langkawi 1st timer

[PROLITEGUY]

will be in KUL for moto gp, looking to spend 4 or 5 days after the race to chill, like places where tourist dont usually go, hate brit syle bars and sports bars, enjoy beach and hotels that are 4 or 5 star but not in your face, any reccomendations appreciated

[stevec]

Hi - welcome to the forum!

Pantai Cenang and neighbouring Pantai Tengah (Pantai meaning beach) located 10 minutes from the aiport, have a variety of accommodation on offer - from simple beach huts to 4/5 star resorts. The area also benefits from a wide variety of excellent local restaurants where the food ranges from simple local 'hawker' fare to international standard cuisine. I haven't found a brit bar nor sports bar yet - thank God! so you should not be concerned about lager louts or football shirted loudmouths - Langkawi is a quiet, laid back and relaxed place to be. If you are without children the Beach Garden is recommended, or if with kids opt for one of the larger resorts with pools, activities, kids clubs etc  such as Pelangi Beach. Check out the hotels on 
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g298283-Langkawi_Kedah-Hotels.html

All the best

SteveC

[matandsaly]

Hi prolite six years now  in Langkawi and Pantai Cenang still  has its share of sports bars,music bars,brit bars.irish bars,beach bars ,some good some bad .Hotel bars are dear and boring so stay on the tegah/cenang strip you will have no problems only a good time and laid back as well !Wish i could get away to sepang sunday  cmon Rossi