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AmAya Homestay Langkawi
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The Danna Langkawi
Beachfront & Island Homestay
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- Service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Reviews
- 2432
What recent reviews say
The Danna's team anticipates needs before guests ask, from airport pickups to private pool service. Families return repeatedly for the villa privacy, thoughtful touches like prayer mats and TWG tea, and a sparkling pool with separate zones for adults and children. One guest noted slow room service and room-cleaning delays despite high rates; another found the breakfast unremarkable and service noise in the restaurant unmanaged.
The resort manager and named staff (Fuad, Chef Gary, Nik, Achik Farizal Morison) set a tone that staff embody throughout. The Italian restaurant and buffet draw consistent praise; the property's location on a private beach suits families unwilling to leave the compound. At RM4,000 a night for villas, returning guests call it fair value compared to Four Seasons; others found the price steep.
Praised for
- attentive, personalized staff
- exceptional pool
- spacious, luxurious rooms
- excellent food and dining
- warm hospitality and leadership
Watch-outs
- slow room service
- breakfast and cocktails inconsistent
- noisy other guests
- high price point
- mosquitoes
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Best for: Families wanting multi-night seclusion with private pool, fine dining, and staff who cater to children and adults equally.
Think twice if: Room service and housekeeping can be slow despite high nightly rates; breakfast quality varies; noisy other guests may disrupt the peaceful atmosphere.
Strengths
- Boutique scale with personalized service and named staff who remember guests
- Private pool villas with full-day inclusions (laundry, snacks, meals, room service)
- Exceptional pool design with separate zones for adults and children
- On-site Italian restaurant and fine dining praised across reviews
Worth knowing
- Fuad (Resort Manager) personally greets departing guests
- Chef Gary follows up on service issues and offers complimentary items
- Staff named Nik, Harith, Achik Farizal Morison, Faiz, Mr Sharie, Abdullah, Somjot, Kevin consistently praised
- Princess Villa includes 4 pieces of laundry daily, 11am snack, afternoon lunch, twice-daily room service
- Jo Malone toiletries and TWG tea stocked in villas
- Private prayer mat and prayer times provided without request
- Dedicated WhatsApp line for villa guests
- Welcome massage and complimentary high tea offered
What reviews say by service
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- Private beach kept clean; guests report never needing to leave the property due to on-site attractions and personal attention.
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.5 average across the 681 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- What's included with the Princess Villa?
- Daily laundry (4 pieces), 11am snack, afternoon lunch, twice-daily room service via WhatsApp, welcome massage, and a private pool. Room-service rates apply beyond these inclusions.
- Are there activities for children?
- Yes. The resort has a junior club, fish-feeding (24 hours), a game room with billiards and PlayStation, and a library. Staff are described as patient and genuinely welcoming to children.
- Does the hotel arrange airport transfers?
- Yes. Airport pickup and luggage collection can be arranged, and staff will have a welcome drink and refreshments ready upon arrival.
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