MGM - accommodation in Langkawi

We have just returned from a wonderful stay at The Danna. From the moment we arrived, every member of staff made us feel incredibly welcome. From the porters, concierges & reception team to housekeeping, the F&B staff & the Resort Manager, everyone was professional, warm & cheerful, & nothing ever seemed too much trouble. Remarkably staff appeared to know which room we were staying in, how long we had been there & even how much time remained of our holiday. We were made to feel very special, something we saw being extended to all guests throughout our stay. We're not usually ones for any fuss, but all the thoughtful touches were delivered so discreetly and naturally that it simply enhanced the experience. Our room (419), a Grand Marina View room, was exceptionally spacious & comfortable, with a king-size bed, armchairs, dressing table, two wardrobes, plenty of storage, a large balcony & a large bathroom with a bathtub, walk-in rain shower & double sinks. We also appreciated the daily replenishment of filtered water, Nespresso pods & TWG tea bags, along with delicious gluten-free sweet treats to accommodate a dietary requirement. Housekeeping was outstanding throughout (with special thanks to Karmila, Fatin & Amim for their excellent service). The restaurants were all superb & catered for allergens very well; staff awareness & knowledge of ingredients made us feel confident we were in safe hands. Special thanks to Hakimi, Ilah, Fatihah, the Chefs & all the F&B team.

We stayed here before their grand opening. Pros: Some of the staff were really outstanding. Shoutout to Aiman, Hanif, Aunie, Syakim and Aziz. Beautiful grounds - landscaping was really well done. The resort was built around the trees in the main garden and the grounds are kept in great condition. Mingzhu is an incredible restaurant and all props to the chef and the team. Really nice gym. Cons: No netflix on the TVs, but HDMI cables are available. Staff can sometimes take ages to fulfill requests. We called for ice and cutlery on two separate occasions and both times it took 45 mins and a reminder call to come. Small details are off - our room had some fixtures coming off the wall already, and even some cracks in the paint on the walls. Not all staff are equal - there were some staff that really acknowledged our presence and made us feel welcomed while some other staff would just walk past us without acknowledgement or care. The beach - the beach view and sunset is incredible, but the sand itself is rough and has bits of rock and shale, probably from the construction. I was playing volleyball and cut my knee pretty badly diving for the ball. For some reason the restaurants on site are disconnected from room service, so I had to go down to the restaurant itself to order food back to the room. Welcome drink is delicious but cannot be ordered to the room. !! Beware of getting rooms on the east wing facing out of the resort - the view is horrible and construction is loud.

Excellent beach and pool. Uniquely set in the middle of rainforest. Main restaurant is great for breakfast but would try something else for dinner. TA rating should be much higher.