Bon Ton Resort (GPS: 6.30945, 99.72435) is a boutique hotel in Langkawi. Charmingly rustic, Bon Ton is located along Jalan Kuala Muda, just north of Pantai Cenang. Like a well guarded (and now, well known) secret, Bon Ton Resort does not reveal much of itself from the main road. It's only after you've enter through its front door, through the reception and into the resort itself that the place unravels its charm.
The resort comprises a cluster of eight charming Malay kampong houses which were originally located in different parts of Kedah. These were bought, dismantled and relocated to the site, where they were rebuilt, restored and readapted as luxurious chalets.
Also located within Bon Ton Resort is a restaurant patronised by both the in-house guests as well as outside visitors. There is also a souvenir shop selling various local items. Adjacent is a sister resort, Temple Tree at Bon Ton, which houses a cluster of restored bungalows from various parts of the country.
Now let us show you around Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
This way to Bon Ton Resort! (19 February, 2017)
Bon Ton Resort, Langkawi (20 February, 2017)
Sunset decks around the pool at Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
The ambience at Bon Ton Resort is like at one of the Balinese resorts. (19 February, 2017)
Nam Restaurant, the main eatery at Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
View of Nam Restaurant from the grounds of Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
From Nam Restaurant, you can enjoy the view of the lake and waterborne kampung house, which serves as private dining for Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
Chin Chin, the bar and lounge of Bon Ton Resort, is housed in a readapted shophouse of a rubber merchant. (19 February, 2017)
The swimming pool at Bon Ton Resort looks inviting on a hot day. (19 February, 2017)
Bon Ton Resort, simply postcard perfect. (19 February, 2017)
Somewhere lush for you to chill out. (19 February, 2017)
A beautifully well-groomed cat - probably once a stray - now enjoys a free stay in the luxurious Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
Staying at Bon Ton is like staying in a very neat Malay village, where every house has been arranged to perfection. (19 February, 2017)
Every angle at Bon Ton Resort is charming. Here, we find a pond with a Malay house (used by the resort for private dinners), and the craggy peaks of Gunung Machincang in the background. (19 February, 2017)
Water hyacinth grows by the lakeside and a boatman seems to be at work in the lake at Bon Ton Resort. (19 February, 2017)
Boutique Chalets at Bon Ton Resort
There is a total of just 8 boutique chalets at Bon Ton, each accommodating a couple. Once actual kampung houses, they have been readapted with modern amenities and air conditioning, but the exterior fits nicely into the lush locale as though they are part of a kampong, or Malay village. These chalets were each given a name including Black Coral, Blue Ginger, Cahaya, Laguna, Palm, Silk, White Frangipanni and Yellow Orchid.
One of the chalets at Bon Ton Resort. I think this one is called Black Coral. (19 February, 2017)
Painted bright blue, with ginger plants around it, I believe this chalet is called Blue Ginger. (19 February, 2017)
Another view of Blue Ginger. (19 February, 2017)
Another kampung house turned boutique chalet. I believe this one is given the name Palm. (19 February, 2017)
The boutique chalet White Frangipani hides from view behind clumps of palm trees. (19 February, 2017)
Feeling at home in the kampong, this is the boutique chalet called Silk. (19 February, 2017)
Under the shade of a ketapang tree is the boutique chalet called Yellow Orchid. (19 February, 2017)
Interior of the chalets at Bon Ton Resort
Your home away from home in Langkawi can be this rustic village house, complete with four-poster bed. (19 February, 2017)
This is how the bathroom looks like. (19 February, 2017)
Bon Ton Souvenir Shop
The on-site souvenir shop sells books, toiletries, essential oils, toys and other knick-knacks.
Bon Ton Shop (20 February, 2017)
Bon Ton Shop (20 February, 2017)
My wife and I thank Bon Ton Resort for having invited us and shown us around. (20 February, 2017)
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