Review: Airis Sanctuary Resort, Pantai Tengah, Langkawi Island

Hello everyone! Assalamualaikum, salam 1Malaysia. (err ok..)

Wow, I made it to my second post! (Ranma laughs) Let's go straight to the review~

Alright, as the title suggest, this time I'll review a chalet I've stayed in my hometown (LOL, I hardly stayed outside than my kampung so this is new) not too long ago. But first, Welcome to Langkawi~

Eagle Square view on a perfect day

Name : Airis Sanctuary Resort (Casa Loma at Airis Sanctuary)

Type : Budget Chalet

Location : Pantai Tengah, Langkawi Island, Kedah

Date : 9-11th August 2017

Facebook : Airis Sanctuary

Kina thinks : Worth the money

Kina rates : 7/10

I went back to Langkawi because I wanted to bring my friend around. Of all the places in Malaysia, I am most confident with Langkawi! I ain't need no Waze on this island. *raise eyebrows* We stayed at my house on the first night, then we changed accomodation because I have yet to explore Chenang Beach area myself. Our condition this time was nearby Chenang Beach, with picture-worthy place yet affordable. Went through Booking.com, found a few cool places but they were mostly over our budget. Suddenly we came across this place, which was quite cheap but not too shabby and quickly booked for two nights.

So of course, yours truly was the driver, escorting my friend safely to each destinations. Oh, it was raining cats and dogs during our check in day. Those who are not familiar with Langkawi, please just waze yourself around as the signboards can be misleading. Although located in Chenang Beach area, the chalet is actually nearer to Tengah Beach. Tengah Beach is actually on the same stretch with Chenang, only separated by a huge rock in between. 

You might want to look carefully on your left at about 200m after Tengah Beach junction. It was only a one way road (again lol) to the sanctuary and it is located behind lot 33 (refer second last picture). 

Reception view from in front of my room

The chalets all surrounding the man-made pond

Gloomy Langkawi, yet peaceful and serene at the same time

Twin bed chalet, small but comfortable

It was priced at RM150/night with breakfast for two when I booked the room but if you're lucky, the price could go down to RM135/night. I think it depends on the season. As you can see, that's just about it, the room is tiny. Each chalet comes with a balcony facing the pond. I would say it is a budget chalet with cabin concept (as I was told by the receptionist). Luckily I brought 1 small sized hand carry luggage, same with my friend and it was just nice. The bed was comfy, room has air conditioner with basic amenities. I was satisfied with everything as it was comparatively cheap. Most important is, it was very quiet at night! (but I could hear cows mooing and ducks quacking from time to time)

I love the swimming pool!

Backyard of the chalets, connects to the pool

We had the pool to ourselves!

Lobby area

Beautiful road to the chalet

I forgot to take pictures of the breakfast spread but it was very delicious! What I want to recommend is that it was absolutely worth the price that we paid. Usually, I don't know what to expect if I only have to spend RM150 for two nights with breakfast, in a famous tourist area. However, I was again, pleasantly surprised by what the chalet has to offer. One tip, as a light sleeper, I would strongly recommend finding a place to stay in Tengah Beach area if you have problems with busy streets with bars and restaurants. It might not sound as cool as Chenang Beach but hey, Chenang is just 5 mins away! For sure you will rent a car/scooter in Langkawi as it would be hard to move around without one. Moreover, Tengah beach is accessible on foot (about 10mins) from the chalet! You can have a nice stroll along the beautiful road above. It is also very near to Island Hopping tour information counter. If you did not book any tours beforehand, fret not 'cause that's what happened to me too. The road is full of tour operators with different kinds of tour offered. Each operator has the cliche island hopping and mangrove tours, plus their very own customizd tour. If you are Malaysian, negotiating is a must! Foreigners, you might want to travel with a local friend or guide to benefit more *hihihi*

If Northern hemisphere has Northern lights, WE HAVE PURPLE SUNSET!

Of course, there's also a few downsides of this place. My say is that;

1) It is not suitable for family with small kids. As I mentioned above, the room is tiny and more to backpacker style. Even the pool was not meant for children less than 4/5 feet. If I'm not mistaken, the biggest room can only fit 3 pax. I would say that it is perfect for friends and couples.
2) Foreigners with limited English would experience some trouble as well. I sat at a table next to a Japanese couple during breakfast, and they were commenting non-stop about the coffee and service of the chalet, while everything was perfect for us. They could've just asked for a new coffee and things would've been better. My advice would be, try to ask for just about anything. The staff were really nice to us, sometimes too nice and they were kind enough to accomodate me with whatever that I needed.
3) Buy yourself some food or just do take aways before you go back in. The nearest mart is located a few mins away but since it's a one way road, you'll find yourself lazy to go out again and the road might be blocked sometimes.

All in all, it is my honest review and different people, different opinions. I hope I was able to help you in any way. If you ever been to Langkawi, you should go again! <3

Tengah Beach, just as charming as Chenang