Four Seasons Resort Langkawi in Langkawi

Private villas with plunge pools and direct beach access are designed by Bill Bensley with Moorish-inspired architecture. Each room includes high ceilings, organic toiletries, and yukata robes. Certain rooms offer an outdoor shower or a hammam-style bath, and upper-floor pavilions provide garden or sea views.

Four restaurants include Ikan Ikan for Malaysian and Asian cuisines, Kelapa Grill for wood-fired pizzas and Josper-grilled seafood, and HAVA for Northern Indian flavors. Breakfast buffet is served at Serai. Rhu Bar offers extensive beer and wine options with a tasting room, and guests can join culinary classes or request private dining experiences.

The Geo Spa offers treatments inspired by local traditions, with spa facilities including a steam room, hot tub, and massage services. Daily yoga classes are available for guests. The spa also has a lounge and relaxation area, plus fitness and beauty services.

The complimentary Lutong Kids Club provides educational activities and has both indoor and outdoor play areas. A dedicated family pool includes a water slide. Babysitting services and kids' meals are available for younger children.

The resort sits within a UNESCO Global Geopark and has a mile-long private beach. Guests can use complimentary bicycles, tennis courts, a golf course, and water sports equipment including windsurfing and canoeing. Nearby attractions include the Langkawi Cable Car and Kilim Karst Geoforest Park, and on-site naturalists lead mangrove tours.

Location: In a UNESCO Global Geopark on a mile-long private beach

Rooms: Private villas with plunge pools, designed by Bill Bensley

Dining: 4 restaurants with Malay, Indian, grilled seafood, and Asian cuisines

Wellness: Geo Spa with treatments inspired by local traditions

Family: Complimentary Lutong Kids Club with indoor/outdoor play

Activities: Mangrove tours, water sports, tennis, golf, and bicycle rentals