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The Gemalai Village

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Cenang Beach

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A wooden pathway leading to overwater bungalows with thatched roofs and balconies.
A wooden cabin with a thatched roof, elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery.
A room with wooden walls, two windows with white curtains, a television on a stand, and a small refrigerator.
A wooden bedroom with a bed, dresser, and a television.
Two people on bicycles with baskets, wooden walkways, thatched-roof structures, and a water body.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Laman Padi, Jalan Pantai Cenang, Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, Kedah, 07000
  • Place, The Rice Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cenang Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cenang Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Langkawi (LGK-Langkawi Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Standard Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A row of wooden cabins with thatched roofs, surrounded by palm trees and a grassy area.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Superior Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Langkawi

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Langkawi hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Cenang Beach and The Rice Museum. Rice Museum Langkawi and Laman Padi are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • The Rice Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Laman Padi - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cenang Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rice Museum Langkawi - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cenang Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Langkawi Intl. Airport (LGK) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokopi Langkawi - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ah Chong Beach Bar & Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hidden Beach House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Gemalai Village

3-star hotel near Cenang Beach
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Gemalai Village also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Langkawi hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Gemalai Village offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • The city tax amount listed may increase during popular local events such as the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA), Le Tour De Langkawi, Ironman and Oceanman Malaysia; for more details, please contact the property

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gemalai Village Hotel Langkawi
Gemalai Village Hotel
Gemalai Village Langkawi
Gemalai Village
The Gemalai Village Langkawi/Pantai Cenang
The Gemalai Village Hotel
The Gemalai Village Langkawi
The Gemalai Village Hotel Langkawi

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gemalai Village to the airport?

The Gemalai Village is 4.1 mi (7-min drive) away from the Langkawi Intl. Airport (LGK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gemalai Village have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Gemalai Village.

How close is The Gemalai Village to the beach?

This hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Cenang Beach and 16.7 mi (41-min drive) from Tanjung Rhu Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Gemalai Village offer free breakfast?

The Gemalai Village does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Gemalai Village?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Gemalai Village?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Gemalai Village?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Gemalai Village have a pool?

The Gemalai Village does not have a pool.

Does The Gemalai Village have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Gemalai Village have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Gemalai Village to downtown Langkawi?

The Gemalai Village is 0.8 mi away from Lubok Buaya.

The Gemalai Village Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to stay. Water buffalo outside my bungalow, amazing view of the fields, a short walk to the beach, spacious room, nice staff...Gemalai Village was a memorable place to stay. Very basic and rustic. I loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rabih

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Outside
Room
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay! We loved the somewhat open-air bathroom and the beautiful grass around the room. It was very entertaining sitting on the porch and watching the cows. At night, the stars were gorgeous. Though it’d be helpful if there was a way to get more water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lai Leong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The internal passageway from the Rice Garden to Gemalai Village lightings need to be improved
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are very deceiving and I am guessing taken some time ago. The place has been not very well taken care of and in desperate need of some maintenance. Walkway planks rotting, nails sticking up, no rice fields anymore, cabins need sprucing up. When our driver dropped us if he literally said “oh live like in the village…. 20 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lomeko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Très bon séjour dans ce cocon, proche de tout
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely outlook on some former padis with views of birds and buffaloes, very comfy wooden bungalows with good beds, ac and a mini fridge. Free bicycles to explore the countryside. Nice breakfast served on your patio... So much nicer than the concrete hotels on Langkawi's main strip. Would def stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Most enjoyable stay in Langkawi

If you want a unique experience, go to the Gemalai Village. We had the best time there. The cottage was clean and comfortable and it was nice to have breakfast on our terrace every morning. The nature is close to you there: you can watch water buffalos, eagles, lizards and different birds all day. There's a supermarket close to it and it's walking distance from the beach. Customer service was also excellent, we got vegetarian breakfast when requested. Just a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely traditional Malaysian bed and breakfast in a good location near Cenang centre, still nice and quiet but you can walk into town and to the beach in 10 mins. Continental style breakfast brought to your hut in the rice fields every morning, included in the price! Lovely staff, delightful private outdoor shower, cute cats, chickens, storks and water buffalo ... what more could you need?!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

yokka

Liked: Staff & service
自然豊かです。値段なりの設備と場所です。
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing environment

Nice greenery, laid back environment. Close to amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yee Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
環境優美、清靜，附近就是珍南大街，吃的買的都很方便。
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschöne Umgebung und ein tolles Bett! Man kommt überall hin, da es sehr zentral gelegen ist
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
시골 체험지와 같은 느낌, 그러나 현관이 따로 없는데다 들어가는 입구의 열쇠가 잘 맞지 않아 무척 힘들었고, 개인적 사생활이 너무 노출 됩니다.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Faiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A new experience

Such a serene place for a getaway yet still very near to the happening pantai cenang. Plus, its something else than regular boutique hotels. How often do you stay in a comfy hut above the paddy field?
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, a little close to the road
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017