Only a 10-minute drive from luxurious beach Tanjung Rhu, the lesser known Pantai Rekreasi Kastam offers an equally pristine beach lined with comfy lounge chairs under colorful beach umbrellas. Located beside the prestigious Four Season's Resort's private beach, visitors here can indulge in a world-class beach without the price tag.
Beachgoers can soak up the sun with a good book, take a soothing dip in the cool ocean, or even hire a jet-ski to soar over across the sea. Activities including lounge hire, jet-ski rental, island-hopping tours, and mangrove tours can all be organized through a small hut on the beach.
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Look Around
Nation flags near activity stall
Small food stand
Food & Drink areaWho Will Like Pantai Rekreasi Kastam
Relaxation Guru
Hire a beach umbrella and lounge to spend an afternoon relaxing beside the sparkling coastline. Maybe join in a game of beach volleyball.
Nature Lover
Visit in the evening to watch an exquisite sunset, or book a mangrove tour to witness rare wildlife like otters, kingfishers, and mudskippers.
Luxury Maven
Book a stay at luxurious resort, The Four Seasons. Enough said.
Thrill Seeker
Hire a jet ski and explore the open waters with the wind in your hair.
Fun Expert
Take advantage of the wide stretch of sand and play a game of frisbee with your friends.
Insider Tips For Pantai Rekreasi Kastam
A pair of lounge chairs with a beach umbrella can be rented from the beachfront hut for RM50 (USD$11.97) per day. This can be negotiated down to RM35 (USD$8.38) for 1 hour.
How To Get There
Motorbike
Small sand parking area with plenty of space for scooters and motorbikes.
Rideshare
Grab drivers pick up and drop off at main parking area.
Tech & Photography
Wifi
Public wifi access: None
Photography
Photography allowed: Yesflash is ok
Tripod allowed: Yes
Selfie sticks allowed: Yes
Best time to shoot: Sunset
Tips: The colorful beach umbrellas make for a stunning shot contrasting against the white sand and blue waters.
Drones
Drones allowed: Yes (subject to national/regional rules)
Bags
Backpacks allowed: Yes
Secured bag lockers available: No
Food & Drink
A small shack selling local meals like laksa, snacks like popcorn and chips, and cold drinks like fresh coconuts is located under a shady tree near the parking area. A handful of other restaurants like the popular Scarborough Fish & Chips are a 5-minute walk southwest along the coast.
Backstory
Tanjung Rhu's secluded location away from the hustle and bustle of Pantai Cenang and Kuah has attracted a handful of luxury resorts and is considered one of the most prestigious districts of Langkawi. The area's most popular beach, Tanjung Rhu is ideal for swimming and sunbaking, but not watersports, sending the region's jet-ski enthusiast 10-minutes south to Pantai Rekreasi Kastam.
Etiquette
- Take photos of jet skis before hiring to avoid being charged for damage you didn't cause.
- Use beach lounges or umbrellas unless hired from staff.
Scorecard
- Crystal clear and warm water ideal for swimming.
- Availability of beach lounges and umbrellas for hire.
- Quiet and uncrowded compared to many other beaches in Langkawi.
- Wide stretch of sand plenty of space for swimming without getting to close to other visitors.
- Lack of shade to escape the hot sun.
- Lack of facilities like toilets and changing rooms.
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