Langkawi Seaview Hotel is a simple, budget-friendly hotel in Kuah, Langkawi's main town and ferry port. With 143 rooms, it is aimed at travellers who want a practical base rather than a beach resort: rooms are consistent in size and layout, there is an indoor pool and a children's pool, a gym, a garden and trails for walking or cycling, and a cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is two minutes on foot from the CHOGM Park and three from Lagenda Park, about 12 minutes from Eagle Square and 14 from the night market. Because Kuah has no swimming beach, the hotel suits arrivals by ferry, short stops, business visits and anyone who plans to spend the days on tours and island trips.
Location and getting around
Kuah is on Langkawi's south-east coast, where the ferries from the mainland arrive. The hotel is a roughly 16-minute walk from Kuah Jetty and about a 17-minute drive from Langkawi International Airport. The parks, Eagle Square and the town's shops and restaurants are within a short walk. The beaches at Cenang and Tanjung Rhu are some way off, with Cenang about 25 minutes away by car, so be realistic about transport costs. Taxis and ride-hailing are the usual options, and some guests rent a car or scooter.
Rooms
All of the room types are around 25 square metres, with a choice of a king bed or twin beds, sleeping two or three. Premier Deluxe and Superior rooms are similar in size, so the main choice is the bed type and whether to include breakfast. Each room has air conditioning, a television, a minibar, a coffee and tea maker, a safe and daily housekeeping. Rooms are compact, but practical for a short stay, and the hotel has lifts, which helps with luggage.
Food, drink and facilities
King Fisher Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a buffet breakfast available for a fee, so compare the price against nearby cafes. Alcohol is not served. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, a gym, meeting rooms, a business centre, a convenience store and laundry facilities. Parking on site is limited, and the property is partly wheelchair-accessible with some limitations, so ask in advance if this matters to you.
Who it suits and good to know: budget travellers, families passing through Kuah, groups visiting for events and anyone who wants to be near the ferry and the town. It is less suited to beach holidays, nightlife or resort pampering, so many visitors treat it as a first or last night stop and move to Cenang or the north coast. Check-in is from the afternoon until late evening, check-out is before noon, and late check-out costs extra. Check when you book for the current room line-up and what is included.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool and children's pool
- ✓Cafe serving three meals daily
- ✓Walk to CHOGM and Lagenda parks
- ✓Close to Kuah ferry jetty
- ✓Gym and garden
- ✓Lifts and free Wi-Fi
- ✓Minibar, safe and tea and coffee in rooms
- ✓Meeting rooms and business centre
Good questions
Is Langkawi Seaview Hotel on a beach?+
No. Kuah has no swimming beach, and Cenang is about 25 minutes away by car, so it suits a base for tours or a stop on arrival.
How far is it from the ferry jetty?+
Roughly a 16-minute walk to Kuah Jetty, or a short taxi ride with luggage.
Does the hotel serve alcohol?+
No, alcohol is not served in the cafe.
