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About Ambong Rainforest Retreat

Nestled in the heart of the Langkawi rainforest, Hotel Ambong Rainforest Retreat offers a truly unique and immersive experience. The spacious and clean rooms, along with the attentive and courteous staff, create a delightful stay. The hotel provides a free shuttle service to Cenang city, making it convenient for guests to explore the nearby attractions. With a dedicated vegan restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, and a range of spa treatments, guests can indulge in delicious food and relaxing experiences. The stunning views and encounters with wildlife add to the charm of this retreat. Ambong Rainforest Retreat is highly recommended for a memorable stay in Langkawi.

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Rainforest Studio

Max 2 Adults

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Located on the ground and first floor, this studio features a private balcony that opens up to partial views of the sea. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities.

Rainforest Suite

Max 2 Adults

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Located on the ground floor, this air-conditioned contemporary-style suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea and is fitted with a wooden bathtub. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and a refrigerator. There is a satellite TV. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities.

Single Storey 2-Bedroom Cottage

Max 4 Adults

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This air-conditioned two-bedroom cottage features a private balcony. The seating area is fitted with a satellite TV. The kitchenette is equipped with a microwave oven and a refrigerator. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities.

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Location & Nearby Places

Pantai Cenang (11.5 Km from city center)

Jalan Pantai Tengah, Langkawi

15 Nearby Attractions

Singa Besar Island

2.0 km

Underwater World Langkawi

2.1 km

Pantai Cenang

3.1 km

Laman Padi

3.5 km

Rebak Island

4.8 km

Beras Basah Island

6.5 km

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Bike tours, Cycling, Cooking class, Fishing, Horse riding, Hiking, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Snorkelling, Diving, Tour or class about local culture.
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Miscellaneous	Adult only, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, First aid kit available.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Slippers, Bath, Shower, Toilet, Bidet, Additional toilet.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Soundproofing, Drying rack for clothing, Sofa bed, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Clothes rack, Desk, Private entrance, Seating Area, Carpeted, Iron, Safety deposit box, Fan, Hot tub, Tile/marble floor, Ironing facilities, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Socket near the bed, Hardwood or parquet floors, Cleaning products.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave, Restaurant, Toaster, Minibar, Kitchenette, Packed lunches, Dining table, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Dining area, BBQ facilities, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Room service, Bar, Coffee house on site.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
Services	Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Key access.
Media & Technology	TV, DVD player, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, WiFi available in all areas.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Outdoor pool (all year), Massage, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Outdoor pool, Back massage, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Yoga classes, Swimming pool, Foot massage, Swimming Pool, Couples massage, Neck massage, Spa facilities, Head massage, Spa and wellness centre, Full body massage, Hand massage, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Accessible parking, Car hire, Airport drop off, Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport pick up, Shuttle service (free).
Outdoor & View	Terrace, Patio, Mountain view, View, Sea view, Balcony, Garden view.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.2

Based on 509 Reviews

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Comfort

9.53

Cleanliness

9.62

Value For Money

8.81

Facilities

9.23

Guest Reviews

Magdalena

young couple

3.0

Poor

Old cottage stay

+ EXCELLENT staff (dedicated, attentive, friendly, caring, polite) + rainforest surroundings, but unfortunately next to a road + great food in the vegan restaurant and the Japanese one (Rimba is nice for sunset drinks) + great massage + lovely shower gel + nice balcony view (although no sea view); we enjoyed our time sitting on the balcony + filtered water glass bottles, coffee with french press and a small milk ware nice touches + beautiful paintings in the room + they provide transport to/from your cottage anytime you request it TIP: even if you are not vegan (like us), try having breakfast at the vegan restaurant which is of a higher class than Rimba. MUST try: french toast, carrot cake, falafel, avo toast, summer rolls.

