By V. Sivaji

Penang Hyperlocal offers a brief insight into the Christmas and New Year celebrations taking place in the enchanted island of Langkawi this year.

Those planning to take a long awaited holiday there will benefit from this guide.

We start off with the Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang which brings its Christmas Eve Christmas (Dec 24) dinner at its 99 Islands Bar on the ground floor of the popular hotel.

Guests can indulge in the festive dinner from 6.30pm to 10pm priced at RM150nett (adults) with good drinks and food. There is also a 15 per cent for early birds (before Dec 20th) and the RM85 nett pricing (above 60 years)

There is also the Christmas day lunch at their Rice Garden on level 3 from 12pm to 4pm. The promotion is priced at 150nett (adult). Senior citizens can enjoy the lunch at RM85 (those above 60 and above)

The hotel also offers the festive roasted whole turkey stuffed with goodies and served with cranberry sauce, giblet gravy, walnut stuffing, brussel sprout and sauteed garlic with baby carrots too.  The package is priced at RM450. Call 04- 952-5888 to make your reservations or fot more details.

Next, the Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah is bringing its Xmas cheers with its theme “Crackin Christmas” promotion. They bring their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffet with their “Shellabrate” promotion with lots of seafood galore. 

There are Japanese oysters sashimi, along with roasted turkey on the menu. Then there is the Angus prime rib along with loads of festive desserts to go along with your meal. Lucky diners stand to win during the lucky draw session too. The promotion is priced at RM188 nett per person for Christmas Eve buffet dinner and RM118 for Christmas Day dinner. Whatsapp 012- 225-2416 to make your reservations or for more details. 

Over at the Pelangi Beach Resort Langkawi, they bring their Christmas Eve dinner  with a plethora of local and international dishes for guests to partake in.

They also offer the traditional barbeque dinner at RM250 nett (adult) and RM100 nett (child). However, the early bird offer is priced at RM200 (adult) till Dec 20 bookings.

On Christmas Day they bring their Christmas Day brunch at RM90 nett (adult)  and Christmas Day roast & BBQ buffet dinner at RM180 nett (adult) and RM90 nett (child). Meanwhile, their New Year Eve buffet dinner is offered at RM750 nett (adult) and RM375 (child) from 7pm to 10pm. It is inclusive of draught beer and juices. Guests will also receive complimentary party packs to usher in the New Year.

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Finally, the Dash Resort Langkawi offers its Christmas celebrations in various packages. Guests have a choice of their White & Silver Christmas Soiree, Jingle Belly Buffet Bash with DJ entertainment & FREE party pack from 6.30pm to 10pm priced at RM258 nett/adult and RM79 nett/child.

On Christmas Day (Dec 25), they offer the “Merry Munch Medley” which offers a 3-Course Christmas Set Lunch priced at RM119 nett/adult and RM 69 nett/child. Next is the “Santa’s Fire Fiesta BBQ” by the beach along with DJ entertainment & free bottle of house pouring wine or fresh juices from 6.30pm to 10.00pm. It is priced at RM222 for 2 pax. For the New Year countdown, there is a party and staycation for New Year priced from RM1,260. They also offer their New Year Eve’s buffet dinner for 2 pax along with free entry to the New Year Eve’s White Party and free party pack, free house pouring Wine/Beer/Fresh Juices.

The New Year Eve’s Dinner or Toast to New Beginnings on Dec is priced at RM350 nett/adult and RM150 nett/child. The celebration continues with the Hangover Countdown Brunch on Jan 1, 2024 from 11.30am to 2.30pm.

Meanwhile, we too at Penang Hyperlocal take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024 !