4 luxury eco-resorts in Langkawi, Malaysia to book this summer: from five-star hotels Four Seasons and The Datai Langkawi to boutique retreat Ambong Ambong and family-friendly Cottage by The Sea

May 31 , 2023

Langkawi Island in Malaysia is home to a Unesco Global Geopark and is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after eco destinations in Asia. Photo: Lartisien

Langkawi is Malaysia’s hottest new eco-tourism destination and luxury hotels like the Four Seasons are jumping in to fill the growing demand for wellness and sustainability with five-star amenities

The Datai Langkawi is the first resort in the world to be awarded the EarthCheck Eco Certification while Ambong Ambong Rainforest Retreat and Cottage by The Sea emphasise regenerative tourism

Langkawi’s tourism has historically been dominated by budget travellers and backpackers, prized for its rustic amenities and beachside bars. Post-pandemic, however, Langkawi’s resorts and hotels are starting to cater to a growing demand for sustainable tourism.

High-end resorts and hotels are expanding their operations in green destinations like Malaysia’s Langkawi Island. Photo: Lartisien

Mixing wellness and sustainability with five-star amenities in a Unesco-protected national park, Langkawi is now becoming one of Asia’s most sought-after green destinations, with a new wave of high-end accommodations that embrace elements like biophilic design, regenerative tourism excursions, farm-to-table vegan dining, and even on-site naturalists.

Looking to book an eco-friendly escape this summer? Here are four luxury eco-resorts in Langkawi where environmental consciousness meets indulgence, and opulence and sustainability go hand in hand.

1. Ambong Ambong

Family-owned eco-retreat Ambong Ambong has spectacular views of the Andaman Sea. Photo: Agoda

Tucked away on the gentle slopes of Langkawi’s lush rainforests is Ambong Ambong Rainforest Retreat. This family-owned boutique eco-retreat is a haven for nature enthusiasts, spread over a whopping 3.8 hectares of land with sky-high views of the Andaman Sea’s azure-blue waters below.

The low-density, low-impact property offers two accommodation types: a boutique hilltop resort with 11 suites, studios and cottages; and nine commodious private villas, each with their own 12-metre long infinity pools (with kids’ paddling pool), outdoor bathtub, kitchenette, well-appointed interiors and sweeping terrace and patio.

Ambong Ambong Rainforest Retreat has Langkawi’s only vegan fine dining establishment. Photo: Agoda