Dayang Bay Resort Langkawi

I was a bit nervous checking in after reading some reviews, but it turned out to be much better than I expected! First off, I really liked the hotel's overall ambiance, especially the infinity pool and public areas – they were great. Here are the cons: 1. The front desk staff are all locals (they don't speak Chinese and weren't particularly friendly to Chinese guests). When I booked, I specifically requested a high floor, but I was assigned the second floor. To move to a higher floor, they wanted an extra 150 MYR per day. I had to get some Ctrip customer service agents to help negotiate, and Ctrip covered part of the cost, so I was moved to the 6th floor! There were very few Chinese guests in the entire hotel, mostly Caucasians and locals. 2. The hotel breakfast was truly awful, practically inedible. Luckily, there are good breakfast spots and drinks near the hotel. 3. The bath towels and bedding were quite poor (which seems to be a common issue in Malaysian hotels). I recommend bringing your own pillowcases, disposable towels, etc. 4. The hotel doesn't have a beach. Here are the pros: Eating in the Kuah town area is much cheaper, offering great value for money. There are also fewer tourists, so if you like peace and quiet, Kuah is the place to choose.

This hotel was just a place to crash; we were out all day anyway, so we didn't expect much. The location is excellent, right in town. Across the street, there's a duty-free chocolate shop, and plenty of food options within a few blocks. It's also beachfront, so you can catch the sunrise. We booked a suite, which was spacious, but the facilities were quite outdated. The hot water was intermittent, and it seemed like there was no hot water at all late at night! I left my swim trunks in the room and called customer service to ask about them. I figured if they found them, I'd just take a taxi back from Berjaya to pick them up. The first time I called, a man answered and said he'd look for them. When I called again, a woman answered. I'm not sure if she didn't understand English or what, but she just mumbled and rambled for a while before abruptly hanging up on me. Since I was short on time, I just gave up and bought new ones. The breakfast was mediocre, with limited choices. Just enough to grab a bite. The gym is tiny and the equipment is old, but nobody supervises it, and hardly anyone uses it. You just swipe your card to enter, so it's practically 24 hours. It was sufficient for my workout needs. The infinity pool has a nice view, and my kids loved it. There were a lot of Indian people diving and having 'doggy paddle' races, making the pool quite chaotic, and nobody seemed to be managing it. The Indian 'doggy paddle' is hilarious; it's not the first time I've seen it, I've seen it countless times now! I even wonder if it's some kind of Indian national art form? The key thing is, this stroke is exhausting and inefficient, yet they all seem to enjoy it immensely 😂

During Chinese New Year, Langkawi was packed, and to my surprise, all the hotels on Cenang Beach were fully booked for my desired dates. So, I decided to stay in Kuah Town instead. At least the food there is good, and indeed, none of the restaurants around the hotel disappointed. Now, about this hotel itself: honestly, aside from the pool, everything else was quite a letdown. The towels were black and tattered. The room was quite spacious and even had a balcony, but despite booking a sea-view room, I was given one facing greenery. There were so many mosquitoes – I killed four or five throughout the night. The air conditioning was old and so noisy it made it impossible to sleep. Breakfast was, as always, unappetizing, probably more suited for locals and Indians. On the bright side, the duty-free shop is right across the street, and there are several convenience stores nearby, making it easy to get around.

The room was quite spacious. Being on the ground floor for a sea-view room felt a bit odd, but it was very quiet, so I had a peaceful and comfortable stay. Breakfast was decent.

This hotel is great! It's right by the sea 🏖️ with beautiful views, and the balcony is a huge plus – perfect for soaking in the ocean air. It's also excellent value for money. There are restaurants and duty-free food shops nearby. Ambiance: Great Cleanliness: Good Facilities: Good Service: Good

The room was a bit small, similar to an economy hotel in China. The only highlight was the fantastic pool, with many international guests, perfect for enjoying the sunrise and people-watching. Dining options nearby were convenient, and the small shops run by Minnan people offered delicious food.