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- old/outdated room & furnishing - very old property (looks like over 70 years old) - noisy road nearby (no sound roof windows) - poor breakfast with set menu at Rimba (I wonder if the luxurious villa guests get the same kind of breakfast..) - very uncomfortable bed and shabby bedding (bedsheets were greyish colour instead of white which is the basics in hospitality) - loud music from nearby beach club on weekends - our studio had a smell, another smell was coming from the AC - no proper lights in the studio, but the road outside has an extremely bright light pointing at our entrance - very steep way to the studios (if you're not fit, don't bother climbing up) - no working wifi (even after getting a router) - bathroom: hot water runs out after a couple of minutes (meaning 2 people cannot shower after each other, I was not able to wash my hair), no hand shower - I noticed that they don't iron anything over there, which can be seen on bedsheets, towels, table cloths in restaurants - some cottages have tiny balconies, so check before booking TIPS for the management: 1. Sound-proof windows 2. Mosquito nets on at least one window in each cottage 3. Review your false advertising on Booking.com (hight speed Internet/soundproofing/photos of villas on the cottages bookings etc.) Since your resort is near a road and nestled in the forest, having mosquito nets on windows is a must, and it might fix the smelly cottages issue by improving ventilation. 3. Adding proper lights 4. Adding essential oils to cleaning detergent as they are also giving bad smell

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Published on 03 Jan 2024

Siobhan

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

a very special place

we loved our stay at ambong. the team are amazing and really understand the meaning of hospitality- they looked after us so well. our room was immaculate and bug-free. nothing better than watching monkeys from the balcony. food in pegaga was great- especially the breakfasts which are the best weve ever had at a hotel.

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Published on 01 Jan 2024

Claire

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

The room and location was relaxing and beautiful. The staff were very attentive and friendly, a very personalised service. The pool is beautiful, the two restaurants were lovely. Catch sunset at the Rimbo restaurant above the pool villas, it is unforgettable. Breakfast options were lovely.

I liked everything about the hotel! The nearest beach had lots of jetskis so not as quiet as the hotel, not a big deal.

Published on 23 Dec 2023

Laura

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Beautiful, peaceful stay with friendly staff

The location is close to the beach and restaurants but within enough distance to be quiet and peaceful. The room was gorgeous and we loved the food at both restaurants! The staff was so kind and accommodating! We also loved that we could take yoga classes with Shinny.

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Published on 23 Dec 2023

Lindsay

family with young children

9.0

Superb

The sights and sounds of the rainforest were magical, the monkeys were amazing!

The breakfast was fantastic, and the location absolutely stunning. We were quietly observing the wonderful rainforest, and all the beautiful creatures living in it. Authentic and tranquil.

The pool is small, but the intimacy of the area is lovely. Possibly a couple more loungers would be a good thing because not always possible to get one, - but perhaps not so much a problem because it's the lack of people here that makes it special. Honestly, one of the nicest environments I've ever stayed in.

Published on 20 Dec 2023

Laura

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

The staff were exceptional, the nature is beautiful, the views and food were amazing.

One night we had a slight

Published on 19 Dec 2023

Leah

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Attention to detail in a paradise setting served low key, understated, truly professional way

Breakfast is an amazing experience in both the main restaurant Rimba and the vegan restaurant Pagaga. The food was outstanding with options to suit any palate and the staff were extremely attentive and accomodating to any of our needs. Nothing was too much trouble and we were blown away by their service and Wonderful attitude especially from Lina I can not recommend this place highly enough for a relaxing stay combining calm ambience, exquisite food, attention to detail in a paradise setting that is served in a low key, understated and truly professional way.

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Published on 17 Dec 2023

Kate

young couple

8.0

Very good

Great location surrounded by nature and wildlife

Great location up in the trees, loads of nature all around. We had a big troop of dusky leaf monkeys hanging out by our room, which were great to watch. You can have breakfast in the vegan restaurant or the pool villas resort over the road; both very good. Very friendly staff.

Poor internet connection. Very steep hill up to the rooms so wouldnt suit someone with reduced mobility - though the staff will drive you up and down if required.

Published on 09 Dec 2023

Turan

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

I really loved my stay in Ambong Rainforest.

Published on 08 Dec 2023

Elzbieta

young couple

6.0

Pleasant

Ambong resort is a pleasant place. It is located near the jungle, it has lovely surroundings and really good restaurants. The room was spacious, clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was very nice.

Unfortunately I think that this resort was overpriced. Rooms are okay, but the design and comfort is not quite there, especially given the price range. Photos are a bit misleading, our Canopy Suite had a very small balcony with just two chairs and a very basic bathroom. We were also disappointed with how noisy the place was - the music from nearby party beach resorts was loud and went on till late. The resort is indeed surrounded by the jungle but it is actually walking distance from a very busy beach. It's not quite the serene, quiet and tasteful retreat we were hoping for.

Published on 07 Dec 2023