After almost two decades of visiting Langkawi Island, I finally found a second opportunity to revisit one of the most prominent luxurious resorts here. It gives me great pleasure to share my Tanjung Rhu Resort review, as I stayed there in November 2019 on a quick working trip.

Review of Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi

You may have heard about popular places like Pantai Cenang or luxurious properties around the Datai Bay area, but many have overlooked the Tanjung Rhu area.

This article will highlight the beach resort and what makes this property unique in the Tanjung Rhu area of Langkawi for anyone looking for more information.

The main entrance to the resort

Tanjung Rhu is located in the northwestern part of Langkawi Island and is only a 25-minute drive from popular places like Pantai Cenang, the airport, and Kuah Town.

Most people who head to Langkawi will want to know where resorts are located and, more importantly, how to move around the island. If you are heading to Langkawi for a shopping and lifestyle getaway, you should stay at one of the smaller resorts or hotels around the main commercial areas.

But if you want a proper beach holiday that is not commercial and with lots of privacy, then the Tanjung Rhu Resort is a place you should consider. I like it here because of the property’s location: hidden deep away from the main roads or other hotels and resorts.

The surrounding area is also filled with trees and mangroves, creating a kind of rainforest oasis or nature escape. To me, the ultimate relaxation is being away from the noisy budget holiday-makers or the commercial tourists who just want a cheap holiday and at the closest place to famous beaches.

Tanjun Rhu is located way up north of Langkawi Island.

1. The Location

Overall, the resort is located in a private area totaling over 200 acres. There are no other resorts in the immediate vicinity of Tanjung Rhu, so you can expect serious privacy.

While many other resorts may boast of similar reasons, Tanjung Rhu is actually well-balanced in terms of the beach, nature, privacy, and quick access to other areas.

In total, the Tanjung Ru Resort sits in a massive area of 1,100 acres of land, all owned by the resort, and this is one of the reasons why people love to stay here.

The signature beach chairs of Tanjung Rhu Resort.

2. The Beach

You really need to experience Tanjung Rhu Beach, which is noted to be the best beach on Langkawi Island. I am not kidding. I have personally been to most of the beaches around the island, and not one comes close to the quality of the sand and landscape found here.

For serious beach lovers, you know what a good beach is all about; it is always the smoothness and colour of the sand. So when they say white sand, it must be white and sandy.

The main beach in front of the resort also stretches for a whopping 2.5 kilometres, providing guests unlimited privacy along the coastline. Other beaches like Pantai Cenang or Pantai Tengah may be popular, but the quality of the sand is not comparable to Tanjung Rhu Beach.

The peaceful and quiet beach at the resort.

3. Privacy and Security

I guess this is one of the most important factors for anyone who wants to have a nice and peaceful vacation without running into neighbouring resort guests on a beach.

Often, when you want to sunbathe on the beach or in a deckchair, you will find it difficult when there are many people around you, especially with your belongings.

When you travel with kids, you always need to be watching out for them, especially in crowded areas, but at Tanjung Rhu Resort, you can be assured that the level of privacy and security is very high.

Champagne breakfast is served daily at the resort restaurant.

4. The Food

To be very honest, I can be very particular when it comes to food, and during my stay here, I found that they have an amazing executive chef who has created many creative dishes ranging from local to fusion-international.

The kitchen is certified Halal, so Muslim travellers will be pleased to know it has created many localized Chinese dishes. For example, it has a special beef ku teh dish that emulates the Bak kut teh (Pork Broth Soup).

Breakfast is always the most important meal of the day. When you are here, you will be spoiled with a local and international array of dishes, including a luxurious champagne breakfast.

Overall, this is not a Michelin-star restaurant, and they don’t try too hard, but the selections, the presentation, and the taste are beyond my regular expectations. I won’t give it a 10 over 10, but I’m sharing the food here an 8 over 10.

The resort also has a fine-dining restaurant called Chef’s Table, which serves Asian modern contemporary Mediterranean cuisine and has an open-kitchen concept.

The restaurant is located in a separate building from the other restaurants, and a dress code is required. Guests must dress up to dine here and also make reservations in advance.

