Pulau Langkawi Travel Forum

goin to lankawi n kl in sept..pls tell me which is the best shop in langkawi amongst the others frm where i can buy alcohol-black label,chivas regal etc n perfumes..read other postings n reviews tat say sum shops sell watery alcohol quoting they r cheap..
dont want to get looted..want to buy authentic stuff but at best price..
also which is the better option-underwater,langkawi or aquaria,klcc..coz goin to both the places n visitn the same things again is just nt worth..wat say..
is takn taxi to roam around a cheaper option or renting a car..stayn in langkawi for 3 nites..
cant decide where though..bayview hotel or berjaya..
want to stay at berjaya but bothered bout the amount of money i wil b spending on movn around..since kuah is the centre of activity..can nyone help me in tis..

I plan to travel with my mother to Langkawi next next week. I will come by ferry from Penang Island. I plan to spend two nights there. Is it possible if I come all by myself without any arrangement with the travel agent?
Can anybody suggest me the cheapest accomodation in Pulau Langkawi. I dont mind the standart. My budget is around RM 25-35 per room per night.
Is there any cheap way to reach Pulau Langkawi (as the ferry will cost around RM 80 per person for a return trip)? :)
Thank you

I will be visiting Langkawi for the 1st time very soon. Will be taking the ferry from Penang and planning to stay for 3 nights.

Any recommendations for the cheapest hotel within walking distance from jetty/town areas would be very much appreciated.

Thank you.

hi
i went to langkawi last year where i saw hotel in huts at some beach for around 100 MYR only. but i am not recalling the area and name. can somebody guide me?

Hi,

Can anyone please recommend good+cheap hotels in Langkawi?

There are loads to choose from but if you can share your experience, that would be great. I am looking to spend up to 200MYR per night - could spend a bit more if the hotel is really really good

THANKS A LOT
Shan

i would like to ask about that whether is it true have a new hotel will be open at Pulau Langkawi??...i heard that this hotel will be open on August...but i m not sure is it true...so anybody there heard about it too??...and what is that hotel's name??

hi all, new here.

I was thinking about Pulau Payar Marine Park (1 day) and Cable car etc (1/2 day),Mangrove trip (1 day)? Is it possible? Also need to squeeze some time for my kid to leisure play on the beach and shopping ......Or any other suggestions?


Anyone have suggestions for good shopping or pasar malams ?

For Pulau Payar..I would like to let my kid (if possible no swimming) walk and stand on the water and see the fish and possibly see shark feeding. Possible?

Thanks all in advance.

Bad news....Our booking at Lanai resort, via HotelTravel was not confirmed even though they took the money. However, the funny is that Lanai has replied by mail previously that they do have free deluxe...we're puzzled.In a nutshell...we're now in the air...no booking confirmed...we need beach and fun (for us and baby). Should we take the chance to go from airport directly on hotel doors looking for a room? Where would be the best? Any urgent advise will be highly appreciated!!!

We will be next weekend in Langkawi. The idea was just born, so we need now some advise about a nice place to stay (~50usd). We will be with our 2yo kid and her granny. I heard Paya is the diving site, is it far from Cenang? How about the weather next weekend...any clues?
Thanks in advance for all tips!

Hello all, going to Langkawi in July with children and our maid. Can someone recommend a clean guesthouse type of accommodation that offer family room as well as dorm beds? Thank you.

Can anyone tell me if jelly fish are a problem on Lankawi at the moment .Is the north shore better or worse in April

Aside from the Pasar Malam in Kuah held on Saturday and Wednesday evenings, where else are there any other pasar malams? I will be in Langkawi from Saturday to tuesday afternoon and staying at either Pantai Cenang or Tengah. Any near those two beaches during that time? If there is I'd rather go there than to drive into Kuah. We will have a rented car at our disposal. Also, the pasar malam operates from and till what time? Aside from the pasar malam, where else can I find good variety of street food vendors?

Hi.

Can't really make up my mind about where to stay on Langkawi.
I would like a good beach, preferably with good snorkeling.
It would be good if there was some kind of town or village close by as I don't like paying hotel prices for food.
Thanks for the help.
Andrew

Hi we are 2 couples looking at holidaying at the end of July in Penang for 7nights then 3 nights over on Langkawi, asking for advice as to what would be the best way to book. Should we book Penang for the 10nights and then just ferry over to Langkawi for the 3nights, booking when we get there? Or is it cheaper to book both destinations B4 we go, Flying to Langkawi or ferry? Where are the best places to stay, we like 4star as we are not chickens any more, and like to be spoilt a little, as were not boilers yet. Thanks' for any advice you may have to offer. Places to eat, love trying the local food, also things to do would be Gr8. What is the weather usually like around that time of year.

