New hotels in Langkawi: Burau Bay and the Cenang plans

Hilton has opened at Burau Bay, between the sea and forested mountains. Nautilus and Sheraton are planned around Cenang, while the former Bayview is preparing to become Fox. Next up is The Nautilus, Curio Collection by Hilton, which opens in Q2 2027.

Photo: Hilton Burau Bay, between the beach and the forested mountains · Hilton

Updated 4 November 20262 min readHow we write the guide

Hilton Burau Bay between the beach and forested mountains

A terrace of your own

Every Burau Bay room has a private terrace or balcony. The resort has 3 swimming pools, for days when you want a change from the beach.¹

Opened since June 2026

Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort

Burau Bay · open since June 2026.¹ 251 rooms between the rainforest and Burau Bay.¹

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The calendar for Langkawi

Q2 2027

The Nautilus, Curio Collection by Hilton

249 planned rooms, with a rooftop pool and bar.²

From 2028 onwards

Fox Hotel Langkawi

Ascott plans to refurbish the former Bayview as a Fox Hotel.⁴

Between 2029 and 2030

Sheraton Langkawi Resort & Spa

270 planned rooms on the Tropicana Cenang beachfront.³

If you go sooner

An open hotel from the guide for a trip now.

Datai Bay from the air: the white crescent of sand, the forest down to the water and an island offshore

The Datai Langkawi

For rainforest and sea, with a path down to the beach.⁵

The trade-off

The airport is a 40–50-minute drive.⁵

Why choose it

The adult pool is reserved for ages 16 and above.⁵

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