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- xxinxxKuala Lumpur, Malaysia10 contributionsA good place to chillFamily-friendly beach, lots of eateries and pack with activities during the day. Night life is pretty chill here and lasts until midnight. Bike and bicycle rental are provided at a reasonable price. It's a better travelling option than driving because parking bays around the area are limited, by late evening the place is very crowded so do come early if you travel by car. Food is abundant here, but alcoholic drinks are available at certain eateries only. Local food is just okay but quite pricey compared to other places in Langkawi. If you want to try local delicacies, go to small restaurants/stalls just outside of Cenang Beach where you can taste authentic local dishes at a cheaper price.Visited January 2020Written February 16, 2020
- TweedieAscot, United Kingdom228 contributionsLovely long beach with beach bars and restaurants.Great long beach with a sort of boardwalk along it which means you can walk without getting your feet sandy especially at night. It is lit all the way along with beach bars and music and fire entertainers in the dark evenings. You should go! Magical!Visited February 2020Written March 4, 2020
- Leen272 contributionsCenang Beach Langkawi ❤Cenang Beach was one of the Beautiful and clean beach at Langkawi. I didn't stay around Cenang area and have to take a grab to travel there, many of my friends shared is a great place to visit. The beach is so beautiful, clean and there is so many water sport around. I went during the day time and weather was so hot and I end up went to the nearby cafe and took a rest after taking some pictures at the beach. Along the Cenang beach there are some shops, restaurants, cafe and SPA too. There is also a Cenang Mall located near the cenang beach. I missed the sunset time and I will definitely go back again.Visited January 2020Traveled soloWritten January 27, 2020
- Angela AKuala Lumpur, Malaysia71 contributionsLovelyYou have to see the sun setting on this beach, it is very lovely and the sand on this beach is the finest I have ever seen and super soft. If you are into water sports, you can get a lot to entertain you with for a handsome fee of course. I would definitely recommend if only for you to go see the sun setting, lovely.Visited December 2019Written January 1, 2020
- Laylan GSingapore, Singapore368 contributionsBig white sandy beach with fantastic sunsetIt is a hugh beach with nothing much to do unless you are very keen with the water activities which quite pricey to me. The day time is absolutely very hot if it is not a rainy day, the water is not the clean & clear compared to Koh Lipe but it is still all right if you would like to swim but no clean & clear water for your information. There are restaurant along the beach that run by the hotels. Nothing fanciful. Perhaps maybe it will be more exciting after sunset as some restaurant set up the dinning tables on the beach. There are some fire show around perform by the local, it is not free coz they will collect money from you if you are standing within thier audience boundary. Well stay away if you are not feeling to chip in.Visited March 2023Written April 8, 2023
- ShreekalaHampi, India40 contributionsBeautiful beach - lovely to spend time hereIt's a great and clean beach. Lots of activities in the evening. It's fun to just sit down and have a beer in the evening. Lots of water sports to choose from. It's says 120 MYR on their price list but we got each parasailing for 60 MYR per person .Visited January 2020Traveled with familyWritten January 3, 2020
- Κωνσταντίνος ΔAthens, Greece3,984 contributionsThe Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) Langkawi is one of the best in Langkawi.The Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) in Langkawi, Malaysia, is one of the best beaches on the Island of Langkawi (Pulau Langkawi), situated on the western part of the island (Cenang Township), and about 10 Km from Langkawi International Airport. The Cenang Beach is a very nice beach with white powdery sands, clear waters and plenty of water sports to enjoy (e.g. water skiing, parasailing, etc.). The Cenang Beach is a picturesque strip with an alleyway on the upper part of it for nice walking (during day or night, avoiding the sand), with beautiful sunset, perfect for sunbathing (with sunscreen, as the sun is very hot) and for swimming when the tide waves are favorable (e.g.in the morning). On the beach you can have drinks and cocktails (not all serve alcohol) and some happenings and shows (e.g. fire shows) and you can dance until late in the night. Cenang Beach is the busiest and liveliest part of the island of Langkawi and sometimes is a bit crowded. Also there are a lot of restaurants, bars, hotels, souvenir shops, duty free shops (selling alcohol and chocolates) next to the beach (or the main street) and this makes Cenang beach the most interesting beach of Cenang Township and on the whole Island of Langkawi. I liked my holidays on the Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) on the Island (Pulau) of Langkawi and I would like to return after the Coronavirus Pandemic.Visited February 2020Written April 26, 2020
- infomalaysia231 contributionsSlowly losing its Originality but still a Popular bechAfter visiting Langkawi for over 30 years, I have seen this beach go from beautiful to over-crowded and then now with Covid, back to beautiful. I wish the government would put a stop to the development around here so that the beach will not be overcrowded. But this place still attracts general tourists.Visited July 2020Written May 22, 2021
