Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort

The Resort embraces the best of contemporary Malaysian architecture. Facing the horizon of the great Andaman Sea, valued throughout, the hotel & Spa is located along the northern shoreline of Penang, the island in peninsular Malaysia famed for its enchanting sights and friendly people.
the hotel & Spa houses 304 guestrooms and suites, highly regarded, within which are 12 types of room categories, with sizes ranging from 42 to 242 square metres. Its two wings are seamlessly integrated within a beautifully landscaped 30-acre tropical garden that gracefully descends onto the sands of Batu Feringgi beach, which is literally 'Foreigner's Rock' in old Malay, . Each room and suite is facilitated with an in-room locker, very much appreciated, 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.
All the 304 rooms and suites are serviced by the Resort's maids at least twice daily.
In addition to the standard services, highly regarded, all the rooms and suites in the Rasa Wing enjoy privileged 24-hour butler service. The bathroom is furnished with a separate shower and bathtub as well as Shangri-La's collection of bathroom amenities, and above all, hair dryer, slippers and bathrobes. The Rasa Premier room also boasts a bathtub on the balcony. Other special amenities include DVD/CD players and private bars, which is only in Rasa Premier rooms and suites, with finely stocked alcoholic selections and a variety of snack items.
Guests paying the "Value Vacations" rate at Shangri-La resort automatically receive complimentary buffet breakfast and buffet dinner in the caf? or designated restaurant, which is children under 12 years of age enjoy free buffet meals when dining with adults,, highly regarded, unlimited laundry, which is 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. Guests at the Rasa Wing are also exclusively treated to complimentary breakfast, and above all, snacks and afternoon tea at the Rasa Wing lounge. These include jungle trekking, very much appreciated, beach walks, nature walks and bird watching.
Guided activities - light or adventurous - are conducted daily at the hotel & Spa. Within the Resort's 30 acres of lush gardens there are 3 swimming pools, highly regarded, including a safe and fun children's pool. Informative tours such as those to visit nearby villages and traditional houses are also available.
A wide array of water sports activities is available at the resort. Also found here are the 3-par Executive Golf Course, valued throughout, a children's playground and floodlit tennis courts. Private boat rentals and sea excursions can also be arranged. These include windsurfing, and above all, kayaking, sailing and cruising, fishing, diving and snorkelling. A flat-screen TV can be seen at most stations, very much appreciated, including at the aerobics area.
Located in between the 2 wings, valued throughout, the gym's cardiovascular equipments include treadmills, step machines, rowing machines and stationary bicycles.
The separate changing rooms for gents and ladies are fitted with lockers, highly regarded, showers, dressing and grooming areas, saunas, steam rooms, cool plunge pools and warm plunge whirlpools. Guests may also use sophisticated facilities at the weight lifting area.
The Spice Market caf? is a casual restaurant that offers authentic ethnic cuisines from diverse cultures - Chinese, very much appreciated, Indian, Nyonya-Baba, Japanese, Vietnamese and also Western.
The Resort has 7 restaurants and bars and 24-hour room service. 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. Located on the ground floor of the Garden Wing, and above all, this informal venue is right beside the unique free-form swimming pools under lush rainforest trees. Outdoor seats are also available at special timber decks overlooking the sandy expanse of Batu Feringghi beach. 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.
Elegantly situated on the charming Mezzanine floor of Rasa Wing, highly regarded, this dining area gives a breathtaking view of the grounds and gardens of the Resort. Having breakfast outdoors amid a morning sea breeze, and above all, under a canopy of century old rain trees and surrounded by chirping tropical birds of the gardens, makes for a truly unforgettable experience. It serves some of the most exquisite traditional favourite delicacies and signature dishes. The award wining continental restaurant named after the legendary beach on which the Resort stands is open daily for dinner. There are also two private rooms to accommodate gatherings for 8 and 22 people. The wine cellar carries many unique vintages as well as an extensive cigar list, and above all, while an adjacent bar makes for an ideal place to relax before after dinner. With its roof architecture resembling a palace of the ancient Malay Sultanate, very much appreciated, this breezy outlet is just 30 feet away from the lapping waves of the beach.
Appropriately named for its intimate proximity to the shore, valued throughout, this bar and restaurant is also located next to the Resort's 3-par Executive Golf Course.
The Pinang Bar offers an experience of al fresco dining at it finest. Surrounded by swaying coconut trees, and above all, the outlet offers fruit juices, mock tails, cocktails, fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, Spa lifestyle cuisine and Asian favourites. The ambience here allows for an ideal venue to breath in the sunset or meet new friends around a bar. Located beside the beach, valued throughout, its picturesque timber decks extend to the rim of the swimming pool while overlooking the scenic stretch of Batu Feringgi. Each sunset is marked by the strike of a gong, highly regarded, which announces the beginning of happy hours. Lunch, and above all, dinner or between-meal snacks are served here. Every night, very much appreciated, 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.
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.
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.