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Originally, Bon Ton was a fairly typical Malay villa resort; a lush little parcel of land near the beach on Langkawi island, furnished with ten classic century-old villas in the indigenous style. So far, so good. It’s when it came time to expand, however, that true inspiration struck. Instead of building another set of villas from scratch, the proprietors found some more, in a variety of styles, Chinese, Malay and colonial, and moved them from their original locations, dismantling them piece by piece and painstakingly rebuilding them here, at Temple Tree.
The result is more like an eclectic little neighborhood than an ordinary villa resort. There’s a size available for more or less any taste — some houses are divided into up to four or five rooms, others split into pairs of suites, and the little Black & White House is a self-contained unit. Each one is uniquely decorated in a style that blends authentic architecture and contemporary interior design, and none of them lack for personality, to say the absolute least.
And it’s got more going for it than just a great personality. The cooking is inspired, which is not at all a certainty in this sort of place. And just when it couldn’t get any more charming, there’s another side to Bon Ton that sets it at about a 90-degree angle to the villa-resort norm — the owners operate an animal sanctuary on an adjacent plot of land, and their charges have the run of both properties.
How to get there:
If coming via air: Temple Tree at Bon Ton is located just 10 minutes from Langkawi airport and 5 minutes from the main beach of Pantai Cenang on Pulau Langkawi. If coming via rail: KTM Berhad (KTMB) provides a comfortable and economical rail service from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Arau. From Alor Setar / Arau you can take a taxi or bus to Kuala Kedah / Kuala Perlis and from there by express ferry to Langkawi. Please contact CustomerService@TabletHotels.com for questions or assistance with transfers.
- 8 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 3 Guest Reviews
- Temple Tree at Bon Ton
- Pantai Cenang
- Langkawi, Malaysia
Hotel amenities and services
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Free wi-fi
- Game room
- Garden
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Off street parking
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
Other Langkawi hotels
3 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Judith
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Wonderful food, welcoming staff, great surroundings & laid back feel. The resort has fascinating old buildings, worth a visit just for that. Overall a very relaxing weekend.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Jill
- Stayed August 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The place is great in a quirky kind of way. It's not for everyone. The people who work at the hotel are lovely...very friendly and eager to help. Temple Tree is very laid back and peaceful.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Wayne
- Stayed June 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Black and White building was amazing. Internal core with bed, bath, showers, fitness room was awesome. Verandah was fantastic for reading and relaxing; really a one-of-a-kind experience. The pool was great, relaxing. I liked the cats!
What the hotel could do better:
Discourage loud women from broadcasting on their cell phones by the pool.
