Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi, LangkawiTanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi in Langkawi, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 16 hotels we score in Langkawi. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1.Tanjung Rhu Resort is a five-star property located on the northeast coast of Langkawi Island, near Black Sand Beach. The four-story resort sits along a 2.5 km stretch of white sand shaded by Casuarina trees. It offers spacious suites and rooms with views of the sea. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pools, visit the spa for body wraps, or participate in water sports and kayaking. On-site dining includes several restaurants, some of which are situated on the beach. The hotel suits families and those seeking water-based activities. While the rooms are large, some decor feels dated.What stands out

Private white sand beach

On-site spa and sauna

Various water sports available

Spacious room layouts

Watch out for

Outdated room interiors

Better-scored in Langkawi

Casa Del Mar Langkawi, Langkawi: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Casa Del Mar Langkawi is a four-star boutique resort situated directly on the beach in Pantai Cenang.

The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, Langkawi: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $584 a night. The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi is a five-star resort situated in Pantai Kok on 38 acres of rainforest.

Casa Del Mar Langkawi, Langkawi: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $343 a night. Casa Del Mar Langkawi is a 34-room boutique hotel situated directly on Pantai Cenang beach.