Langkawi Islands, Malaysia - Beach at Mutiara Burau Bay Resort

Mutiara Burau Bay Resort is separated from Berjaya Beach Resort by a small peninsula, but you can get across from one resort to the other by walking along the beach. The beach at Mutiara Burau Bay is often over-rated by travel websites and tourist marketing brochures. But it is still a great beach to enjoy and appreciate unless you have 'over-rated' expectations.

The beach here is shorter than at Berjaya Beach Resort, stretching for only 200 metres (650 feet). The beach is also not as wide, about 20 metres (65 feet) during low tide. Nevertheless, it is white, sandy, uncrowded and the waters usually calm for a swim. For a little adventure, you can walk across to Burau Island during low tide and explore the small island.

Beach in front of Mutiara Burau Bay Resort

Secluded section of the beach

View from a local eatery beside the resort

Langkawi Islands, Malaysia - Beach at Berjaya Beach Resort

The beach directly in front of Berjaya Langkawi Beach and Spa Resort is a public beach. Since the resort is a distance from the main tourist spots and the only other resort here is Mutiara Burau Bay, the beach here is fairly uncrowded. Even during the peak seasons, it is still an uncrowded beach. Don't miss the sun set at the beach - it's truly a beautiful sight.

The beach here is wide and sandy, sloping gently into the shallow water - great for kids and non-swimmers. Palm trees line the course of the beach and complemented with a scenic backdrop of the rainforest mountains. Besides swimming and strolling, sundecks are available along the beach for the resort's guests to relax and spend a lazy day.

Beach at Berjaya Beach Resort

Swaying palm trees along the beach

Backdrop of the forested mountains

Sunset at the beach

Langkawi Islands, Malaysia - Burau Bay and the Beach

A favourite destination on Langkawi Island for me and my family is Burau Bay, about 20 minutes by car from Langkawi Airport. The beach here is a public beach but mainly used by guests from the 5-star Berjaya Langkawi Beach & Spa Resort and the 3-star Mutiara Burau Bay Resort. The two resorts are about the only accommodation at Burau Bay and there are no cheaper accommodation here. The beach here is wide, sandy, not crowded (even with the two resorts located here) - the perfect place for me and my family.

Burau Bay

At the beach on Burau Bay

Palm trees along the beach

Langkawi Islands, Malaysia - Main Beach Destinations

Most of the beach resorts in the Langkawi archipelago are located on Langkawi Island, which is the main and largest island. In my opinion many of the better (may not be the best) beaches in Malaysia are on this island. Some of the beaches here have become commercialised but not over-commercialised compared to Pattaya in Thailand or Bali in Indonesia.

Don't expect any sleazy nightlife in Langkawi. There are no go-go bars and local girls in hot pants waiting for pot-bellied tourists. The most popular beach destinations are Pantai Cenang (Cenang Beach) followed by the nearby Pantai Tengah (Middle Beach). No problem about finding a resort or budget accommodation in the area as well as shops and restaurants.

A white sandy beach on Langkawi Island

Beach along a cove

Sunset on Langkawi Island