This property is entirely unique. A stone’s throw from bustling Pantai Tengah, it is amazing how detached you can feel from the rest of the world when nestled in your canopy up in the rainforest. I came here for much needed relaxation after lots of travel, and Ambong delivered! It was so serene to sit on my terrace overlooking the distant water, watching the hornbills and monkeys. Breakfast was delicious and I also enjoyed dinner both nights at the Rimba restaurant. I also enjoyed a massage at the spa, and highly recommend it! The real cream of this experience was the staff who were so very kind and attentive. I will be back!

We loved everything about our stay. The villa was spotless, spacious, and immersed in the rainforest, with two comfortable bedrooms and a lovely balcony where we saw monkeys and geckos daily. The air conditioning worked well, and the housekeeping team provided daily cleaning and evening turndown service with great care. The breakfast at Rimba was delicious and peaceful, with fresh fruit and set options, and we also enjoyed the vegan breakfast one morning. Staff were outstanding—Lee was always ready to assist with transfers up and down the hillside, and Prem warmly welcomed us each morning, offering helpful local advice. We had access to all on-site restaurants and the rooftop lounge via quick buggy service. A serene and luxurious nature escape—highly recommended.

Nothing major to dislike. The resort is built on a steep hill, so getting around requires buggy assistance—but the staff were always prompt and cheerful, making this a non-issue. Just something to be aware of for those with mobility concerns.

Liked absolutely everything. This place is stunning. The service is out of this world - we were told that during our stay the staff were our second family and to rely on them entirely. They took us to a local laundry, recommended a scooter hire place and then took us there and were always on hand. The food was delicious - the vegan breakfasts were to die for. The monkeys and wildlife were a joy to watch. We just felt completely and utterly relaxed during the stay and in fact we ended up staying longer because we loved it so much. The people who own this place are clearly people who have travelled and the little touches are all there.

I liked it all but be warned that the rooms are up a very steep hill with steps. The staff team provide a vehicle to transport you up to your room whenever you need it and it is so needed. The humidity makes that walk a real struggle.

Our stay at Ambong Ambong Resort was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel like family, welcoming, warm, and incredibly helpful. My partner had a skiing injury, and the team went above and beyond, offering assistance without hesitation. They drove us around the resort with genuine care and kindness, making our stay even more comfortable. A special mention to Lee, Shifa, and Sherman, who were absolutely outstanding in their hospitality. The dining experience was equally impressive. Both restaurants served delicious, well-prepared dishes with a wide variety of options. The view from the top of one of the restaurants was simply breathtaking, definitely a highlight of our trip. The resort itself is a tranquil haven, surrounded by lush greenery and immersed in nature. Waking up to the sounds of birds and spotting monkeys in the trees added to the charm of the place. It's the perfect retreat for those looking to unwind in a peaceful, natural setting. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend Ambong Ambong Resort to anyone visiting Langkawi.

Leaving

The staff at Ambong are always willing to help and always check that everything is to your liking. The resort is ideal for people wanting a relaxing time, its location is on the edge of the town resulting in a peaceful setting, with easy access to the facilities of the town if required. We were particularly pleased with the food on offer at the Rimba restaurant, well formed local dishes at reasonable cost served by nice staff. The staff when they had time were happy to talk and offer advice on the resort and surrounding area. The car service to your room was welcome, as the resort is set on a hill.

The sun beds could have been more comfortable, as they were a bit thin on padding.

It’s an impressive place very unique on top of a rainforest. I can’t describe the feeling of waking up in the morning and seeing through our window a hornbill! The workers left some decoration and a cake for our honey moon. Their food is so tasty and vegan. The views are so impressive, laying down on the bed and seing these views and animals going around the trees is priceless! The bed was comfortable, good shower, space for working in the desk. The best is Yoga every morning at 8am it sets up a good energy for the day and right after eating their homemade breakfast healthy and colorful. Their workers are amazing so open hearted and helpful!

It’s so far up on a mountain and even if the workers tells you they can drive you up you don’t want to bother. To go down is ok but going up is heavy. We were living on top of the mountain and it took us around 5 min walking normal speed up the stairs from their restaurant. One day was raining so we just waited and played chess on their restaurant, very cozy!

The atmosphere and the quirkiness. The willingness of the staff to make our stay more personal and look after us. (They remembered what we had to drink the day before). I liked the uniqueness of all the buildings and not being in a large chain hotel. I liked that drinking water was not in plastic containers. The breakfasts especially the vegan option was beautifully presented.

Not as much wildlife as I expected. Road Noise. Children at breakfast in a part of the resort where I didn't think there would be children. (no children on the retreat side of the resort was a feature that appealed). Quite hard to get transport, especially from the retreat. The access is challenging for vehicles, which may be why grab transport is not readily available. Getting to and from the room improved our fitness although staff were always willing to provide car transport around the property if available.

Ambong Rainforest Retreat is the best hotel I have EVER stayed at. I received a very warm welcome upon arrival before being shown around my room. There are a lot of good quality toiletries provided and plenty of tea, coffee and soft drinks. The little extras such as the chocolate cake in the room were a nice touch. There is yoga every morning (except Thursdays) which is free for in house guests. Definitely recommend and the views are beautiful. The breakfast at Pegaga (served 8am-11am) is amazing. You can also eat at their sister restaurant, Rimba. At Pegaga vegan, the breakfast is fresh and there is a varied selection. The smoothie bowls and avocado toast were my favourites. As a pastry chef, I recommend having dinner here if you get a chance, the food is very good. Most mornings we saw the monkeys swinging in the trees next to the restaurant, which I loved. It's a perfect retreat if you like nature but still want to be close enough to enjoy activities/beaches. I was very sad to leave, especially after making friends with all the wonderful staff here. They do an amazing job and it shows that they care!

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Amazing place in the middle of 'jungle' with super friendly staff! We have never felt ourselves as welcome as here! Great facilities with fascinating nature around you. Very good breakfast with lots of choices and good service (especially the older guy at the Rimba restaurant - sorry don't know the name!). Nice little pool area and herb garden (thanks a lot for the personal tour Raja - the gardener). The place also offered transportation and help with car parking.

Our family missed a bit more comfortable sofa system in the living room - it would have been nice to spend some time there together as the bed rooms with more comfortable sofas are located in different floors.

Beautiful location, very quiet and remote but close to Pantai Cenang (and its many restaurants). Access to sister property including shuttle service. Despite the relatively small size of the property, we usually had the space to ourselves (e.g. pool, restaurant etc) and at most, shared it with one another couple. Property is generally kept clean, and the two times a day room service (10 a.m and 6 p.m) were punctual, efficient and always provided for refills (I.e. water, coffee, soda etc). Phenomenal massages, highly recommended. We did this in the context of the « Everlasting memories » package which we would recommend to all, great value for money. The afternoon tea is almost a lunch!

Although the staff is very friendly and not all speak English. Not a real negative but, access to the rooms by foot means climbing a small but steep hill which should be kept in mind - a shuttle service is provided upon request. Pool area is small and the chairs are decent which could result in unavailability of chairs during high season. We did not have this issue as noted above but, as there are only 6 chairs this could be a real issue.