Tanjung Rhu Beach
Tanjung Rhu Beach
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Lima, Peru17 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The once beautiful beach has now been ruined by the noise and made dangerous to swim in the sea by the two operators on the beach now offering jet ski hire and tours directly from the beach. The dangerous antics of the people from both businesses means that as you are swimming, they and their customers come so fast towards the beach and so close to you that we had to leave the water. Despite knowing it is illegal [the hotel next to the beach has informed both operators] for the jet skis to manoeuvre in the water where people swimming may be, the operators laughed at us and then proceeded to speed up and down when we told them to not come so close to us (there were also local children in the sea near us) as we were very concerned about being hit by one of their jet skis. They also just 'parked' their jet skies in the sea (not anchored) and so these just floated towards the shore with no control as to where they went. It's only a matter of time before someone is seriously injured by the immature and irresponsible people who run these activities. Sadly, we will not return to our once favourite beach in Langkawi which is the only reason we visit the island to relax. The Langkawi Development Agency states that one of its strategies is to make '4. Strategy 4 – Rebranding Langkawi as a safe, clean, and sustainable destination' - then it best take a look at these operators!
Written 1 June 2024
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koolman3
Leeds, UK2,083 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
I remember this beach being really nice and quiet but it looks like modernity has caught up. They have quad bikes operating from the beach. Quad bikes being driven on the beach by untrained tourist - isn’t that dangerous? Plus a quad bike every few mins creating so much noise and fumes. There is a volleyball net on the beach which you can use but other people might get annoyed. On the positive side, there are lots of shops there where you can buy food and drinks or book tours. There is a small group that do foot massage. The beach loungers are expensive but you can haggle with them. If you want to walk down left of the beach you get stopped by a security guard who says that part belongs to a hotel; you can walk along waterline but not too beach.
Written 25 January 2023
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FarizKL
Kuala Lumpur6 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
It is a beautiful beach, long and white powdery sands. Worth the trip, and not that long from where we were which was near pantai cenang.
As I was making my way along the beach a hotel staff told me I couldn’t proceed as the beach is private. I asked him who said so and he pointed to the Four Seasons security personnel who looked really uncomfortable when being put on the spot.
I went to the security guy and asked him what he meant by this beach being private. He replied by saying this beach is under the supervision of Four Seasons Langkawi. My answer was supervising the beach did not make it theirs. He acknowledged that under Malaysian law I have the right to walk along the beach. And this was exactly what I did.
This beach belongs to the people of Malaysia. And we gave Four Seasons Langkawi permission to share it with us. Not the other way round.
So when you are here, go ahead and walk along the full length of the beach. Swim if you want to.
As I was making my way along the beach a hotel staff told me I couldn’t proceed as the beach is private. I asked him who said so and he pointed to the Four Seasons security personnel who looked really uncomfortable when being put on the spot.
I went to the security guy and asked him what he meant by this beach being private. He replied by saying this beach is under the supervision of Four Seasons Langkawi. My answer was supervising the beach did not make it theirs. He acknowledged that under Malaysian law I have the right to walk along the beach. And this was exactly what I did.
This beach belongs to the people of Malaysia. And we gave Four Seasons Langkawi permission to share it with us. Not the other way round.
So when you are here, go ahead and walk along the full length of the beach. Swim if you want to.
Written 24 December 2020
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Luigi-137
Tabubil, Papua New Guinea103 contributions
Feb 2020
We enjoyed our afternoon here after our drop-off from the mangrove tour. We spent most of our time lying in the shadow of the trees at the Kalut beach bar, enjoyable with suitable not to loud music...
We sat there until it closed around 7 pm I believe. We got a bit lucky with a ride back to town, we started walking the road down already when a taxi driving up stopped. We took it back together with another couple... Grab isn't really coming up there, very irregular, mostly for dropping other tourists I would say...
We sat there until it closed around 7 pm I believe. We got a bit lucky with a ride back to town, we started walking the road down already when a taxi driving up stopped. We took it back together with another couple... Grab isn't really coming up there, very irregular, mostly for dropping other tourists I would say...
Written 2 March 2020
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atlanta136 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We had an afternoon to spend before our flight at 10:30 PM as decided to take grab taxi from airport to Tanjung Rhu beach. We reached at 5:30 PM as requested the vendor for chairs to sit on and he said they close at 5 PM. That is one thing I found in Malaysia that places shut pretty early, so we walked and found a fallen tree to sit on. The sunset was spectacular however the water was not the best to swim in. so I spent time sitting and watching the sunset. Once the sunset at 7:25 PM, we headed out to call grab and had to wait 30 mins for it.
