Picolo recommends · Hotel in Langkawi, Malaysia
The St. Regis Langkawi
A boardwalk out to a villa on stilts, the sea under the deck and the small southern islands of Langkawi on the horizon.
Walk the jetty at The St. Regis and the villas stand on stilts above the water, each with a deck where the sea is the only neighbour. Beyond them lies a string of small green islands off the south coast of Langkawi.
On land there is a stretch of beach reserved for guests, a spacious pool terrace, a spa and a choice of restaurants. Kuah, the island's main town and ferry port, is a short drive away.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The St. Regis Langkawi
This is our pick for couples and honeymooners. The overwater villas give you a taste of the Maldives without the long transfer or the Maldives price tag, and the island-hopping trips to the south leave from close by.
The south coast is not where you find Langkawi's best sand, and the water here is calmer bay rather than open sea. If a long beach walk is the dream, Tanjung Rhu or the west coast will suit you better.
What you get
- Villas built over the water
- Private beach for guests
- Spa
- Large pool terrace
- Several restaurants
A day at The St. Regis Langkawi
- Morning
- Breakfast on the villa deck with the sea right below you.
- Midday
- A boat to the southern islands and a swim in the freshwater lake on Pulau Dayang Bunting.
- Afternoon
- A treatment in the spa, then a lazy hour on the pool terrace.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel with the islands turning dark on the horizon.
Location
Near Kuah, Langkawi, Malaysia
Open in MapsQuestions about The St. Regis Langkawi
Does The St. Regis Langkawi have overwater villas?
Yes. Some of the accommodation is built on stilts over the sea, reached by a walkway from the shore. These are the categories most couples ask for.
Is The St. Regis Langkawi good for a honeymoon?
It is our honeymoon pick on Langkawi, thanks to the overwater villas, the spa and the quiet setting, and it costs less than a comparable stay in the Maldives.
How far is The St. Regis Langkawi from Kuah?
It lies in the south of the island just outside Kuah, the main town and ferry port, so shops and the jetty are a short drive away.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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