| A Ahmad |
23 December 2002 |
Stayed at Grand Continental Langkawi - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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The hotel location was quite good, as it is quite near to the ferry terminal, about 5 minutes driving. It is near to the rest of the shopping vicinity too. But rate to destination need to be par with the rest of the market, so that visitors can tag with the hotel for itenary instead of going out to ferry terminal to get better deal package.
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| J Forsyth |
23 December 2002 |
Stayed at Holiday Villa Langkawi - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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We got to the hotel via a taxi and travelled around mainly via taxis. We went on a tour of an island which was good however it was very commercial and there were hundreds of people on the tour.
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| S Simcock |
21 December 2002 |
Stayed at Tanjung Rhu Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Langkawi is fairly undeveloped with only a dozen or so international standard hotels. The quality of the roads is good and the driving standards are high so take your driving licence, cars are easy to hire.
Snorkelling around the island is poor, a trip to the marine park is possible but it is very busy and there doesn't seem to have been at lot of recent investment.
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| M Pisa |
12 December 2002 |
Stayed at Tanjung Rhu Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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We only stayed 3 days so we did not tour much around the island. Everything is maximum 30 minute drive. Taxis are inexpensive and will wait for your return trip for a minimum charge (aprox. 10 riggit/hour). Not much traffic, which makes bicycle a good transportation option.
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| A Tan |
05 December 2002 |
Stayed at Tanjung Rhu Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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We took a taxi to the night market in town - it was a pleasant to walk around and take in the atmosphere. It is easy to get taxis and the fares are pretty standard, affordable. There were many interesting activities available, like nature walks, trips to waterfalls and snorkelling in a marine park - unfortunately we didn't have time to do them.
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| C Bian joo |
27 November 2002 |
Stayed at Langkawi Village Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Good to drive around in a rented car, to soak in idyllic kampong scene before Langkawi becomes too developed as a modern show piece. Views from the new Cable Car, particularly from the hilltop are breathtaking. Of course the visit is not complete without a visit to the island for snorkelling and shark feeding.
The Chinese restaurants near the hotel serve good local cuisine and there is a cosy cafe at the bend of the road which serves American breakfast. We ate breakfasts there daily as the owner and his family are friendly folks.
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| L Wood |
25 November 2002 |
Stayed at Langkawi Village Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Got around by taxi. Very expensive after midnight (4 times more expensive than before midnight) I don't think that should be allowed, as not allowed in K.L. Double fare would be more reasonable.
Bon Ton restaurant very impressive.
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| A Sudjana |
25 November 2002 |
Stayed at Langkawi Village Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Car rentals are cheap and recommended. Island is nice, and easy to navigate. Not many tourists there (yet), so very quiet and pleasant.
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| B Berrux |
11 November 2002 |
Stayed at Langkawi Village Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Langkawi is a beautiful and welcoming island. It is very quiet (definitely not the place for nightlife). Very good roads. I recommend renting a car for a few days. Our car rental company was good: it is called Kasina and their office is near Langkawi Village Resort. I recommend the new cable car in Oriental Village.
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| P Fletcher |
31 October 2002 |
Stayed at Tanjung Rhu Resort - Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Langkawi is beautiful. We took advantage of the visit to the night market and we had a taxi for 3 hours (70 Rgts or £12) and very worthwhile. English is widely spoken and the taxi drivers very accommodating.
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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Langkawi, Malaysia
