Data-quality note: 4 fields on this guide are unverified or pending Zac's direct input — see "Sources & gaps" at the bottom of this page for the full list.
Penang Island
Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Malaysia's most established resort island beach strip — freehold condos in a pure tourism economy
Condo PSF
RM 1200–2600
Active projects
1
What is the average PSF in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi in 2026?
The average condo PSF in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi is roughly RM1200–2600 as of 2026, derived from 4 tracked projects in the area (no official NAPIC-level benchmark is published for Pantai Cenang, Langkawi specifically, so treat this as directional).
- Condo PSF rangeRM 1200–2600
Derived from 4 tracked project listings in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, not an official NAPIC-published area median — treat as directional.
Character
A pure lifestyle and tourism economy, different from Penang's residential areas. Pantai Cenang is Langkawi's most established beach strip, anchored by Tropicana Cenang's multi-phase beachfront masterplan (Assana, Merissa, Clarissa). Property performance here is tied directly to visitor arrivals (Langkawi welcomed over 4.5 million visitors in 2024) rather than local residential demand. The yield figure shown reflects Airbnb median annual revenue (~RM46,000, 44% occupancy, ~RM289/night ADR per AirDNA-style data, Sep 2024–Aug 2025) against a representative freehold entry price — not a traditional long-term lease yield, since this market functions on short-stay tourism rental, not residential leasing.
✅ Pros
- One of the few Malaysian beach destinations with established freehold condo supply for foreigners
- Direct beachfront positioning at Pantai Cenang, Langkawi's busiest tourist strip
- 13km from Langkawi International Airport — convenient for a resort-island address
- Strong, sustained visitor volume (4.5M+ arrivals in 2024) underpins tourism rental demand
⚠️ Cons
- Property performance is exposed to tourism shocks — border closures, aviation disruption, seasonality
- Thin sub-sale comparables outside the Tropicana Cenang masterplan — a narrower market than Penang Island
- No healthcare cluster comparable to Penang's Pulau Tikus — Hospital Sultanah Maliha is the main public facility
- Foreign buyer rules are set by Kedah state, separate from and not identical to Penang's framework — confirm current thresholds independently
Every project in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, priced
All 3 tracked projects — 1 selling, 2 trading sub-sale. Rendered from our project records, so a correction updates this table everywhere it appears.
1 of 3 tracked projects are currently selling, alongside 2 trading sub-sale.
Selling now
| Project | Price | PSF | Tenure | Land title | Built | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarissa Residences @ Tropicana Cenang | RM669K | 1200–1550 | Freehold | Commercial | 2030 | selling |
Sub-sale — 2 projects
| Project | Price | PSF | Tenure | Land title | Built | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assana Serviced Suites @ Tropicana Cenang | RM369K–RM1.57M | 1400–2600 | Freehold | Residential | 2026 | sub-sale |
| Merissa Residences @ Tropicana Cenang | RM1.5M | 1300–1650 | Freehold | Residential | 2026 | sub-sale |
Price bands
Foreign buyers
2 of 3 have at least one unit clearing the island minimum (RM1M strata, RM3M landed). One does not: Merissa Residences @ Tropicana Cenang. The threshold depends on property type, not title class.
Title & tenure
- 1 on commercial title — lower LTV ceiling, commercial utility and quit-rent tariffs: Clarissa Residences @ Tropicana Cenang.
Narrow it down
Filtered views of Pantai Cenang, Langkawi stock — each one a live list, not a static page.
Projects in Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
1 selling · 0 upcoming · 2 completed
Selling now & under construction
More on Pantai Cenang, Langkawi
Guides and comparisons specific to this area.
Langkawi sits in Kedah state, which sets its own foreign buyer minimum price and consent process — separate from Penang's RM1,000,000 island / RM500,000 mainland framework. Market commentary suggests investable stock for foreign buyers in Pantai Cenang typically starts around RM1,000,000 for a two-bedroom sea-view unit, but this reflects market positioning, not a confirmed legal minimum — verify the current Kedah state threshold with a Malaysian solicitor before committing.
Foreign buyer guides →Hero photo: NickLubushko, Wikimedia Commons · CC-BY-SA-4.0
Sources & data gaps (4)
Honest list of what couldn't be verified from public sources for this area (research completed 2026-07-03). These need Zac's direct input.
- •No NAPIC or Brickz-style verified transaction-level PSF data found for Pantai Cenang — condoPsfMin/Max are derived from the three active Tropicana Cenang projects' own asking prices, not independent market-wide transaction data.
- •avgRentalYieldPercent is calculated from Airbnb/STR revenue data, not traditional long-term lease yield — not directly comparable to the yield figures shown for Penang areas.
- •No lifestyle-score or forecast research has been done for this area — unlike Penang area entries, this profile omits lifestyleScores, napicBenchmark, and forecast fields pending further research.
- •Exact current Kedah state foreign buyer minimum price and consent timeline not independently confirmed — sourced only from third-party market commentary.