Tanjung Rhu Resort sits on Langkawi's north coast, a three-minute walk from Tanjung Rhu Beach, one of the island's loveliest stretches of sand. It is a resort of suites rather than ordinary rooms, set in landscaped grounds with two outdoor pools, a children's pool and two poolside bars. The accommodation starts at around 50 square metres and rises to family suites of about 80 square metres with two bedrooms, so there is room to spread out. The resort has a spa with couples treatment rooms, a private beach with kayaks, beach volleyball and canoes, tennis courts, archery and bicycle hire. Several restaurants and cafes share the work of keeping guests fed. It is a place to settle in for days, rather than to hop between beaches, and it is well suited to couples, families and anyone who values space and quiet.
Location and getting around
The resort is on the north coast, about 26 minutes by car from Langkawi International Airport and around 34 minutes from Cenang Beach, so it is not the base for nightlife or shopping. That distance is also the charm: the north coast is quiet, with mangroves, limestone outcrops and a beach with few vendors.
Because the resort is some way from the main strips, a car is useful, and free self parking is available. Many visitors arrange taxis for day trips, or join mangrove and island tours that leave from the area.
Rooms
Nine room types make up the line-up, all with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Damai Suite is around 50 square metres with a king bed and garden view. Cahaya Suites are about 60 square metres and come as a king or twin, while the Bayu Suites, around 80 square metres, include a sea-view option and a two-bedroom Bayu Family Suite that sleeps five.
The extra space and separate living areas are the reason many families choose this resort. Sea views cost more than garden views. There is no lift, so ask about ground-floor rooms if stairs are a concern.
Dining and activities
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served across a bistro, a beach-side restaurant and a cafe in the reading room, with two bars by the pools. A buffet breakfast is charged separately on some rates, so check what is included before you compare prices. The spa offers body scrubs, wraps, facials and manicures, and has couples rooms. Two tennis courts, a gym, archery, a library, billiards and bicycle rentals fill the days, and the beach has kayaks and canoes. Supervised children's activities and babysitting are offered for a fee.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, honeymooners and families who want a high-quality beach resort in a calm setting, and travellers who prefer the north coast to the busier Cenang strip. It is less suited to those who want to walk to bars and shops. Swimming conditions at the beach vary with the tide and season, so ask staff before you go in, and the pools are the reliable option.
Pets are not allowed, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Rates are highest from December to March. Check when you book for current inclusions and transfer options.
Why stay here
- ✓Beachfront walk to Tanjung Rhu Beach
- ✓Two outdoor pools and a children's pool
- ✓Two poolside bars
- ✓Spa with couples rooms
- ✓Suites with separate living areas
- ✓Kayaks, canoes and beach volleyball
- ✓Tennis courts, gym and archery
- ✓Free parking and Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Tanjung Rhu Resort from the airport?+
About 26 minutes by car. It is on the quiet north coast, about 34 minutes from Cenang.
Is it good for families?+
Yes. There are family suites with two bedrooms, a children's pool, supervised children's activities and a beach, though the setting is quiet rather than action-packed.
Do I need a car?+
It helps, because the resort is some distance from the main Cenang strip. Taxis and tours can fill the gap.
