Penang or Langkawi

Posted by maz27 (69 days ago)

I've been to Kota Kinabalu and now fancy trying somewhere else in Malaysia with my 2 children. Spent the last 2hrs reading through comments about kid friendly hotels in a certain website and its left me feeling nervous about the hotel/resort.

Can anyone share any thoughts where they stayed with a toddler and a nearly teenager please?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by Info Seeker (68 days ago)

I've been to Langkawi with two kids ages 5 and 8 - stayed at the Pelangi - kids club was a bit lame, but the pool was good, especially for younger kids. Sorry - haven't been to Penang.

Have you considered the Club Med at Cherating? (fly from KL to Kuantan) By the time we paid for food, accommodation, etc. at Pelangi, Langkawi, we'd spent almost as much as we did at club med Cherating. CM has lots to do, really nice beach and takes kids all ages in Kids Club, which is tiered, based on age. There are also loads of other activities (sports, circus, batik), fantastic food and nightly entertainment. My kids loved it there.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by victoriabc (68 days ago)

Langkawi is much better than Penang. Try Sheraton.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by CathyTan (19 days ago)

Hi maz27 Since you have been to KK, did you go for scuba diving. Which hotel would you recommend and which area for scuba dive
Thanks

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Posted by singapore-mom (14 days ago)

Westin Langkwai (formely Sheraton) or Four Seasons are the best in Langkwai.

For scuba diving, visit www.islands.com.my

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Posted by ldsllvn (13 days ago)

how would you get to Langkawi from HK with kids - does anyone know if there are direct flights? Not sure I want 2 connecting ones, but dont think there is a direct one?

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Posted by singapore-mom (13 days ago)

No direct flights from HK to Langkwai. Must via Kuala Lumpur (MH) or Singapore (SQ). Or you may fly CX direct to penang then take the ferry to Langkwai.

For kids, Bintan is more appropriate, which only 1 hour ferry from Singapore.

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Posted by Joyce Xu (13 days ago)

i have been Sheraton in Langkawi. It's nice. I saw many families went there for fun with their little kids. it may be a good choice.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by ldsllvn (13 days ago)

sorry to but in again - how long is the ferry to Langkawi from Penang? thank you~

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by singapore-mom (13 days ago)

http://www.langkawi-ferry.com/

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Posted by singapore-mom (13 days ago)

There also a budget airline from Hong Kong to Kuala Lumpur LCCI. Then same day connect to Langkwai. Go to www.airasia.com

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Posted by Wheelymate (10 days ago)

penang to langkawi on ferry - about 2 hours from what i remember? i booked the tickets from the ferry booth at the KOMTAR building....mind you that was in 2001!!

i have been to both penang (2001) and langkawi a few more times, the last visit in 2007. we love langkawi, very laidback although don't expect crystal clear waters like the maldives or anything. friends have stayed at pelangi and loved it. i loved casa del mar before hubby and i were married and last year we went to the tanjung rhu with my toddler, which was lovely too.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by ldsllvn (10 days ago)

wheelymate - is it far to get to the ferry from the airport - we have 2 toddlers and connecting flights are so hard with them! so am looking at alternative ways to get there!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FunchalPP (9 days ago)

From Penang airport, it takes about 30 mins by taxi to get to the ferry terminal.
The taxi price is fixed by zones and you buy a taxi coupon from the taxi booth( after collecting luggage & exiting the customs check)

It's about 3 hrs ride by ferry and there's only 2 departures per day:
Penang to Langkawi - around 8.15am & 8.30am(via P. Payar).
Langkawi - Penang - 2.30pm (via P. Payar) & 5.15pm

The tickets are sold at the Penang/Langkawi ferry terminal. We bought our return ticket when we arrived at Langkawi.

(I am based in Shanghai)

Posted by Moge (8 days ago)

We just got back from a holiday in Penang with 2 kids (3 mths and 2 years old) and loved it. Stayed at the RasaSayang, v kid friendly and there are plenty of teenagers for yours to play with. The adventure zone is good for both older and younger kids. Beach is OK, better than Langkawi but too many jelly fish to swim in at this time of year.
Food in Penang is fantastic esp in the street market about 15min walk from the hotel.
Best time of year is around now, we had awesome weather.

(I am based in HK)

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Posted by jamiekoh (7 days ago)

Personally, I don't really favor Langkawi.... but surely love Pulau Paya. You can get a day trip from Langkawi to this island for snorkeling or diving ...Those like to stay dry can just walk through the man-made bridge towards the water and admire the colorful coral and fishes with naked eye! Awesome!

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