Amanyara vs The Datai Langkawi
Aman vs Independent — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
The Datai Langkawi has more dining venues, while The Datai Langkawi lists more room categories, while The Datai Langkawi lists more spa facilities.
Facts
| Metric | Amanyara | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Beach | Beach |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2006 | — |
| Rooms | 38 | 121 rooms, suites and villas |
| Architect | Jean-Michel Gathy | Kerry Hill; refurbishment by Didier Lefort of DL2A |
Dining
| Metric | Amanyara | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 3 | 10 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanyara | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 4 | 11 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 4 | 8 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanyara | The Datai Langkawi |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 5 |
Good to Know
Amanyara
- The retreat features 38 pavilions and 19 private villas bordering Northwest Point Marine National Park, designed by Jean-Michel Gathy.
- Features a 50-metre black volcanic rock pool, Nature Discovery Centre with resident marine biologist, and PADI dive center.
- Located 25 minutes from Providenciales International Airport (PLS) with private luxury SUV transfers.
The Datai Langkawi
- The Datai Suite is 378 versus 258 square metres; Canopy Garden is also called Canopy Deluxe Garden.
- Canopy Premium is described both with a rainforest outlook and with main-pool and Andaman-Sea views.
- Dining Room is described both with and without dinner; its fuller schedule requires 24-hour reservation.
- Pool count is three versus two plus a wading pool, and Main Pool versus Adult Pool naming alternates.
Summary
The Datai Langkawi has more dining venues, while The Datai Langkawi lists more room categories, while The Datai Langkawi lists more spa facilities.