Has anyone stayed in either Nadias Inn or AB Motel? Any comment for both places before I make the booking?

Can anyone recommend resort or hotel at the cost of RM150-RM200 per night. Preferably near the beach and not far from Kuah town. Not looking for luxury type facilities.

Can anyone recommend an itinerary for 4 days 3 nights stay in Langkawi?

Hi,
I need help in the following:

a) How many days should I spent in Langkawi?
b) Any good recommendation for budget hotel, preferably to be in the centre of tourist attraction?
c) Is Sept the best time to visit?

Hi everyone, what can you all tell me about this hotel? any feedback positive or negative would be great.
Thanks Tatt

I have lot of info about Langkawi island ,on my blog http://vacation-island.blogspot.com ...what do you want to top up for langkawi info ?

Hello,

Does anyone know of any private driver/chauffeur services that are available on the island? I am looking for someone who is licensed and insured, of course. Thanks in advance.

Hi,
Can anyone please guide me about the accomodation in Langkawi thru 7th Feb 2008 to 9th Feb ( 2 nights/3 days tour) for 3 people.... preferable the cheaper ones..not looking for any luxuries... I am ready for dorm beds also if available.... I looked into the hotel sites but all are full on these dates.. Can anyone please help me to find out a cheaper accomodation for 2 nights..( total 3 adults) ? Quick response would help me as I do not have time to plan..

Hi guys!

im going to langkawi from penang by ferry...
where to buy ferry tickets to langkawi?
where is the jetty depart to langkawi? Can someone tell me how to get there say from tanjung city marina?
how much is the fare & i was told that ferry only 2 trips to langkawi at 8:15 am & 8:30 am, is it true? is there any ferry depart after 12noon?

cheersmate!

Dear VTers,
Some friends and me wants to go sailing with overnight on a yacht in Langkawi. If anyone have any experience, is it a good trip? Please recommend me the best Tour Operator?
TQ

We will be Langkawi with another Korean couple to play golf... Arriving on January 7 and leaving on January 8... Any VTers who are interested in meeting up for dinner and/or drinks on January 7 will be most welcomed... Check listing at http://meetings.virtualtourist.com/1/meeting-4184-1-0-0-World-1199366943979-1230989343979-meeting.html?wosid=3HNcyaB2CgAjSCCZAhHfNM and sign up... ~chia

Do anyone have any suggestion on where to stay in langkawi for the quite long period. I have my practical there...My budget would be around RM 100 to RM200....

Anyone have any idea?

Hello,
I was hoping someone in Langkawi could give me an idea of what the weather is like now? We will be in Langkawi in 5 days and forecasts are not encouraging. Is it raining a lot?

hi

i have read various opinions about car hire in langkawi and seek advise about the best possible deal that can be obtained there.

some sites allege that a lot of potential hirers crowd the jetty area. is it safe to deal with them.i assume these are unlicensed owners.

if some traveller has personal knowledge about reliable owner or operator, we would like to have contact data about such person please.

what would be a fair daily hire price for a small car as our group is likely to be small.
regards
musaphir

Hi

what would be the convenient and economical way of geting to langkawai other than a direct flight to there. travelling through malaysia will also give us an opportunity to take in some malysian culture etc.

we request members who have used the above resort or have opinion about it to let us know what we can possibly expect staying at this resort. so far we have read mixed reviews ( unfornunately mostly negative about the maintenance cleanliness of the rooms and staff attitude ).

do include the do's and dont's at this place and the islands in general.

and of course the all time favourites of us all - the eateries and shopping. any guidelines will be appreciated.

regards
musaphir

I go to Langkawi on my honeymoon on Saturday 15th December and I'm so worried about the weather! I've been told it is stormy and cloudy and rainy all the time and I'm worried that we won't see any sun!!

Can anyone tell me if they are just thundery showers or am I going to spend my honeymoon indoors?!!

Your speedy responses are much welcomed!!!

Thanks

Very blu missteeblu
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