Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort

( 3 stars , Penang , Malaysia )

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.