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title: "The RIYAZ Lavanya vs Villa Molek: which hotel is better?"
description: "The RIYAZ Lavanya or Villa Molek in Langkawi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-riyaz-lavanya-langkawi-vs-villa-molek-langkawi/
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# The RIYAZ Lavanya vs Villa Molek

Both are in Langkawi, 490 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Tengah Island
## [The RIYAZ Lavanya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-riyaz-lavanya-langkawi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.1 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 3 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2214844/agoda/?lang=en)

Resort · ★★★★ · Tengah Island
## [Villa Molek](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-molek-langkawi/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2289702/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The RIYAZ Lavanya

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 490 m apart.

### Choose The RIYAZ Lavanya if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 154 / 12)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2009)

### Choose Villa Molek if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 12 / 154)

### Why is The RIYAZ Lavanya better than Villa Molek?

1.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (2,235 vs 450), so the rating is more reliable (×5.0)
3.  Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2009) (+14y)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  A larger hotel with more facilities (154 vs 12 rooms) (×12.8)

### Why is Villa Molek better than The RIYAZ Lavanya?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
3.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (12 vs 154 rooms) (−142)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The RIYAZ Lavanya | Villa Molek |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+0.8) | 7.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5  (+3.0) | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 9.8  (+0.4) | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.1  (+0.1) | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 2,235  (+1,785) | 450 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 187 |
| Rank in Langkawi | top 9%  (+6%) | top 15% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.6 | 7.8  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Tengah Island centre | 480 m | 210 m  (−270 m) |
| To the beach | 170 m  (−110 m) | 290 m |
| To the airport | 5.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 38  (+4) |
| To the nearest food shop | 310 m  (−420 m) | 730 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 154 | 12 |
| Floors | 14 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023  (+14y) | 2009 |
| Listed amenities | 22 | 21 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

The RIYAZ LavanyaVilla Molek

          

Nov

-   Villa Molek is cheaper in 10 of 10 months
-   The RIYAZ Lavanya: €214 a night on average · Villa Molek: €130 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Langkawi by month](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/langkawi/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[The RIYAZ Lavanya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-riyaz-lavanya-langkawi/prices/)[Villa Molek prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/villa-molek-langkawi/prices/)

## Location

490 m apart

The RIYAZ Lavanya: city centre: 7.1 km, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 5.8 km, beach: 170 m, 34 places to eat within 500 m.

Villa Molek: city centre: 6.7 km, Langkawi International Airport (LGK): 5.3 km, beach: 290 m, 38 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

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## The RIYAZ Lavanya or Villa Molek: common questions

### Which is better, The RIYAZ Lavanya or Villa Molek?

The RIYAZ Lavanya leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, beach access.

### Which is cheaper, The RIYAZ Lavanya or Villa Molek?

Over the year Villa Molek costs about €130 a night on average against €214 at The RIYAZ Lavanya, and it is cheaper in 10 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Villa Molek is closer: 210 m from the centre, against 480 m for The RIYAZ Lavanya.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

The RIYAZ Lavanya is 170 m from the nearest beach; Villa Molek is 290 m.

### How far apart are The RIYAZ Lavanya and Villa Molek?

The two hotels are 490 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-riyaz-lavanya-langkawi-vs-villa-molek-langkawi/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/