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Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Langkawi, Malaysia · Four Seasons · Grand Luxury
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi opened in May 2005 along a mile-long private beach at Tanjung Rhu, and in 2024 became the only hotel in Malaysia to receive Two Michelin Keys, the top rating in the country's inaugural Michelin list. Designer Bill Bensley's renovation shifted the palette from earth tones to vivid blues, offsetting the 550-million-year-old Langkawi UNESCO Geopark limestone that rises directly behind the pavilions.
- 92 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Tanjung Rhu
- Rooms from 732 sq ft (68 m²)
- Architect: Lek Bunnag/Bunnag Architects; Bill Bensley
- Interiors: Bill Bensley; John Underwood/Underwood Co.; Jeffrey Wilkes/Lim Teo+ Wilkes Design Works
About Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
- Four Seasons Langkawi is the only Two Michelin Key hotel in Malaysia — the highest-ranked property in the country's inaugural 2024 Michelin Key list.
- The resort sits within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, and the limestone karst formations behind Tanjung Rhu beach are estimated at 550 million years old.
- Bill Bensley's renovation of the resort replaced the original earth-tone palette with bold blues to echo the surrounding sea and sky — a deliberate contrast to the ancient stone backdrop.
- The resort's Moorish-meets-kampong architecture was designed by Lek Bunnag of Bangkok-based Bunnag Architects, with Bensley later adding the interiors refresh.
- Entry-level rooms start at 732 sq ft (68 m²).
History
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi opened in May 2005 on the legendary 'Isle of Legends,' famed for native folklore tied to its geographic features, flora, and fauna. The resort blends Moorish architecture with traditional Malay kampung village style, incorporating Asian and Arabic influences throughout its design. Recent renovations by acclaimed designer Bill Bensley have refreshed its pavilions and villas with vibrant palettes inspired by the surrounding UNESCO Geopark.
The setting
Nestled on a mile-long private sandy beach at Tanjung Rhu on the northeastern cape of Langkawi Island, backed by towering limestone cliffs and lush tropical rainforest. Located within the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, offering direct access to mangroves, ancient sea stacks, and rich biodiversity. 3 km from Kilim Geoforest Park. 7 km from Durian Perangin Waterfall.
Restaurants and bars
- HAVA — Restaurant · Indian
- Serai — Poolside
- Ikan-Ikan — Restaurant
- Kelapa Grill — Restaurant · Steakhouse
- Rhu Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Geo Spa treatments — Six treatment rooms in thatched pavilions among forested limestone cliffs and reflecting ponds, with signature Geo Signature Massage Urut Melayu.
- Cooking classes — Guests learn about Malaysian cuisine with guidance from a local chef.
- Kids for All Seasons — Supervised programme in a dedicated facility, including kids' yoga, spa treatments, sea kayaking, games and adventures.
- Yoga sessions — Sunrise and sunset yoga sessions, plus private yoga sessions.
- Mangrove and sea kayaking — Mangrove and sea-kayaking offered as a fitness activity.
- Off-site activities — Bird watching, jungle trekking, mangrove excursions, sailing, scuba diving and windsurfing; golf about 30 minutes away.
Amenities
- Private beach
- multiple outdoor pools
- The Geo Spa with Ayurveda and yoga
- kids club
- fitness center
- tennis
- water sports
- cooking classes
- Private pool
- Sauna
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Malaysia's Leading Villa Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- Malaysia's Leading Family Resort (2024)
- Malaysia's Leading Villa Resort 2025 (
- Two MICHELIN Keys
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