Holiday Villa Resort and Beachclub Langkawi is a large beachfront resort on Pantai Tengah, the calmer stretch of sand just south of Pantai Cenang. With 231 rooms, it is built for people who want an all-in-one holiday: two outdoor pools, a children's pool and an outdoor hot tub, a main pool with a swim-up bar and lifeguards, a free beach club, a spa, a fitness centre and a long list of sports. Tennis, padel, pickleball and volleyball courts sit beside a kids' playroom and a playground, and guided snorkelling and introductory dives are on offer. The beach is a three-minute walk and Cenang's restaurants, shops and mall are a three-minute drive. It suits families, groups and active travellers on a mid-range budget who want plenty to do without leaving the grounds.
Location and getting around
Pantai Tengah is the middle beach on Langkawi's west coast, a more relaxed stretch than Cenang but close enough to reach it in minutes. The airport is about 11 minutes by car, which makes arrival and departure easy. Cenang Beach, Cenang Mall and the restaurant strip are about three minutes away by car, while Kuah Jetty is around half an hour.
The SkyCab and Telaga Tujuh are a longer drive. Free self parking is available, and a car or taxis are the usual way to get around, since distances between the beaches are not designed for walking in the heat.
Rooms
The resort lists more than twenty room types, mostly king or twin rooms of around 33 square metres in the standard and deluxe categories, with garden, pool or sea views, and Prima suites of about 53 square metres with sea views. Rooms sleep up to three. All rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a safe. Sea-view rooms cost more, and the choice of view is the main way to adjust the price. Families who need more space should compare suites with two connecting standard rooms.
Pools, food and activities
The all-day Lagenda Restaurant, a grab-and-go cafe, a coffee shop and poolside and beachside bars make up the dining options, with a buffet breakfast charged separately on some rates. A pool club and restaurant has an infinity pool with a fee for use. Amoaras Relaxation Spa offers Thai and Balinese massage, scrubs, aromatherapy and hot stone treatments, and reservations are needed. Water sports equipment is available, and guided snorkelling and diving are offered. Babysitting is available for a surcharge.
Who it suits and good to know: families, groups of friends and active couples who want a social resort, and travellers who value being close to Cenang and the airport. It is less suited to those who want a hushed, secluded retreat, since a resort of this size can be busy in school holidays.
A daily facilities fee and a city tax are charged on top of some rates, so check when you book. Pets are not allowed and the minimum check-in age is 18. The best sea conditions are in the drier months from December to March.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront on Pantai Tengah
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a swim-up bar
- ✓Free beach club
- ✓Amoaras Relaxation Spa
- ✓Tennis, padel and pickleball courts
- ✓Kids' playroom and playground
- ✓Snorkelling and introductory dives
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is it to Cenang Beach?+
About a three-minute drive to Cenang Beach and Cenang Mall. The resort's own beach on Pantai Tengah is a three-minute walk.
Is it good for children?+
Yes. It has a children's pool, a kids' playroom, a playground and a long list of sports and water activities.
Are there extra fees?+
A daily facilities fee and a city tax are charged on top of some rates, so check when you book.
