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Gallery

drone shot of the hotel and its rainforest surroundings showing the beach and the water
Resort
The Datai Langkawi Aerial View
wide aerial view of thr main pool area where it has sunlounges around it accompanied by umbrellas
Facilities
The Main Pool
wide exterior shot of the resort in the evening showing the pool and the restaurants a the resort
Resort
The Datai Langkawi at Dusk
two bedroomed beach villa in a sunny setting with a pool and deck chairs around it
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: Two-Bedroom Beach Villa
The Datai Langkawi - One Bedroom Beach Villa (Living Room)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: One Bedroom Beach Villa (Living Room)
canopy collection building with multiple levels and balconies surrounded by green rainforest
Accommodation
The Canopy Collection: Canopy Suite
canopy deluxe bedroom in the daytime with a double bed and a sofa and chairs that look out a window
Accommodation
The Canopy Collection: Canopy Deluxe (Bedroom)
The Datai Langkawi - Canopy Deluxe (Bathroom)
Accommodation
The Canopy Collection: Canopy Deluxe Bathroom
Accommodation
The Datai Estate Villa (Master Bedroom)
Accommodation
The Datai Estate Villa (Master Bathroom)
The Datai Langkawi - The Datai Estate Villa - Double Bedroom
Accommodation
The Datai Estate Villa (King Bedroom)
The Datai Estate Villa - Seraya Dining Room
Accommodation
The Datai Estate Villa (Second Living Room)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: Two-Bedroom Beach Villa (Living Room)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: Two-Bedroom Beach Villa
The Datai Langkawi - The Beach Collection - Two Bedroom Beach Villa Dining Area
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: Two-Bedroom Beach Villa (Common Area)
The Datai Langkawi - One Bedroom Beach Villa (Bedroom)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: One-Bedroom Beach Villa (Bedroom)
The Datai Langkawi - One Bedroom Beach Villa (Bathroom)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: One-Bedroom Beach Villa (Bathroom)
The Datai Langkawi - One Bedroom Beach Villa (Swimming Pool)
Accommodation
The Beach Collection: One-Bedroom Beach Villa (Private Pool)
Accommodation
The Rainforest Collection: Rainforest Villa (Bedroom)
lit up rainforest villa bedroom at night that has a double bed, sofa, table and chairs
Accommodation
The Rainforest Collection: Rainforest Villa (Bedroom)
The Datai Langkawi - Rainforest Villa (Bathroom)
Accommodation
The Rainforest Collection: Rainforest Villa (Bathroom)
a pool patio with comfy chairs and a table Infront of a private pool at a rainforest pool villa
Accommodation
The Rainforest Collection: Rainforest Pool Villa (Private Pool)
rainforest pool villa with a pool patio and private pool
Accommodation
The Rainforest Collection: Rainforest Pool Villa (Exterior View)
a single butterfly on a flower
Nature
Emerald peacock butterfly
The Datai Langkawi - Rainforest Walk 3
Experiences
Langkawi Naturalist Irshad Mobarak leading a rainforest walk
Nature in Langkawi
Nature
Juvenile Dusky Langur
Nature
Water lily pond at The Lobby
Experiences
Butterfly Walk
Experiences
Butterfly Walk
sustainability chief advisor irshad mobarak
Experiences
Irshad Mobarak, Langkawi Naturalist and Environmental Custodian
Nature
Buttress root of a rainforest Strangling Fig tree
sunloungers on the datai beach overlooking the ocean in a sunny setting
Facilities
The Datai Beach
exterior shot of tables and chairs set up at the beach bar in the the day with sun loungers out in the sun on the beach
Dining
The Beach Bar
Exterior shot of tables and chairs set up at the beach club for the evening
Dining
The Beach Club (Dinner setting)
exterior shot of the a lit up pavilion restaurant in the evening surrounded by green rainforest
Dining
The Pavilion
The Datai Langakwi - The Pavilion (Interior)
Dining
The Pavilion (Interior)
exterior shot of the pavillion restaurant all lit up in the evening time
Dining
The Pavilion (Exterior view)
exterior shot of one the resorts restaurants the gulai house in the evening with a a path leading up to it
Dining
The Gulai House (Exterior view)
The Datai Langkawi - The Gulai House (Interior)
Dining
The Gulai House (Interior view)
exterior shot of the dining room in the evening time with the tables and chairs set up in front of the main pool
Dining
The Dining Room (Exterior view)
The Datai Langkawi - The Dining Room (Interior)
Dining
The Dining Room (Outdoor seating)
The Datai Langkawi - The Dining Room (Walk-in Wine Cellar)
Dining
The Dining Room (Walk-in Wine Cellar)
exterior shot of the nature centre in the evening with straw roof and comfy seating area
Facilities
The Nature Centre (Exterior view)
The Datai Langkawi - The Nature Centre (patio)
Facilities
The Nature Centre (Patio)

