Picolo recommends · Hotel in Langkawi, Malaysia
Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
White sand at low tide, limestone islets rising from the water and a pavilion of your own behind the trees at Tanjung Rhu.
Step off the path at Tanjung Rhu and the beach runs on and on, pale sand facing a scatter of steep limestone islands. Four Seasons has this stretch of the north coast largely to itself, which is the main reason to come.
Pavilions and villas are set apart from one another in mature gardens, and a number come with a plunge pool. The mood is quiet and unhurried, more about swimming, reading and long lunches than ticking off sights.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
If the beach matters most, this is the one we would book on Langkawi. You get some of the best sand on the island, room to breathe between the buildings and the Kilim mangroves within easy reach by boat.
Tanjung Rhu is a long drive from Pantai Cenang and its restaurants and bars, so you will eat most meals at the resort, at resort prices. Travellers who want to wander out to street food in the evening should look elsewhere.
What you get
- Long sandy beach at Tanjung Rhu
- Villas, several with their own pool
- Large tropical garden
- Restaurants on site
- Boat trips to the Kilim mangroves nearby
A day at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
- Morning
- A swim from the beach while the sea is flat and the islets are in shadow.
- Midday
- A boat through the Kilim mangroves to watch the eagles.
- Afternoon
- A book and a nap by your own plunge pool.
- Evening
- Dinner at the resort as the light fades over the islands.
Location
Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Malaysia
Open in MapsQuestions about Four Seasons Resort Langkawi
Where is Four Seasons Resort Langkawi?
It is on Tanjung Rhu on the north coast of Langkawi, a quiet corner of the island well away from the busier west-coast beaches around Pantai Cenang.
Do the villas at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi have pools?
Several of the villas have a private pool. Check the room category when booking if a pool of your own is important to you.
Is Four Seasons Resort Langkawi far from restaurants?
Yes, the nearest busy restaurant area is Pantai Cenang, a fair taxi ride away. Most guests eat at the hotel, which is worth budgeting for.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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