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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Langkawi, Malaysia · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi opened in September 2017 as the brand's first resort in Malaysia, designed by Philippe Villeroux of Kuala Lumpur-based Tropical Area Architects. Its five spa treatment pavilions are shaped as Malay bubus, the woven fish traps used by local fishermen for centuries, and float above the sea on over-water walkways connecting a 917-square-metre spa.
- 119 rooms
- Opened 2017
- Neighborhood: Jalan Pantai Kok
- Rooms from 807 sq ft (75 m²)
- Architect: Philippe Villeroux (Tropical Area Architects)
About The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
- The spa's five treatment pavilions are designed to resemble bubus, the intricately woven conical fish traps used by Langkawi fishermen; each pavilion floats above the sea on its own over-water walkway.
- The resort's entrance feature, the Walkway of Wishes, draws from the Langkawi legend of Tasik Dayang Bunting, the 'Lake of the Pregnant Maiden', a mystical site said to grant fertility wishes.
- Philippe Villeroux based the overall architecture on traditional kampong village structures and indigenous Bornean longhouse forms, embedding each room's vertical lines into the surrounding 10-million-year-old rainforest canopy.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi opened in 2017 as the brand's first resort in Malaysia, located on the idyllic island of Langkawi. Designed to blend with its surroundings, it draws inspiration from local Malay kampong villages, indigenous Bornean longhouse architecture, and traditional fish traps. Nestled amid a 10-million-year-old rainforest, it celebrates the island's legends and natural beauty.
The setting
Situated in a private bay on Pantai Kok beach in Teluk Nibung, backed by ancient rainforest and fronting the Andaman Sea. Just 10 km from Langkawi International Airport, it offers pristine beaches and panoramic ocean views. 6 km from Seven Wells Waterfall.
Restaurants and bars
- Langkawi Kitchen — Restaurant · Chinese
- The Beach Grill — Poolside · Seafood
- Hai Yan — Restaurant · Chinese
- Horizon Lounge & Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Asian cooking demonstration — Cooking demonstration by the hotel's masterchefs, offered as a culinary class.
- Chocolate-making class — Chocolate-making class led by the Pastry Chef.
- Wet market tours — Culinary tour of a wet market.
- Local dessert preparation — Culinary class on local dessert preparation.
- Nature in a glass — Mocktail and cocktail creation class.
- Nature walks — Guided nature walks offered by the hotel.
Amenities
- spa
- fitness center
- outdoor pools
- private beach
- tennis
- kids' club
- yoga
- Private pool
- Sauna
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
- featured in Forbes Travel Guide
- Forbes Verified Responsible Hospitality
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