St Regis Langkawi, LangkawiSt Regis Langkawi in Langkawi, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 16 hotels we score in Langkawi. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.3, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $357 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located in the southeast part of Langkawi, this five-star resort sits between the rainforest and the Andaman Sea. The property contains 85 rooms and suites alongside four over-water villas featuring private pools. Guests have access to a private beach, an outdoor infinity pool, a spa, and a fitness centre. There are five dining options and a poolside bar on site. It is situated five kilometres from Kuah town and roughly 35 minutes from the airport. The hotel follows mandatory eco-rules regarding cleaning services. While the setting is secluded, some guest reviews indicate inconsistent service levels.What stands out

Private pool villas available

Direct beach access

Multiple dining options

Surrounded by rainforest

Watch out for

Inconsistent service levels

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