- Stephen Browne37 contributionsGood vibe at night time into sunset, lots to do during the dayProbably the second best beach after Tanjung Rhu, but not far off it. They run jetski tours, parasailing and other water sports but be careful that you select a reputable company. It is a good spot to watch the sunset if you like seeing it set over the water, the beach front is packed with resorts and restuarants so you can get a nice view as you eat a meal and then at night time there's fire dancers and sometimes music playing. Chilled place to hang out.Visited January 2020Written January 20, 2020
- Charlotte LeongMalaysia4 contributionsBeautiful SunsetJust buy a fresh coconut from a mini bar for RM7.50 and rest yourself on a rattan carpet and a bean bag chair under coconut trees. You can even see squirrels running around. It is one of the best spot in Langkawi to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, I can still see garbage and cigarette butts on the beach. Hope the authorities and the locals could do more to prevent people from littering (it is very sarcastic as some local workers would just simply throw their cigarette butts on the beach). Anyway how, it is still a place where you can enjoy yourself with great view and fun water sports.Visited February 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten March 3, 2020
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xxinxx
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10 contributions
Jan 2020
Family-friendly beach, lots of eateries and pack with activities during the day. Night life is pretty chill here and lasts until midnight.
Bike and bicycle rental are provided at a reasonable price. It's a better travelling option than driving because parking bays around the area are limited, by late evening the place is very crowded so do come early if you travel by car.
Food is abundant here, but alcoholic drinks are available at certain eateries only. Local food is just okay but quite pricey compared to other places in Langkawi. If you want to try local delicacies, go to small restaurants/stalls just outside of Cenang Beach where you can taste authentic local dishes at a cheaper price.
Bike and bicycle rental are provided at a reasonable price. It's a better travelling option than driving because parking bays around the area are limited, by late evening the place is very crowded so do come early if you travel by car.
Food is abundant here, but alcoholic drinks are available at certain eateries only. Local food is just okay but quite pricey compared to other places in Langkawi. If you want to try local delicacies, go to small restaurants/stalls just outside of Cenang Beach where you can taste authentic local dishes at a cheaper price.
Written February 17, 2020
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Tweedie
Ascot, UK228 contributions
Feb 2020
Great long beach with a sort of boardwalk along it which means you can walk without getting your feet sandy especially at night. It is lit all the way along with beach bars and music and fire entertainers in the dark evenings. You should go! Magical!
Written March 4, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Leen
272 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Cenang Beach was one of the Beautiful and clean beach at Langkawi. I didn't stay around Cenang area and have to take a grab to travel there, many of my friends shared is a great place to visit. The beach is so beautiful, clean and there is so many water sport around. I went during the day time and weather was so hot and I end up went to the nearby cafe and took a rest after taking some pictures at the beach. Along the Cenang beach there are some shops, restaurants, cafe and SPA too. There is also a Cenang Mall located near the cenang beach. I missed the sunset time and I will definitely go back again.
Written January 27, 2020
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Angela A
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia71 contributions
Dec 2019
You have to see the sun setting on this beach, it is very lovely and the sand on this beach is the finest I have ever seen and super soft.
If you are into water sports, you can get a lot to entertain you with for a handsome fee of course.
I would definitely recommend if only for you to go see the sun setting, lovely.
If you are into water sports, you can get a lot to entertain you with for a handsome fee of course.
I would definitely recommend if only for you to go see the sun setting, lovely.
Written January 1, 2020
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Laylan G
Singapore, Singapore368 contributions
Mar 2023
It is a hugh beach with nothing much to do unless you are very keen with the water activities which quite pricey to me. The day time is absolutely very hot if it is not a rainy day, the water is not the clean & clear compared to Koh Lipe but it is still all right if you would like to swim but no clean & clear water for your information. There are restaurant along the beach that run by the hotels. Nothing fanciful. Perhaps maybe it will be more exciting after sunset as some restaurant set up the dinning tables on the beach. There are some fire show around perform by the local, it is not free coz they will collect money from you if you are standing within thier audience boundary. Well stay away if you are not feeling to chip in.
