The hotel has just reopened in Sept after a most ambitious RM100 million redevelopment programme. It is now aimed at positioning as one of the most luxurious resort in Asia. The resort embraces the best of comtemporary Malaysian architecture. Its two wings are seamlessly integrated within a beautifully lanscaped 30-acre tropical garden that gracefully descend onto the sands of Batu Feringgi beach.

Facing the horizon of the great Andaman Sea, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is located along the northern shoreline of Penang, the island in peninsular Malaysia famed for its enchanting sights and friendly people. The Resort embraces the best of contemporary Malaysian architecture. Its two wings are seamlessly integrated within a beautifully landscaped 30-acre tropical garden that gracefully descends onto the sands of Batu Feringgi beach (literally 'Foreigner's Rock' in old Malay). Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa houses 304 guestrooms and suites, within which are 12 types of room categories, with sizes ranging from 42 to 242 square metres.

All the 304 rooms and suites are serviced by the Resort's maids at least twice daily. Each room and suite is facilitated with an in-room locker, data port for Internet and facsimile, IDD telephone with voice mail, satellite television with non-stop in-house movies, individually controlled air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facility, iron and ironing board, a stocked mini bar, non-allergic pillows and stationary. The bathroom is furnished with a separate shower and bathtub as well as Shangri-La's collection of bathroom amenities, hair dryer, slippers and bathrobes. In addition to the standard services, all rooms and suites in the Rasa Wing enjoy privileged 24-hour butler service. Other special amenities include DVD/CD players and private bars (only in Rasa Premier rooms and suites) with finely stocked alcoholic selections and a variety of snack items.

The Rasa Premier room also boasts a bathtub on the balcony. Guests at the Rasa Wing are also exclusively treated to complimentary breakfast, snacks and afternoon tea at the Rasa Wing lounge. Guests paying the "Value Vacations" rate at Shangri-La resort automatically receive complimentary buffet breakfast and buffet dinner in the café or designated restaurant (children under 12 years of age enjoy free buffet meals when dining with adults), unlimited laundry (excluding dry-cleaning), free broadband internet access where available, US$20 credit for recreational facilities, use of non-motorized water sports and guaranteed late check-out to 3pm. Guided activities - light or adventurous - are conducted daily at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa. These include jungle trekking, beach walks, nature walks and bird watching. Informative tours such as those to visit nearby villages and traditional houses are also available. Within the Resort's 30 acres of lush gardens there are 3 swimming pools, including a safe and fun children's pool. Also found here are the 3-par Executive Golf Course, a children's playground and floodlit tennis courts. A wide array of water sports activities is available at the resort. These include windsurfing, kayaking, sailing and cruising, fishing, diving and snorkelling.

Private boat rentals and sea excursions can also be arranged. Located in between the 2 wings, the gym's cardiovascular equipments include treadmills, step machines, rowing machines and stationary bicycles. A flat-screen TV can be seen at most stations, including at the aerobics area. Guests may also use sophisticated facilities at the weight lifting area. The separate changing rooms for gents and ladies are fitted with lockers, showers, dressing and grooming areas, saunas, steam rooms, cool plunge pools and warm plunge whirlpools. The Resort has 7 restaurants and bars and 24-hour room service. The Spice Market café is a casual restaurant that offers authentic ethnic cuisines from diverse cultures - Chinese, Indian, Nyonya-Baba, Japanese, Vietnamese and also Western. Located on the ground floor of the Garden Wing, this informal venue is right beside the unique free-form swimming pools under lush rainforest trees. The entrance of the cafe is graced with a Spice Boutique where guests can learn and obtain some of the most exotic spices in Asia. Guests may also dine at the air-conditioned dining hall where they can look through the "theatre" kitchen/noodle/fruit juice bars to watch how chefs prepare the dishes that have been ordered.

Outdoor seats are also available at special timber decks overlooking the sandy expanse of Batu Feringghi beach. Having breakfast outdoors amid a morning sea breeze, under a canopy of century old rain trees and surrounded by chirping tropical birds of the gardens, makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Elegantly situated on the charming Mezzanine floor of Rasa Wing, this dining area gives a breathtaking view of the grounds and gardens of the Resort. The award wining continental restaurant named after the legendary beach on which the Resort stands is open daily for dinner. It serves some of the most exquisite traditional favourite delicacies and signature dishes. The wine cellar carries many unique vintages as well as an extensive cigar list, while an adjacent bar makes for an ideal place to relax before after dinner. There are also two private rooms to accommodate gatherings for 8 and 22 people. Appropriately named for its intimate proximity to the shore, this bar and restaurant is also located next to the Resort's 3-par Executive Golf Course. With its roof architecture resembling a palace of the ancient Malay Sultanate, this breezy outlet is just 30 feet away from the lapping waves of the beach.

