The St. Regis Langkawi occupies a private beachfront on Jalan Pantai Beringin, near Kuah, and at around ninety rooms it feels more intimate than the island's larger resorts. The accommodation ranges from king and twin rooms, many with sea views, to a series of suites with full or partial sea views, up to a panoramic suite of well over a thousand square feet and one- and four-bedroom villas, the biggest with a private pool and space for eight guests. Dining is a strength, with three on-site restaurants covering breakfast through dinner and ocean-facing tables that make the most of the sunsets, along with a poolside bar and a cafe. The resort has an outdoor pool with free cabanas and loungers, a separate children's pool, a full-service spa and activities such as kayaking from the beach. It is also connected to a convention centre, so it can be busier during events.
Location and getting around
Kuah's ferry jetty and Eagle Square are only a few minutes away by car, and a few simple restaurants and a grill are within walking distance of the resort, which is unusual on an island where most hotels are cut off from town. The airport is about a thirty-five to forty minute drive and the resort can arrange transfers for a fee. For the SkyCab, the mangroves and Pantai Cenang you will need a driver or taxi, so it works best for guests who plan a few organised excursions and spend the rest of the time at the resort.
Rooms and who it suits
Couples and honeymooners are the natural audience, thanks to the sea-view rooms and suites, the spa and the service style that the brand is known for. The larger suites and the four-bedroom villa suit family groups and friends travelling together who want privacy and a private pool. Children are welcome and there is a children's pool, but there is less in the way of dedicated kids' entertainment than at the biggest resorts, so families with very active children may prefer a larger property.
Good to know
The beach is private and quiet, with kayaks and loungers, but the water near Kuah is not the island's best for swimming, so most guests use the pool and make day trips to Tanjung Rhu or Cenang when they want a proper beach day. Pool hours run through the day to early evening. Evening events at the neighbouring convention centre can add some activity, so ask about this when you book if you value peace.
Dining on site is the main option in the evening, and the resort can help with tours and transport. If you want the polish of a luxury brand close to the ferry and the town, without the scale of a large resort, it is a strong choice, and a good one for a short stay of two or three nights at the start or end of a trip.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach with kayaking
- ✓Outdoor pool with free cabanas
- ✓Children pool
- ✓Three on-site restaurants
- ✓Poolside bar and cafe
- ✓St. Regis Spa
- ✓Sea-view suites and villas
- ✓Four-bedroom private-pool villa
Good questions
Is The St. Regis Langkawi near Kuah?+
Yes, it is on Jalan Pantai Beringin, a few minutes by car from Eagle Square and the ferry jetty, with a few restaurants within walking distance.
Does it have a private beach?+
Yes, the resort has a private beach with loungers, umbrellas and kayaking. The water near Kuah is not the island's best for swimming, so many guests use the pool.
Are there villas?+
Yes, there are one-bedroom villas and a four-bedroom villa with a private pool that sleeps up to eight, as well as suites with sea views.