Written April 8, 2023
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Shreekala
Hampi, India40 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
It's a great and clean beach.
Lots of activities in the evening. It's fun to just sit down and have a beer in the evening.
Lots of water sports to choose from. It's says 120 MYR on their price list but we got each parasailing for 60 MYR per person .
Lots of activities in the evening. It's fun to just sit down and have a beer in the evening.
Lots of water sports to choose from. It's says 120 MYR on their price list but we got each parasailing for 60 MYR per person .
Written January 3, 2020
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Κωνσταντίνος Δ
Athens, Greece3,984 contributions
Feb 2020
The Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) in Langkawi, Malaysia, is one of the best beaches on the Island of Langkawi (Pulau Langkawi), situated on the western part of the island (Cenang Township), and about 10 Km from Langkawi International Airport.
The Cenang Beach is a very nice beach with white powdery sands, clear waters and plenty of water sports to enjoy (e.g. water skiing, parasailing, etc.).
The Cenang Beach is a picturesque strip with an alleyway on the upper part of it for nice walking (during day or night, avoiding the sand), with beautiful sunset, perfect for sunbathing (with sunscreen, as the sun is very hot) and for swimming when the tide waves are favorable (e.g.in the morning).
On the beach you can have drinks and cocktails (not all serve alcohol) and some happenings and shows (e.g. fire shows) and you can dance until late in the night.
Cenang Beach is the busiest and liveliest part of the island of Langkawi and sometimes is a bit crowded. Also there are a lot of restaurants, bars, hotels, souvenir shops, duty
free shops (selling alcohol and chocolates) next to the beach (or the main street) and this makes Cenang beach the most interesting beach of Cenang Township and on the whole Island of Langkawi.
I liked my holidays on the Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) on the Island (Pulau) of Langkawi and I would like to return after the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The Cenang Beach is a very nice beach with white powdery sands, clear waters and plenty of water sports to enjoy (e.g. water skiing, parasailing, etc.).
The Cenang Beach is a picturesque strip with an alleyway on the upper part of it for nice walking (during day or night, avoiding the sand), with beautiful sunset, perfect for sunbathing (with sunscreen, as the sun is very hot) and for swimming when the tide waves are favorable (e.g.in the morning).
On the beach you can have drinks and cocktails (not all serve alcohol) and some happenings and shows (e.g. fire shows) and you can dance until late in the night.
Cenang Beach is the busiest and liveliest part of the island of Langkawi and sometimes is a bit crowded. Also there are a lot of restaurants, bars, hotels, souvenir shops, duty
free shops (selling alcohol and chocolates) next to the beach (or the main street) and this makes Cenang beach the most interesting beach of Cenang Township and on the whole Island of Langkawi.
I liked my holidays on the Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang) on the Island (Pulau) of Langkawi and I would like to return after the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Written April 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
infomalaysia
Malaysia231 contributions
Jul 2020
After visiting Langkawi for over 30 years, I have seen this beach go from beautiful to over-crowded and then now with Covid, back to beautiful. I wish the government would put a stop to the development around here so that the beach will not be overcrowded. But this place still attracts general tourists.
Written May 22, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Stephen Browne
37 contributions
Jan 2020
Probably the second best beach after Tanjung Rhu, but not far off it. They run jetski tours, parasailing and other water sports but be careful that you select a reputable company.
It is a good spot to watch the sunset if you like seeing it set over the water, the beach front is packed with resorts and restuarants so you can get a nice view as you eat a meal and then at night time there's fire dancers and sometimes music playing.
Chilled place to hang out.
It is a good spot to watch the sunset if you like seeing it set over the water, the beach front is packed with resorts and restuarants so you can get a nice view as you eat a meal and then at night time there's fire dancers and sometimes music playing.
Chilled place to hang out.
Written January 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Charlotte Leong
Malaysia4 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Just buy a fresh coconut from a mini bar for RM7.50 and rest yourself on a rattan carpet and a bean bag chair under coconut trees. You can even see squirrels running around.
It is one of the best spot in Langkawi to watch the sunset.
Unfortunately, I can still see garbage and cigarette butts on the beach. Hope the authorities and the locals could do more to prevent people from littering (it is very sarcastic as some local workers would just simply throw their cigarette butts on the beach).
