Guide No. 13 · Stay 2 of 17
Stay · Pulau Langkawi
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Pick · No. 2 of 17 on Pulau Langkawi
At the north end of Pantai Cenang, on Langkawi's west coast.
Position
- Tier
- PickNo. 2 of 17
- Beach
- Pantai CenangNorth end of Pantai Cenang, west coast
- Open
- All yearNo closure published
- Boat
- By roadAbout 10 min by road from the airport
Verdict
Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, formerly Meritus Pelangi, is a chalet-style resort of 355 rooms and suites in eight categories at the north end of Pantai Cenang, Langkawi’s main beach strip.
It has six restaurants and bars, including Spice Market, and it is one of the closest beach resorts to the airport, about 10 minutes by road. Breakfast is included only if your rate says so.
The catch is the size. A summary of guest reviews says the buggy can take 15 to 30 minutes at busy times, and that some rooms have thin walls or aged balconies.
Good for
Families and couples who want a full-service beach resort close to the airport and the Cenang strip.
Not for
Anyone who wants a small place, or light sleepers bothered by thin walls.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- 355 rooms and suites in chalet-style blocks
- Board
- Room only or with breakfast, by rate
- Transfer
- By road: about 10 min from the airport, about 25 min from Kuah jetty
- Season
- Open all year
- Check-in
- 15:00Check-out 12:00
- Website
- pelangiresort.com
Getting there
There is no boat. The resort is about 10 minutes by road from the airport and about 25 minutes from Kuah jetty; take a taxi or Grab. All routes to Pulau Langkawi.
Other stays on Langkawi
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Datai Langkawi | Pick | Teluk Datai |
| 3 | Four Seasons Resort Langkawi | Good | Tanjung Rhu |
| 4 | Tanjung Rhu Resort | Good | Tanjung Rhu |
| 5 | Berjaya Langkawi Resort | Good | Teluk Burau |
| 6 | The Danna Langkawi | Good | Teluk Burau |
| 7 | The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi | Good | Teluk Nibung |
| 8 | Casa del Mar Langkawi | Good | Pantai Cenang |
| 9 | Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang | Good | Pantai Cenang |
| 10 | Rebak Island Resort & Marina, Langkawi | Good | Pantai Cenang |
| 11 | The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa | Good | Pantai Tengah |
| 12 | The St. Regis Langkawi | Good | Kuah |
| 13 | The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa | Good | Kuah |
| 14 | Bon Ton Resort | Listed | Pantai Cenang |
| 15 | Cenang Plaza Beach Hotel | Listed | Pantai Cenang |
| 16 | Holiday Villa Resort & Beachclub Langkawi | Listed | Pantai Tengah |
| 17 | Adya Hotel Langkawi | Listed | Kuah |