A decent wine list is available for those who prefer to pair their foods. The main courses are well worth trying, and the desserts were my favourites when I dined here.

For beach dining, you can always ask the resort to arrange something special, like a honeymoon or anniversary candlelight beach dinner, as they can provide this. A beach barbecue is also available for guests and needs to be pre-arranged with the resort front office.

5. The Swimming Pools

Yes, I must highlight this as the resort has not one or two but three swimming pools. Two of the main pools are for kids and adults, while one pool, Sands Pool, is only for adults.

Travelling alone or with a loved one? No worries. Just use the Sands Pool, where privacy is highly observed, minus the loud screaming of kids. The Sands Pool is a 50-meter ozone-treated private pool with a bar serving cocktails and drinks.

Travelling with kids or a large group? Head over to the Sunset Pool or the saltwater pool in the resort area. The Sunset Pool is a massive 60-meter freshwater pool with a cafe and bar.

6. Non-Resident Package (NRP)

This is one of the unique offers to visitors who are not staying at the resort but want to experience the luxurious property and its services.

The NRP is RM200 per person (50% for children 6 to 12 years old) and is valid for an entire day. The price includes use of the resort’s multiple pools and a 3-course a-la-carte lunch or dinner with two drinks.

This simply means that if you are staying elsewhere on the island, you can still come to the Tanjung Rhu Resort and purchase this package to enjoy the facilities and food.

7. Open To Public Bar (Sands Pool Bar)

If you did not know, the Sands Pool Bar is open to the public, and you can just walk in for drinks. Plus, the bar serves probably the cheapest 5-star resort beer in Langkawi at RM8.00 a draft.

The resort does not have a no-outsiders policy, so even if you stay elsewhere, you can still visit the resort and use the bar facilities. Just inform the security post that you are going to the Sands Pool Bar, and if you are driving, just park at the visitor or guest parking.

Rooms at Tanjung Rhu Resort

Overall, five categories of rooms are available at the resort, each catering to different styles of travellers. The rooms are;

1. Damai Suite—This is the most common room in the resort, totalling 50 square meters. It has a living room, a king-sized bed, full amenities, and a garden view.
2. Cahaya Suite—These 60-square-meter rooms face the garden and have king-sized beds complete with full amenities. The wooden flooring gives the room a very rustic feeling.
3. Bayu Suria Suite – With two balconies, this popular suite has both garden and sea views from the room.
4. Bayu Senja Suite – The second-largest suite with a total space of 80 square meters and an unobstructed view of the Andaman Sea with tall French windows and sliding glass doors. A king-sized bed, a walk-in bathroom with a jacuzzi, and full amenities will pamper those seeking a memorable vacation or even a special event like an anniversary or honeymoon.
5. Anjung Suite—This is the presidential suite and, of course, the most luxurious suite at Tanjung Rhu Resort. At 100 square meters, the suite is located on the top level of the resort, overlooking the Andaman Sea and the resort garden from the back. The Anjung Suite is massive and is the only unit that has direct lift access to the suite. Inside, you will find a shared lounge area, a dining area and a bedroom area with tall French windows overlooking the sea. The suite also includes a king-sized bed, two balconies facing the open sea, and a garden area. It offers full amenities and pure Indian cotton fabrics.

How To Go To Tanjung Rhu Resort?

• It only takes 25 minutes to reach the resort from the Langkawi International Airport, and if you book a stay with Tanjung Rhu Resort, the resort limousine will chauffeur you.
• A luxury saloon will pick up singles or couples, while families or large groups will be driven by the resort’s luxury Vellfire van.
• There are direct flights into Langkawi Island via AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, and Firefly from Kuala Lumpur or other major cities.
• For international visitors, Qatar has a direct flight into Langkawi three times a week, and those in Europe and the Middle East can easily visit the island.

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Conclusion

If you genuinely want a peaceful and quiet vacation, this property is one to consider. It provides luxury with a charm like no other. The great thing about the resort is that they do not try too hard to please guests, and as the pioneer resorts in Langkawi, you can expect no less from the newer properties.

I hope you have found my review of the Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi helpful and that it has provided you with some significant updates on this place.