Ocean View Hotels in Kedah, Malaysia

The hotel itself is well located and has a certain charm. The furniture is quite old, but in a way it adds character to the place. The staff we interacted with were generally kind and polite. However, we had a very upsetting experience with the Ramadan buffet restaurant. We arrived at the hotel around 6:00 PM after a long day of travel with two flights (Phuket to Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi). My mother had been fasting all day for Ramadan and had not eaten or drunk anything. When we saw that the restaurant was preparing the Ramadan buffet, my mother sat down hoping to break her fast there. Unfortunately we were refused and told that reservations had to be made one day in advance. This was very surprising for us, as we had just arrived in the country and could not possibly have reserved the day before. We were directed to another nearby restaurant, but after waiting more than one hour we still had not received any food. During that time my mother — who had been fasting all day — still had nothing to eat, and my two-year-old child was crying because he was hungry. In the end, my mother was only able to eat about two hours after the time of breaking the fast. Aside from this very difficult experience, the hotel itself is pleasant and the staff are friendly. However, I hope the management will consider being more flexible and understanding in situations like this, especially for guests observing Ramadan and families traveling with young children.

The room allocated on the first night requires maintenance. We requested for a change the following morning and the staff were extremely attentive and offered us a better room. The general feel of the hotel is clean and peaceful. Customer service is second to none, and we would like to thank Mr Faiz and Ms Qamarina for their professional support and courtesy during our stay. We have no hesitation to recommend this hotel if guests are looking for a calm, peaceful, friendly and clean hotel in Langkawi.

The room was average, but the hotel's overall environment was fantastic. The slide pool kept the kids entertained all day, and we also got to enjoy beautiful sunsets over the sea. A 7-Eleven is just a minute's walk away, and there's a big park nearby too. Definitely a recommended hotel!

Online reviews mentioned that staying in Kuah Town would be quieter, but since it's surrounded by seafood restaurants and roads, there were still motorcycle noises around 11 PM or 12 AM. However, it didn't bother us late sleepers, and it quieted down even later. In comparison, Pantai Cenang, being by the sea, would be much quieter. The room felt like an older 4-star hotel. I stayed in a twin room the first night and a king room the second, and for 300, it was generally good value for money. There's an I-Bing bubble tea shop nearby with delicious taro milkshakes, and it's also very close to Wonderland. Parking is very convenient and free.

The location is okay, about a 15-minute walk from Eagle Square and Billion Duty Free Supermarket (Langkawi). The hygiene was average, and the in-room facilities felt a bit outdated. The breakfast selection wasn't extensive and didn't really suit my taste, but my mom quite liked it. The front desk service was good, and the room was cleaned daily with toiletries replenished.

CONS: (1) ants in and around the room - likes to linger around the table bench and toilet sink (2) our room 310, air con fan is hitting something making a loud and repetitive noise when air con was turned on. (3) room 310 also happens to be the room directly facing the cenang mall entrance whereby a busker performs every night. its till 11pm when they stop so you'll be faced with loud music till then if you're a light sleeper (4) lifts have restricted access during night time but staircase is opened 24 hrs. (5) walls are quite thin, most guests behaved apart from a russian group whom had decided at 2:30am to drink, sing in the foyer and play their loud music with their doors opened. called staff to settle this noise complaint and staff called back to our room (waking us up) shortly after to confirm whether the noise was present. (6) clogging shower + mouldy ceilings. no shower door and exhaust fan does not work inside the toilet. PROS: (1) good location, infront of beach/ infront of cenang mall (2) complimentary 4 x soft drinks in the fridge (3) has a balcony, go city views and a good place to hang laundry if you have any.

Hotel is 15 floors. Check in to room with sea view on 11th floor - big, clean carpeted, separate shower and tub. Lobby pretty big with restaurant, meeting room, tour guide and a bistro. Welcome drink is a choice of fruit juice or beer at bistro. Also included is a high tea voucher for following day. Took a short walk and found a variety of different food places around - malay, Indian, Korean, Japanese and a tze char joint as well. A lot of different varieties of shops and duty free shops as Langkawi is a duty-free island where alcohol is cheaper than soft drinks. Many seafood joints around within 0.6 to 14 km radius.

This motel is suitable for those not particularly seeking comfort, perhaps for a 2-3 day stay. They don't clean unless you ask. The upside is that no one bothered us. It meets basic needs — there's a roof over your head, a place to sleep, the AC works, and there's hot water. The location is excellent; everything is within walking distance, and the sea is nearby.

I admit this hotel is a bit old, so it's not as modern as newly built ones. But when you're in Langkawi, an island style just isn't going to be super modern. However, the hotel's environment and service are excellent. The restaurant and pool are right next to the beach, so having breakfast every day with a sea view is just amazing. The frangipani flowers, which are the hotel's namesake, are everywhere inside the hotel, along with many other beautiful plants and a variety of birds singing. I highly recommend staying here!

Bella Vista excels in the areas of customer service and views! The hotel has some age on it so there were quite a few scratches, dents, etc in the suite. A fitness center would really make this a perfect hotel. Decent value for the price you pay. Front desk staff are extremely friendly :)