Surrounded by swaying coconut trees, the outlet offers fruit juices, mock tails, cocktails, fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, Spa lifestyle cuisine and Asian favourites. The Pinang Bar offers an experience of al fresco dining at it finest. Located beside the beach, its picturesque timber decks extend to the rim of the swimming pool while overlooking the scenic stretch of Batu Feringgi. The ambience here allows for an ideal venue to breath in the sunset or meet new friends around a bar. Lunch, dinner or between-meal snacks are served here. Each sunset is marked by the strike of a gong, which announces the beginning of happy hours. On the fringes of the Main Wing is an elegantly designed lounge that provides a refreshing meeting venue for casual conversations or to just relax on comfortable sofas over cocktail or afternoon tea. Every night, guests are treated to live entertainment that includes a pianist and strolling musicians who keep guests' feet tapping to the rhythm in a truly congenial atmosphere. Complimentary shuttle service to George Town is provided and signing privileges are available at our sister properties in Penang - Golden Sands Resort and Traders Hotel.

Lobby

The lobby is very spacious and bright with state of the art deco and an exclusive check-in desk where guests can sit down while waiting for check-in procedures.

Room and Accommodation

The Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang provides you with great room services. There are a total of 304 guest rooms and suites. The rooms are elegantly designed and reflect a great sense of artistic perception. These include 24 hours room service, laundry service, porters and bellman on call, complimentary newspapers, air conditioning, refrigerator, minibar, a private bathroom and a balcony.

Most rooms have breath-taking views of the sea or gardens and are facilitated with an in-room locker, data port for Internet and facsimile, IDD telephone with voice mail, satellite television with non stop in-house movies. Designed with the sophisticated traveller in mind, the rooms feature some of the most elegant and luxury furnishings.

Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang houses 304 guestrooms and suites, within which are 12 types of room classes, with dimensions ranging from 42 to 242 square meters. There are 136 Deluxe Sea facing rooms and an additional 30 Deluxe Sea view Rooms, all of which measure roughly 42 square meters. Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang include an in-room locker, data port for Internet and facsimile, IDD telephone with voice mail, satellite television with non-stop in-house movies, individually controlled air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facility, iron and ironing board, a stocked mini bar, non-allergic pillows and stationary. The bathroom is supplied with a separate shower and bathtub as well as Shangri-La's collection of bathroom facilities, hair dryer, slippers and bathrobes. You can certainly enjoy the Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort of Penang as it one of the best 5- Star Hotels in Penang.

On top of the standard Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort at Penang, every rooms and suites in the Rasa Wing take pleasure in honored 24-hour butler service. Other Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang include DVD/CD players and private bars (only in Rasa Premier Rooms and suites) with delicately stocked alcoholic selections and a range of nibble items. The Rasa Premier room also possesses a bathtub on the balcony. All guests staying in the Rasa Wing are at liberty to great Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang like private express check in and out, VIP in room amenities, 24-hour butler service and access to the Rasa Wing Lounge where they will be served complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, snacks and evening cocktails.

• Total Number of Rooms: 304
  
• Single rooms
  
• Double rooms
  
• Twin rooms
  
• Triple rooms
  
• Non-smoking rooms
• Connection for laptop
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Television
  
• Satellite television
  
• In-house movie
  
• Radio
  
• Direct dial phone
  
• Mini bar
  
• Hairdryer
• Trouser Press
  
• Voltage 220/240v

Facilities & Services

The Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort at Penang provides you with banquet and conference facilities, business center, spa and sauna, a modern gym, swimming pool, Jacuzzi bath, limousine service, mobile phones on rental basis, babysitting service along with many other services. Do check in at the Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort of Penang and enjoy the great services.

Spice Market Cafe - an innovative dining experience with a 'theatre-style kitchen' concept serving Asian & International favourites. The award winning Ferringgi Grill serves fine continental cuisine and houses an excellent wine cellar. The Lobby Lounge allows private conversations while you enjoy your favourite beverages.

Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang includes 7 restaurants and bars, 24 hour rooms service, meeting places, business center, health club, recreational facilities, hotel shops, clinic, spice boutique and beauty saloon among many other amenities. Stylishly located on the delightful Mezzanine floor of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang, Feringgi Grill dining area gives an out of this world view of the grounds and gardens of the Resort. Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort at Penang has the Feringgi Bar, which is contiguous to the Feringgi Grill and makes a perfect place to unwind before and after dinner with cocktails and champagne. The Spice Market café is a sporty restaurant that offers genuine ethnic cuisines from varied cultures - Chinese, Indian, Nyonya-Baba, Japanese, Vietnamese and Western. You can positively take pleasure in the Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang as it one of the best 5- Star Hotels in Penang.

Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort of Penang includes a gracefully planned lounge that provides a stimulating meeting setting for informal conversations. The 'Pinang Bar' is a poolside bar offering al fresco dining at it premium. The Pelangi Grand Ballroom has been astutely linked to 14 other variously sized meeting and function rooms, and can provide accommodation to 400 people for a banquet. The ballroom, which is a very important part of Hotel Amenities and Services at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang, has a direct access to the car park area. High-tech audio and visual equipments here include a satellite TV conferencing facility, electronic projections, simultaneous microphone and PA systems, remote control screens and built-in sound systems.

• Large sized lobby
  
• Earliest check-in at 14:00
  
• 5 lifts
  
• Porterage 24 hour
  
• Room service 24 hour
  
• 1 outdoor pool
  
• 8 floors
  
• Coach parking
  
• Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
  
• Gymnasium
  
• Sauna
  
• Tennis
  
• Golf
  
• Boutique
  
• Beauty parlour
  
• Baby sitting
  
• Laundry facilities
  
• Business centre
• Boutique(s)
  
• Car Rental / Car Hire
  
• Conference Facilities
  
• Disabled Facilities
  
• Parking - Coach/Bus
  
• Parking / Car Park
  
• Wakeup Service

Location

Set amidst acres of tropical gardens facing the sea, it is located on the white sandy beaches of Batu Feringgi. The hotel is only about 20 mins away from the town. The Penang International Airport is just 31 km or 45 minutes away. A relaxing 10 minutes' drive by the side of the northern coastal road leading to the resort is graced with a stunning view of the open sea. You can certainly enjoy the Room Facilities at Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang as it one of the best 5- Star Hotels in Penang.

The Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang is located at Batu Feringgi Beach in Penang. The hotel is in a very close proximity to the Penang International Airport. You are in easy access to the important parts of the city and that too, in no time. Some of the oft visited tourist sites near the hotel are Komtar, State Mosque, Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, Botanical Gardens, Penang Bridge, Butterfly Farm and the Balik Pulau. On the finest stretch of Batu Feringgi Beach set in 30 acres of lush tropical gardens.

The essence of the exemplary Malaysian resort, Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort is situated on the well-known Batu Feringgi Beach, snuggled amid the sea and bright green hills. Location of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang is in front of the horizon of the vast Andaman Sea, along the northern shoreline of Penang, the island in peninsular Malaysia renowned for its captivating tourist attractions and gracious populace. Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang cuddles the most excellent of modern-day Malaysian architecture. Its two wings are flawlessly incorporated within a skillfully landscaped 30-acre tropical garden that elegantly descends onto the sands of Batu Feringgi beach. Location of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang is also within walking distance of Batu Feringgi's vivacious night bazaar and some 17 km or 20 minutes' drive from the heritage city of George Town.

The wonderful Location of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang will enable you to visit some of the best attractions in Penang. Local attractions near to the Location of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang include Penang Museum and Art Gallery Lubus Farquhar, Acheen Street Mosque, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Sri Mariamman temple, St George's Church, Goddess of Mercy Temple, Khoo Kongsi, City Hall, Clock tower, snake temple, State Mosque, Komtar, Kek Lok Si Temple and Pinang cultural centre. There are a number of botanical gardens, beaches and many more attractions near to the Location of Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort in Penang.

• Location: Waterfront/Beach
  
• 17 kms to city centre
  
• 31 kms to the nearest airport (penang)
  
• 1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
  
• Close to the beach