This was our first visit to Langkawi , everyone of our family was quite excited yet apprehensive about the weather. As Langkawi is more about nature, I was looking for a place which at least doesn't give an impression of living in a city , yet is not far away from all the "Top attractions" and fits our budget requirements. Guess what...we were never disappointed during our 3 nights stay. The staffs were friendly. However, we found the restrooms a bit dirty and informed them. They were quick to take care of it. We didn't find the food court a good dining option but there is a kebab restaurant called "Laila" which is worth trying. Transportation was not a problem since we hired taxi for the whole day.


The breakfast was not bad at all. Choices were limited ( 4 probably) but it was ok. We were not too fussy about it. I have included the photos.

Pros-
Amazing location, great views.
Shopping opportunities
Good for families with older kids who doesn't want to spend too much money on hotels
Able to choose the time to ride the cable cars.
Free shuttle to Mutiara Bay facilities and the beach

Cons-
Shops and restaurants close down early around 7 pm. If you have a car, it should not be a issue.

The hotel just located at the Langkwai Cable Car and the food at food court is very cheap. The food court closed at 9pm although by that time most of the food will be sold out, you won't have nothing to feed yourself ! The sunset (around 6:45pm) at the cable car is wonderful but make sure you bring your jacket as the wind is very strong and the temperture drop a lot at sunset. All and all, it is a wonderful hotel for non clubbing people who want to enjoy the nature and resort facilitates (they provide free shuttle the its sister resort and hotel guest can enjoy the facilities free).

During our long trip in Asia we decided to stop only for one day In Langkawi - very much recommendet island for recreation. The most interesting was the bridge high in the sky above the jungle - 700 m above sea level, one you can reach on a cable car / 2000 m length/ Increadible view from the top of the mountain! So the decision was - we have to look for a hotel close to the cable car station and there it was - the oriental village and the hotel Geopark on the territory of a real geopark. Booking the hotel - the doouble room was 33 Euros per night - we based our decision on the atractive price rather on the services offered by the hotel. The great surprise was that the hotel was just opposite the stop of the cable car. The hotel was perfet is size, the room was BIG, the beds - extremely confortable, the bathroom -great, The view from the room was super - the top of the mountain with the cablecar station on the top. There is a shuttle minivan to the nearest beach and resort where you can use the swimming pool, if you decide to walk back - the beach is just 10 minutes walk from the hotel. Another 15 minutes walk is an eco path up the mountain to reach a beautiful waterfall. About 25 minutes walk is the harbour with a nice marina and several very good restaurants. Now the best surprise - the island is a tax free zone and all around the hotel there are shops offering not only souveniers but drinks, excellent choclate etc. as well . For the kids there is a small zoo and many other attractions. It is worth staying there at least 3 days!!!!
The service was excellent and the food offered in the reastaurants in the oriental village and on the parking lot reastaurant was perfect!!!
Sonya

This is truely one of the value for money 'hidden gem' hotels we have stayed in. The rooms were clear and cosy. The staff friendliness and hotel feel gave it a very 'homely' atmosphere. The surrounding views were breathtaking in the early mornings and at sunset. Some of the hotel facilities were a little run down (e.g. our door was a little broken, floor carpets need replacing etc) but all that is forgotten when you are caught up on the charm and romance of the hotel and its locality. It is also a very convenient spot for doing the cable car and for duty free shopping. We bought the cheepest beer in langkawi at the stores in the Oriental village. On the down side, there is very little to do in the premises after 6 besides a strole around and dinner at one of the 1-2 food places open. But as there is a free shuttle service the hotel has, you can use that in the evenings to venture out of the hotel at a low budget. All-in-all, great base for exploring langkawi!