World-class
resort management
The DRH Resort Management business serves to create luxurious retreats and exceptional experiences unique to each locality for owners and investors. With an uncompromising emphasis on well-being, conviviality, and connection, we craft a truly unparalleled sense of place for guests.
Hotels and
Resorts
By meticulously applying its guiding principles of sustainability and regeneration, Datai Hotels and Resorts aims to promote regenerative tourism by offering a full suite of luxury hospitality consulting and hotel management services.
Growing space
After three decades of operating The Datai Langkawi, and with international travel trends progressing towards regenerative tourism, the DRH Resort Management business is poised to take our award-winning homegrown name beyond Malaysian shores.
Growing space
After three decades of operating The Datai Langkawi, and with international travel trends progressing towards regenerative tourism, the DRH Resort Management business is poised to take our award-winning homegrown name beyond Malaysian shores.
glorious backdrop
received since its
inception, from
1993 - 2022
In harmony with nature
An intricate plan was conceived to bring the audacious idea of The Datai Langkawi to fruition. In staying faithful to the task of creating a sense of belonging to the jungle, architect Kerry Hill and designer Didier Lefort eschewed heavy machinery. Trees were felled sparingly and sustainably used in construction of buildings that still stand today while new trees were cultivated to respectfully replenish what was taken. Construction materials were selected to honour the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultural heritage, paying homage to the unique diversity that the country is built upon.
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Description
Aga Khan
Award for Architecture (winner), awarded to Kerry Hill and Didier Lefort
2001
TIME Magazine, US
The 100 World’s Greatest Places of 2019
2019
National Geographic, UK
Grand Redesigns (Runner-Up), Big Sleep Awards
2020, 2021
Condé Nast Traveler, US
The Best Hotels & Resorts in the World: The Hot List
2019
Condé Nast Traveler, US and UK
Reader’s Choice Awards
2019-2022, 2015-2017, 2008-2012, 1999-2006
Condé Nast Traveler, US and UK
The Gold list
2022, 2020, 2015-2016, 2010-2011
For me, the integration and respect of nature with The Datai Langkawi has always been a priority.”
Didier Lefort
Architect of The Datai Langkawi
Sustainability
The ethos of regenerative travel is infused in the DNA of The Datai Langkawi, influencing the way it is developed and managed.
Sustainability
The ethos of regenerative travel is infused in the DNA of The Datai Langkawi, influencing the way it is developed and managed.
The Datai Pledge
Impact Report 2020-2021
processed monthly
transplanted to
Datai Bay
to create a wildlife
corridor
environmental
education programme
Guiding principles
The Datai Pledge is comprised of four pillars: Pure For The Future, Fish For The Future, Wildlife For The Future, and Youth For The Future. They guide us in managing our business operations and ethics, the marine life as well as the fauna and flora around us, and in supporting the youth of the local community.
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Image Credit: © Eric Martin
Image Credit: © Eric Martin