Anyway how, it is still a place where you can enjoy yourself with great view and fun water sports.
It is one of the best spot in Langkawi to watch the sunset.
Unfortunately, I can still see garbage and cigarette butts on the beach. Hope the authorities and the locals could do more to prevent people from littering (it is very sarcastic as some local workers would just simply throw their cigarette butts on the beach).
Anyway how, it is still a place where you can enjoy yourself with great view and fun water sports.
Written March 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
LilybellLula
United Kingdom361 contributions
Are families with children welcomed in the bars along the beach. We were looking forward sunset drinks whilst the kids can enjoy the beach.
richie658
Torquay, UK15 contributions
hi, no problem as the law is very relaxed and all the bars on the beach are very open so you will find you are practically sitting on the beach and they all have food so to ban children would not make economical sense and they all have good WiFi so once you are logged in you can return and automatically logged in and watch the sunset. i have travelled to most of the world and this beach and the island itself is by far the best and that beats the Caribbean. the only one that comes close is tioman island. just writing this i want to return which i have promised myself.
sisi912015
Province of Udine, Italy39 contributions
hi! how does it work for umbrellas and beach chairs? is it possible to rent them?
Maaxser
Rosignano Marittimo, Italy896 contributions
Hi ! I saw everywhere people working in beach business but I don't know the name of the places... sorry
Christine H
Knysna, South Africa6 contributions
We are 60+ active couple. We like enjoy walking in the evening, and have a drink, eat and people watch in a nice environment. Is Cenang beach for us, or Pantai kok/tengah
twiggyseymour
Hong Kong, China198 contributions
We are also in your age group. We enjoyed walking Cenang beach as it was mostly empty. We don't know the other beach you mention.
buntsScotland
Stirlingshire, UK9 contributions
Where would you recommend to stay for 8 nights
Stewart G
Bristol, England, United Kingdom102 contributions
It depends on hyour budget. We have stayed at the Meritus Pelangi twice. We enjoyed it on both occasions and would stay there again.
Elmira_ckr
Astana, Kazakhstan1 contribution
Какой лучше отель выбрать для отдыха с детьми на Чананг, чтобы он был недалеко от моря, с бассейном и недорого?
89142082698a
Khabarovsk, Russia
Есть медузы на лангкави в мае ?
Bateman March
Moscow, Russia82 contributions
В Мае 2018 ток одну видел и то на отливе. Кусается только планктон в воде.
Ajmal Shan
Rai, Kuwait4 contributions
is there any clock room/facility available to secure our legguages?
chiangmaicharlies
Chiang Mai, Thailand5,650 contributions
I assume you want to do this whilst you use the beach, so I would suggest you go to the main road that runs parallel to the beach and ask there. I am pretty sure there are facilities there.
discokasper
Copenhagen, Denmark19 contributions
What’s the Jellyfish situation at the moment?
We are visiting Cenang in February and was hoping for a live-update on the Jellyfish situation.
Thanks all!
Kasper
Kevin T
Auckland, New Zealand1,094 contributions
I only saw a few out near the islands but they are " in season " Didn't see any at Cenang Beach. Enjoy.......
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- Langkawi Archipelago Jet Ski Tour Including Dayang Bunting Island (From $120.00)
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- Langkawi Andaman Sea Sunset Dinner Cruise (From $126.09)
- Private Tour : Langkawi Half Day City Exploration (From $35.90)
- Private Langkawi City Tour with Oriental Village Stopover (From $69.10)
- Hotels near Cenang Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Grand Beach Motel
- (0.03 mi) Amani Guesthouse Langkawi
- (0.03 mi) Mali-Mali Beach Resort
- (0.03 mi) Wundastay Asylum Guesthouse
- (0.06 mi) Casa del Mar, Langkawi
- Restaurants near Cenang Beach:
- (0.02 mi) D'Grill
- (0.02 mi) Unicorn Ice Cream & Waffle
- (0.03 mi) Happy-Happy Cenang Seafood Restaurant
- (0.03 mi) Damascus Cafe
- (0.03 mi) Kalut Cafe N Bar
- Attractions near Cenang Beach:
- (0.03 mi) Wave Quest Watersport
- (0.03 mi) Langkawigo
- (0.04 mi) SAFF Watersport Langkawi - Jet Ski Tours
- (0.05 mi) Mega Water Sports - Jet Ski Tours
- (0.11 mi) Langkawi Scuba
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