Blast from the past
Upon stepping into the newly built The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, I can’t help but feel that I’ve travelled through a time capsule. One that has landed me in Malaysia in the 60s.
For one, the designs reminisce of a traditional Malay village. Take for example the overwater spa. You’d see this everywhere in Maldives, but locals will point out that this is how a kelong (floating village) looks like. Wooden beams are hammered into the ground, providing structural support for a fisherman’s home. The design also resembles woven fishing traps fishermen use to lure unsuspecting fish and crustacean into it, with no way out.
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The main lounging areas also feature gabled roofs, which are still used in huts located in rubber plantations, due to their weather-resistant properties. Of course, there are uninterrupted costal landscapes and lush rainforests, an everyday view for locals but a rarity for urbanites.
Each of the 29 villas is a gem in itself (there are also 75 guest rooms and 15 suites), looking out to the Andaman sea or rainforest. In particular, the three-bedroom Villa Mutiara feels like you’re living in a modern treehouse. It comes with not one, but two private pools that’ll let you enjoy both sea and forest views. Excessive? Perhaps. But what’s luxury without excess?
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Food wise, the resort is equipped with three restaurants and a bar. A must-visit is Langkawi Kitchen, offering traditional Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines, all of which have shaped the country’s gastronomical scene. To catch a lovely sunset view — you are at a resort after all — make a reservation at the adults-only Horizon bar.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Jalan Pantai Kok
Teluk Nibong
Langkawi, KD
07000
Malaysia
Tel: +60 4 952 4888