The Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa sits on a private beach on the Kuah side of the island, a short distance from the town's ferry jetty and the waterfront at Eagle Square. It is one of the island's bigger resorts, with around two hundred rooms, suites and villas. Accommodation runs from garden and ocean-view rooms with a king bed or twin beds, through one-bedroom suites, to a two-bedroom suite and a range of one- and two-bedroom villas, some with their own pools and some on the beachfront, topped by a five-bedroom villa for large groups. The resort has four outdoor pools plus a children's pool, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar, a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a spa that offers massages and body treatments, and a children's club. It is a classic holiday resort, designed so that you can unpack, settle in and let the days run themselves around the pools and the sand.
Location and getting around
The resort is in the Kuah area, so the ferry terminal, the town's duty-free shops and Eagle Square are all close, while the airport is around a thirty-five to forty minute drive. That makes it one of the most convenient bases for anyone arriving by sea from the mainland or Penang. The trade-off is that it is a good drive to the beaches and sights on the west and north of the island, so plan on taxis, a hired driver or a rental car for the SkyCab, Pantai Cenang and the Kilim mangroves.
Many guests use the resort as a self-contained base and head out for one or two organised tours.
Rooms and who it suits
The garden-view and ocean-view rooms are a sound choice for couples and small families, and the suites give extra living space. Families with several children or groups travelling together will appreciate the villas, some of which have private pools and direct beach access.
The children's club, which carries a surcharge, the shallow children's pool and free infant beds make it easy to travel with little ones. Couples who want some quiet can head to the swim-up bar and the quieter corners of the grounds, and the spa offers beach massages as well as treatments indoors.
Good to know
Breakfast is often an extra charge on room-only rates, so compare packages before you book. The beaches near Kuah are not the island's best for swimming, so if a long swim in clear water matters to you, plan a day at Tanjung Rhu or Cenang and treat the resort's pools as your daily swimming spot. Pool access runs through the daytime and early evening.
Airport transfers can be arranged for a fee, and the front desk can help with tours, including island hopping and the mangroves. It is a good choice when you want reliable facilities, space and a short hop to the ferry, and less so if your main aim is to be among the restaurants and beach bars of Cenang.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach
- ✓Four outdoor pools and a children pool
- ✓Swim-up bar and poolside bar
- ✓Spa with beach massages
- ✓Seasonal Tastes restaurant
- ✓Children club
- ✓Villas with private pools
- ✓Near the ferry terminal and Eagle Square
Good questions
Is The Westin Langkawi close to the ferry terminal?+
Yes, the resort is on the Kuah side of the island, within a short walk or drive of the ferry jetty and the Eagle Square waterfront.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, it has a children's pool, a children's club for a surcharge, free infant beds and larger villas. Four outdoor pools give families plenty of room.
How far is it from the airport and Pantai Cenang?+
The airport is around a thirty-five to forty minute drive. Cenang and the west coast sights are a taxi or driver away, so allow time and budget for transport.
