Inspired by the Mediterranean, this spacious hotel is ideal for those enamoured with all things nautical. Situated right on the yacht marina, the hotel has its own light house, mooring bay for cruise ships and spectacular sea views with smaller islands of the Langkawi Archipelago scattered in the aquamarine water.
The 209 rooms are equipped with all the modern amenities that would be expected from a four-star hotel, such as IDD telephones, ASTRO television, tea and coffee making facilities etc. The soft wall to wall carpeting enhances the feeling of comfort. Those looking for extra luxury, best book the Presidential Suite, which comes complete with a private gymnasium, sauna and Jacuzzi- and is reputedly built according to the Malaysian Prime Minister’s preferences.
The Awana Porto Malai’s conference facilities make it a popular meeting venue and the staff are well equipped to cater to all your needs.
For recreation, water sports top the list of things to do, with many sunset cruises and chartered boat tours departing from here. If you feel like pampering yourself, check out the elegant Balinese Spa & Beauty Centre (with treatment prices up to RM 820).
The Seagull restaurant hosts regular Hawker’s evenings on the boardwalk in the moonlight: Here guests get a taste of the local delicacies, made right in front of their eyes by the skilled chefs in a Malaysian night market style. Already famous, the Eagle Rock Café, is a waterfront bar with tasty cocktails and live music, open till early morning. |