relaxing and indulgent experience but there is also a family pool which is just a beautiful and kid friendly. The property also offers archery classes for their guests, rock climbing, sailing, surfing, canoeing and much more if you are so inclined.
The adult quiet pool at the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi features private enclaves for couples to enjoy the uninhibited infinity pool views of the perfect sunset.
It is safe to say that we look forward to exploring more of Malaysia in the near future and cannot wait for another opportunity to return to the Four Seasons Langkawi and bask in its glorious beauty once again.
