Seri Chenang Resort & Spa Langkawi
Seri Chenang Resort & Spa Langkawi is a boutique resort featuring traditional Malay villas. Built on the banks of Cenang River next to Cenang Beach, the resort has views of the paddy fields, mountains and the sea, and the fishermen village of Kampung Kuala Sungai Cenang. The resort also features an infinity swimming pool, a gymnasium, a gallery, a resort boutique, a Spa, and butler service.
Design and construction
The resort was designed by DBA Akitek (M) Sdn Bhd, an architecture firm based in Kuala Lumpur. The construction for the project was awarded to SCRL Group Sdn Bhd, a development and construction company also based in Kuala Lumpur. The interior design works were led by Quintessential Elegance Enterprise.
The construction of the project began in February 2009, took three years to complete, and was handed over to the owner Seri Chenang Resort Langkawi Sdn Bhd in early 2013, almost a year behind schedule. Over 70 percent of the buildings were constructed using local hardwood timber to replicate the original architecture of a Malay house. The building structure was made using Chengal timber on concrete foundation. The roofing structure are made out of Borneo Ironwood shingles or Berlian, native to East Malaysia.
Media launch
A media launch was held on 21 June 2012 at Samplings on the Fourteenth, Berjaya Times Square Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. It was officiated by the Ministry of Tourism Secretary-General Dato' Dr. Ong Hong Peng, who read a speech by the Tourism Minister Dr. Ng Yen Yen in her absence.
Official opening
The official opening ceremony was held in Langkawi on 30 June 2012, officiated by former Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, his wife Tun Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali, LADA CEO Tan Sri Khalid Ramli. The typical Malay 'open house' event serves as a blessing ceremony and an introduction to all local residents and stakeholders. Although partially completed, the resort started receiving guests shortly after.
Inventory
Suites
Villas
Total: 10
Awards and accolades
Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards (HAPA)
Malaysia Series 2013-2015
- HAPA Concierge Excellence - Best 10 in Malaysia
- HAPA Public Relations Excellence - Media Relations
TripAdvisor Excellence Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2014
Other information
Bring your own bottle
The resort announced that it was the first luxury resort on the island to introduce the BYOB policy, where guests can take advantage of the island's duty-free status and bring outside drinks without having to pay corkage fees.