Langkawi

This luxury resort fronting a pristine cove was the first to put this Tanjung Rhu's tranquil sand and water on the map. — Travel + Leisure

Sprawling Moorish-inspired haven flanked by rainforest and the Andaman Sea. — Jetsetter

Bon Ton is a unique resort made up of eight individually styled Malay huts, fused with modern touches. — Condé Nast Traveler

The luxurious 136-room Tanjung Rhu Resort is a gorgeous, peaceful property set on a white-sand beach and surrounded by lush flora and fauna. — Oyster

On the adjoining plot to Bon Ton, sister hotel Temple Tree raises the stakes with a collection of antique structures relocated from various points in Malaysia. — Lonely Planet

This upmarket resort on Langkawi island’s famed white-sand Cenang Beach has a laid-back, family vibe. — The Telegraph

A refined, all-suite island resort, edged by a centuries-old rainforest and the Andaman Sea. — Jetsetter

This imposing, sumptuous hotel embraces its colonial-era theme with details such as a billiard room, library and cigar room, tiffin lunches and speciality English afternoon teas. — Lonely Planet

Choose between one of six inviting studios, three large suites or one of the vast-feeling two-bedroom cottages; all are stylish and airy with balconies overlooking the rainforest and sea below. — Lonely Planet

This gorgeous resort that was seven years in the making re-sets the bar for indulgent escapes to Langkawi - a tropical island that's fast becoming Malaysia's leading luxe destination. — The Telegraph

A two-storey wooden house serves as the centrepiece of this charming budget enclave. — Lonely Planet

This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. — Lonely Planet

Those looking for a quiet, homelike stay should head here. — Lonely Planet

Tucked away in a picturesque spot just off the main Pantai Tengah strip, La Pari-Pari has a laid-back vibe. — Lonely Planet

Like a kampung, or traditional Malay village, Kunang-Kunang takes the form of a clutch of antique wooden villas. — Lonely Planet

Malibest is a friendly place with rooms right on the busiest stretch of Pantai Cenang. — Lonely Planet

Located past the headland at the western end of Pantai Kok, the Berjaya has some 424 rooms spread over a vast area; guests are ferried between reception and their chalets in minibuses. — Lonely Planet

The 115-room, mid-range Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is a family- and eco-friendly hotel along quiet Pantai Tengah beach. — Oyster

Lying just off Pantai Cenang, the small island of Rebak Besar plays host to this exclusive resort, which offers spacious and elegant chalets in beautifully landscaped grounds. — Lonely Planet

The 282-room Bayview Hotel Langkawi is a three-pearl property with a casual, relaxed ambiance and setting in the middle of the Kuah commercial district. — Oyster