Brand Film

The Datai Langkawi... forever after
The Datai Langkawi... forever after
Our cinematic short film is an emotional story about visiting The Datai.
Brand Film
The Luxury To Be Your Natural Self
The Datai Langkawi is a luxurious destination resort that nestles in the heart of an ancient rainforest.

The Chef Series

The Chef Series 2025 - Jordi Artal
The Chef Series 2025 - Jordi Artal
(Cinc Sentits, Barcelona, Spain)
14 March 2025
The Chef Series 2025 - Ana Roš
The Chef Series 2025 - Ana Roš
(Hiša Franko, Kobarid, Slovenia)
24 January 2025
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Angela Hartnett, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Nieves Barragán Mohacho
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Angela Hartnett, Lisa Goodwin-Allen, Nieves Barragán Mohacho
(Murano, Northcote and Sabor, United Kingdom)
11 October 2024
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Cristina Bowerman
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Cristina Bowerman
(Glass Hostaria, Italy)
02 August 2024
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Florence Dalia
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Florence Dalia
(16 by Flo, Taiwan)
07 June 2024
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Melba Nunis
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Melba Nunis
(Kristang Cuisine, Malaysia)
19 April 2024
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Douce Steiner
The Chef-fe Series 2024 - Douce Steiner
(Hirschen, Germany)
23 February 2024
The Chef Series 2023 - Sébastien Bras
The Chef Series 2023 - Sébastien Bras
(Bras, France)
13 December 2023
The Chef Series 2023 - Mano Thevar
The Chef Series 2023 - Mano Thevar
(Thevar, Singapore)
23 June 2023
The Chef Series 2023 - Darren Teoh
The Chef Series 2023 - Darren Teoh
(Dewakan/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
28 April 2023
The Chef Series 2023 - Arnaud Faye
The Chef Series 2023 - Arnaud Faye
(La Chèvre d'Or / France)
03 February 2023
The Chef Series 2023 - Tom Aikens
The Chef Series 2023 - Tom Aikens
(Muse/London, United Kingdom)
21 December 2022
The Chef Series-Malaysia-Chefs Lee and Yong
The Chef Series-Malaysia-Chefs Lee and Yong
(Eat and Cook/ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
07 October 2022
The Chef Series-Malaysia-Chef Masashi Horiuchi
The Chef Series-Malaysia-Chef Masashi Horiuchi
(Entier / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
19 August 2022
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Raymond Tham
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Raymond Tham
(Beta and Skillet / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
17 June 2022
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Azli Ahmad
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Azli Ahmad
(OpenHouse / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
22 April 2022
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Masaki Arakawa
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Masaki Arakawa
(Sushi Azabu / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
26 February 2022
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Johnson Wong
The Chef Series - Malaysia: Chef Johnson Wong
(Gen Restaurant / Penang, Malaysia)
07 January 2022
The Chef Series - Pure Nature by Chef Nils Henkel
Pure Nature by Chef Nils Henkel
(Restaurant Schwarzenstein / Geisenheim, Germany; two Michelin stars)
26 March 2020
The Chef Series - Discovery by Darren Chin
Discovery by Darren Chin
(DC Restaurant / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)
27 December 2020
The Chef Series - Eagles and Hawkers by Will Meyrick
Eagles and Hawkers by Will Meyrick
(Sarong Group / Bali, Indonesia; The Street Food Chef)
18 August 2016
The Chef Series - Michel Roux at The Datai Langkawi
Michel Roux at The Datai Langkawi
(The Waterside Inn / Berkshire, United Kingdom; three Michelin stars)
22 March 2016

Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series

Serenity - The Datai Well-being Series 2025 - Dr Leonard McGill
Serenity - The Datai Well-being Series 2025 - Dr Leonard McGill
Developer of Structural/Energetic Integration Therapy
13 February 2025
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman (Part 3)
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Fitness Professional and Yoga Instructor
21 December 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Hannah Prescott
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Hannah Prescott
Nutritionist/Fitness Instructor
12 October 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Savy Ho
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Savy Ho
Certified Sound Healer, Yoga and Meditation, Malaysia
19 August 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Dr Lim Xiang Jun
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Dr Lim Xiang Jun
Specialist in TCM and Acupuncturist, Singapore
14 June 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Bastien Gonzalez
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Bastien Gonzalez
Podiatrist, France
22 April 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series - Dr Rafael Bagheri
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Chiropractor, Canada
06 February 2024
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Fitness Professional and Yoga Instructor, Canada
10 December 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Christina Shiu
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Christina Shiu
Singing Bowl Sound Healing Practitioner, Singapore
07 October 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Roxanne De Guzman
Fitness Professional and Yoga Instructor, Canada
07 August 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Paul Emery
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Paul Emery
Creator: A Peaceful Mind, Thailand
14 June 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Dr Rui Pedro Loureiro
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Dr Rui Pedro Loureiro
TCM/Acupuncture, Portugal
01 April 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Bastien Gonzalez
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Bastien Gonzalez
Podiatrist, France
18 March 2023
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Dr Rafael Bagheri
Serenity – The Datai Well-being Series: Dr Rafael Bagheri
Chiropractor, Canada
31 December 2022

The Datai Pledge - Community Films

Community Film - Overview and Introduction
Community Film - Overview and Introduction
Initiatives range from helping local fishers with beach clean ups, supporting artisans with sustainable enterprises, and assisting farmers in cultivating organic produce, to highlighting the work of grass-roots social enterprises, and educating the future citizens of Langkawi on environmental issues.
Community Film - The Kansha Life Project
Community Film - The Kansha Life Project
The Kansha Life Project documents the work of a social enterprise which has devised creative ways to upcycle and recycle commercial waste that would otherwise end up in the landfill, into beautiful new products for sale, with help from The Datai Pledge.
Community Film - Geng Bersih Kampung
Community Film - Geng Bersih Kampung
Geng Bersih Kampung (GBK) tells the story of a lively community space which has provided local youth with an array of life skills.
Community Film - Eco-Schools
Community Film - Eco-Schools
The Eco-Schools film shows the positive impact of its environmental education programme on pupils of SK Temonyong primary school, one of the three Langkawi schools sponsored by The Datai Pledge.

The Datai Pledge - Pillar Films

The Datai Pledge - Overview
The Datai Pledge - Overview
The Datai Pledge is our commitment to protecting the natural heritage and culture of Langkawi. All our films were shot in and around Datai Bay and Langkawi island to raise awareness of our initiatives and the work of our NGO and social enterprise partners in preserving the spectacular biodiversity and supporting the welfare of the local community.
The Datai Pledge - Pure For The Future Film
The Datai Pledge - Pure For The Future Film
Discover our efforts to reach zero waste to the landfill (which we have achieved for the first time in Dec 2021!) and our sustainable community enterprises. Meet the team and those working tirelessly to make it all happen.
The Datai Pledge - Fish For The Future Film
The Datai Pledge - Fish For The Future Film
Watch the efforts of this pillar of The Datai Pledge, which is all about the protection of coral reefs, dolphins and other marine life within the waters of the Langkawi Archipelago. In partnership with MareCet.
The Datai Pledge - Wildlife For The Future Film
The Datai Pledge - Wildlife For The Future Film
Our efforts to regenerate rainforests and protect the amazing plants and wildlife within it, in particular our conservation work on hornbills, gave birth to this Wildlife for the Future pillar. In partnership with Gaia.
Youth For The Future Film
Youth For The Future Film
Meet some of Langkawi’s school children as they participate in the environmental education initiatives created as part of the Eco- Schools programme. In partnership with Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF).

Renovation Series

A New Chapter Awaits
A New Chapter Awaits
The Datai Langkawi officially closed its doors to embark on an extensive restoration project.
Datai Investing in People
Datai Investing in People
The Datai Langkawi supports and nurtures its talents with a certification education programme during the resort's closure
Sneak Peek of the Renovation
Sneak Peek of the Renovation
Arnaud Girodon, General Manager and Didier Lefort, Interior Designer of DL2A talks about the start of our renovation journey.
Calm Amidst the Chaos
Calm Amidst the Chaos
The resort is slowly starting to take shape and progressing well on renovation works.
The Race to The Finish Line
The Race to The Finish Line
A glimpse of our renovation progress before the big unveil.
The Making of The New Datai
The Making of The New Datai
A time-lapse video of The Datai Langkawi’s remarkable renovation journey.
Welcome back
Welcome back
The legendary The Datai Langkawi reopens its doors after one year of renovation.