Padang Matsirat - Langkawi Tours

Padang Matsirat is among the many major tourist attractions in Langkawi Island. Compared to other hotspots around Langkawi, Padang Matsirat is among the quietest where there are several hotels and resorts and is a popular place for those who like to enjoy a more peaceful environment.

Activities

Treat yourself to a luxurious spa experience in Embun Spa or Sunflower Spa. The full service spa treatment including body scrub offered by Embun Spa will make
your stress fade away as the professionally trained staffs will pamper you with first-class service. On the other hand, Sunflower Spa utilizing a wide array of local herbs, fruits and tropical spices offer some must-try treatments such as traditional Tongkat Ali Scrub, Sunflower Hot Oil Massage and Oasis Four Hands Massage.

Padang Matsirat Food Guide

Except for Langkawi International Airport, Padang Matsirat is pretty quiet and relatively underdeveloped particularly its beachside. Furthermore, there are only a handful of hotels and eateries around the area. Even though there are rows of Malay restaurants by the roadside, most choose to stay away due to its undesirable ambiance. If you really want to get a taste of scrumptious food, then perhaps you should drive over to Pantai Tengah or Pantai Cenang. Well, if you do not have a car, then here are some of the budget eateries available around Padang Matsirat – BNZ Sempoy’y Nasi Campur, Han Kook Kwan and Seven Roof Restaurant. BNZ Sempoy’y Nasi Campur is only a stall located opposite Padang Matsirat Mosque offering exceptionally cheap local Malay delicacies such as sambal grilled fish, ayam masak lemak and rendang to go with your rice.
Meanwhile, Han Kook Kwan Restaurant located next to Langkasuka Resort offers something different other than Asian or Western fare because you can satisfy your cravings for Korean barbeque here. One can easily spot the giant amphitheater-like building from a distance. Spicy steamboat delights and Korean pork barbeque are highly recommended for first time visitors. Finally, Sevan Roof Restaurant serves a wide array of Malay and Chinese foods. Try the barbeque cuisines, juicy and succulent beef satay and aromatic banana leaves lobster. But truth be told, you should drive down to Pantai Cenang or Pantai Tengah for more gastronomic options.

Padang Matsirat Hotel Guide

If you are looking forward for a holiday away from the crowd, then perhaps you should book a room at hotels located in Padang Matsirat.
This is a relatively quiet and peaceful area where only two hotels are available namely Langkawi Lagoon Resort and One Hotel Helang Langkawi. Langkawi Lagoon Resort is a five-star accommodation located about 5 minutes drive from Langkawi International Airport. Overlooking the panoramic ocean and sunset views, guests can enjoy a remarkable holiday here by choosing either sea village or beach front hotel suites.
All the 76 units of sea village are built on top of a sanctuary of calm and clear waters away from the open sea. Meanwhile, One Hotel Helang Langkawi is a three-star jewel located within walking distance from the airport and Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre. The hotel offers various business services catered to high powered businessmen. For visitors who would like to take a walk around town, just inform the concierge as complimentary transportation is provided for your convenience.

Padang Matsirat Nightlife

Padang Matsirat is a quiet and peaceful area perfect for sightseeing as it is located nearby the field of burnt rice. Instead of seeing night goers partying hard and dancing wildly to the techno music, you are more likely to see kids riding the motorbikes along the roads.
Well, of course you can find one or perhaps two bars in Padang Matsirat but those are definitely not the most happening nightspots as compared to bars and bistros in Pantai Cenang and Pantai Tengah. The only happening and crowded bar in Padang Matsirat is Laguna Beach Bar serving a wide range of cocktails and beers. This nightspot has only one bartender and closes by 1 am.

Padang Matsirat Shopping Guide

Padang Matsirat is a much more quiet area compared to the idyllic beaches and Kuah town. While there are no major modern shopping malls within the vicinity, you can still shop till you drop at other outlets namely the airport, Atma Alam Batik Village and Teow Soon Huat store.
You can always do some last-minute shopping at Langkawi International Airport to buy several souvenirs. Atma Alam Batik Village is the perfect place for those who are hunting for reasonably priced batik prints and shirts. In addition to that, art lovers can also purchase original oil paintings reflecting diverse cultures in Malaysia and a handful of unique mementos. Teow Soon Huat shopping centre houses more than 60 outlets complete with a supermarket to convenient vacationers staying here to purchase groceries and other items such as apparel and footwear.