Langkawi 2011 - Awana Porto Malai Resort

We were looking for a kid-friendly resort and Awana Porto Malai seems to be one of the most kid-friendly on the island. It is located at the Southern tip of Langkawi, reachable through Jalan Pantai Tengah. The location is a bit isolated from other resorts in the area, but the resort itself has most of the amenities to keep guests happy except a beach. They do provide a shuttle service to private beach nearby.


The architecture of the resort is based on a pseudo-Spanish theme. Overall ambiance is slightly below 4 star standards.

The resort is owned by the Genting Group and right next to the Star Cruise terminal.


The room is of a generous size and the best feature is the large balcony with really spectacular views. However it is in need of an overall refreshment as the decor and furnishing are looking a bit tired - especially the bathroom.


The view from the room is just great.

Overall the stay at Awana Porto Malai was quite pleasant and the kids really enjoy the leisure pool and the large areas to roam around.