Living room with large glass sliding doors, beige curtains, a beige sofa with orange and white pillows, a wooden tray with books, sunglasses, and a camera, and a view of lush green trees and blue sky outside.

Celebrate XX Years of dedication to excellence

Logo of Ambong Pool Villas featuring a stylized palm leaf above the text 'Ambong Ambong Pool Villas'

The journey of Ambong Pool Villas exemplifies our dedication to excellence, biophilic design, and outstanding hospitality.

From our inception in 2015, we have continuously strived to create a harmonious retreat that integrates seamlessly with the natural beauty of Langkawi.


The beginning

2015: Construction Beginnings

  • Started construction of Ambong Pool Villas, applying biophilic design principles, with minimal environmental impact, preserving the lush rainforest, which has been present for millions of years.

2017: Milestones

  • December: Soft opening with eight one-bedroom Private Pool Villas.

2018: Expanding Our Offerings

  • January: Rimba Restaurant commenced operations.

  • Villa Raya, a three-bedroom Private Pool Villa, was launched.

2019: Sky High Achievements

  • Rimba Sky rooftop (formerly Monsoon) started operation.

  • Received first Travelers' Choice winner "Best of the Best."

A wooded area with a trail marked by pink and white striped tape. Two people are seen in the distance near the trail, surrounded by trees and foliage.
Under-construction building with a view of trees and a body of water in the background, showing construction materials, workers, and scaffolding.
Outdoor deck with two lounge chairs overlooking a lush green forest and a body of water at sunset. A small side table is between the lounge chairs, and a red life buoy is hanging on the railing. To the right, a pathway with stones leads to a door with glass panels, revealing an indoor space with curtains. The space is surrounded by trees and plants, creating a tranquil tropical setting.

Recognition

Awards and Recognition:

  • 2020: Voted Top 25 Best Small Resorts in Asia on Tripadvisor.

  • 2020-2023: Received Travelers' Choice winner "Best of the Best" for five consecutive years. Also recognized as Top 25 Small Hotels and Hotels for Romance in Asia in 2023.

  • 2021: Voted Top 25 Most Romantic Resorts in Asia on Tripadvisor.

  • 2022:

    • January: Rebranded Ishan Spa as Amaala by Ambong-Ambong.

    • May: Rebranded The Good Earth Cafe as Pegaga Vegan Experience.

    • Voted Top 25 Best Small Hotels in Asia on Tripadvisor.

  • 2023: Received Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice: Best of the Best, awarded to the top 1% of hotels in the world.

  • 2024: Ambong Pool Villas and Ambong Rainforest Retreat ranked #1 and #2 in Langkawi accommodations on Tripadvisor.

Our journey from construction to excellence is marked by continuous improvement and a commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences. We are proud of our achievements and look forward to continuing our legacy of excellence.