There was a youth that asked if we were ok and needed a ride but our grab was accepted during that time. He was originally from Germany but settled in Kuala Lumpur and visiting Langkawi, Good people still exist in the world, god bless him
There was a youth that asked if we were ok and needed a ride but our grab was accepted during that time. He was originally from Germany but settled in Kuala Lumpur and visiting Langkawi, Good people still exist in the world, god bless him
Written 23 February 2024
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Katherine D
11 contributions
Jun 2023
Went on a windy day and so there was a cooling on-shore breeze. Made for a few waves on the beach and there was an out-going tide with a rip, so not ideal for swimming, Relatively clean, but the neighbouring jetty for the mangrove tours was disgusting, full of rubbish along the shoreline. A massive cleanup is needed, an embarrassment.
Written 9 June 2023
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gringottsgoblin
dublin560 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Perfect in every way. It is an idyll. A crescent of a white sand beach coconut palms and pine trees. Crystal clear turquoise sea with amazing warm water that is shallow enough to wade out into for 200m and a lovely sandy bottom. The view out into the Andaman sea is simply gorgeous and dotted with forested headlands and impossibly beautiful islets and rocky outcrops All this makes this one of the most perfect places. There are little beach huts and some small shacks/shops and simple restaurants set around a rough car park just off the beach but these are not intrusive and somehow appropriate to this slightly charmingly underdeveloped place. Some boat tours do board and deposit passengers on the beach but this adds to the colour and they are in and out very quickly and again they seem appropriate as they are the fast little brightly coloured vessels that are typical of the area. The slightly primitive beach bars serve great chilled juices and coconut shakes and you can also hire decent loungers and shades if you want them. The only downside which is a personal choice is that you can rent quad bikes which are a pet hate of mine on beaches. I went when it was quite quiet and was lucky that it was almost empty of people but if you get lucky this place is Amazing. Nearby is the Tangjung Rhu resort which is beautiful and set right in the heart of this fabulous beach. Definitely want to stay here next time. Imagine stepping out onto that beach every day!!!
Written 5 November 2023
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Georgia A
Liverpool, UK62 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Definitely worth a visit if you are in Langkawi! It is less crowded than other beaches and a lot quieter. We stayed for a few hours and didn’t see many people which was just what we wanted. There are toilets and showers to use in one of the restaurants (50 sen) and there were a few options for food/drinks.
Written 25 August 2022
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nah1108
29 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
A truly beautiful beach. We were lucky enough to experience it when it was very quiet on a stunning day.
The view is gorgeous and the sea is the perfect temperature.
There are shops and food places right on the beach which is really useful.
Both of isnagreed it was the best beach we've ever seen
The view is gorgeous and the sea is the perfect temperature.
There are shops and food places right on the beach which is really useful.
Both of isnagreed it was the best beach we've ever seen
Written 7 January 2023
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Matkailija
3 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Very nice and wide beach. The sand is very hot during day time. At the moment there weren't jelly fish nets like in pantai tengah or cenang, but we didn't see any jelly fishes. There are many local restaurants and kiosk selling ice-smoothies. Prices are very cheap compared to pantai cenang.
Written 6 February 2020
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Where can i change money on Tanjung Rhu? Please help:)))
Written 10 January 2020
Are sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent and if so how much?
Written 28 February 2019
Are sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent and if so how much?
Written 28 February 2019
yes there are but were expnsive as there was inly one vendor
Written 1 April 2019
RYSakinah
Jakarta, Indonesia
adakah biaya masuk untuk ke pantai tanjung rhu? kira-kira berapa biayanya ?
Written 31 January 2018
pantai umum gratis, memang ada sebagian pantai dikuasai resort besar sehingga tidak bisa diakses
Written 31 January 2019
nikkialan860
Bend, Oregon
What is the best means of transportation from the airport?
Written 31 December 2017
Hiring a car is a better option as it is away from the more commercial areas of the island. Getting a Grab or Uber might be difficult.
Written 7 January 2018
Is it possible to rent kayaks on this beach? Thanks
Written 4 September 2016
We are considering staying here in April 15 and would like to know if there is any evening entertainment at the resort. Any lounge/bar with live music?
Written 24 January 2015
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