Datai Langkawi announces renovation
Malaysian luxury resort The Datai Langkawi has announced that it will embark on an extensive renovation project, signifying the most substantial enhancement project since its inception over 23 years ago. In order to fully execute the refurbishments, the resort will be closed for approximately 10 months, with the project scheduled to be complete in Summer 2018.
To ensure the The Datai Langkawi retains its original spirit, the resort has appointed interior designer Didier Lefort of DL2A, who, along with Australian architect Kerry Hill, was responsible for the original design in 1993. The renovations will tackle the resort’s guestrooms, suites and villas; the construction of a nature centre; additional spa pavilions; a refreshed retail space; a fitness centre by the beach as well as an overall enhancement of the landscaping.
Leading the programme, Lefort brings with him an unrivalled knowledge of the resort, its structure, history and unique surroundings. He will oversee the overall design concept, including managing the structure of the additional spa villas and fitness centre by the beach, and will remodel the interiors of the resort’s guestrooms, suites and villas. Lefort and his team will also carry out the resorts landscaping, lighting and signage enhancements to ensure that The Datai Langkawi honours Kerry Hill’s original vision of a luxurious hideaway set amidst a 10-million year old rain forest backed by the Datai Bay.
The overall reconfiguration and creative overtures will continue to juxtapose the natural beauty of the locale with understated functional modern amenities. The new interiors will ensure that comfort and style are combined with the facilities that discerning luxury travellers expect. The additional spa pavilions and fitness centre will further enhance the resort’s offering, while the arrival experience will be heightened with newly implemented service standards. An increased focus on sustainability is also underpinned by the construction of the dedicated Nature Centre.
Arnaud Girodon, General Manager of the resort, comments: “This renovation is a testament to the commitment of The Datai Langkawi to provide unmatched luxury accommodations, the highest level of service, and the modern amenities that appeal to today’s luxury global travellers. Temporarily closing the resort will allow us to complete this refurbishment as quickly as possible and allow our guests to return to our island paradise in mid-2018.”
