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Choose this Batu Ferringhi resort for a Penang trip that pairs time at the beach with a day exploring George Town.

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Book a double garden villa at Chi, The Spa, if you want to share a treatment in a secluded part of the resort.

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Choose the Rasa Wing Deluxe Suite for a separate sitting room and a balcony soaking tub overlooking the gardens or pool.

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If you plan to spend afternoons by the pool, book the Rasa Wing for access to its quieter pool for guests aged 16 and older.

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Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort

Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort sits beside Batu Feringgi Beach on Penang's north coast, surrounded by mature tropical gardens and old rain trees. The resort has a softer, more established mood than many beach hotels. It feels rooted in its landscape, with open lawns, palms, pools, sea air, and low-rise buildings that let the gardens remain part of the stay.

This is one of Penang's classic resort addresses. It works for guests who want beach time without losing access to George Town, food culture, heritage streets, temples, markets, and island scenery. The resort is calm enough for long days by the pool, but the wider island remains close. That mix of rest and discovery gives Rasa Sayang its lasting appeal.

Luxury
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Rooms

  • 304 304

Hotel Style

  • Charming Charming

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Beach Beach
  • Golf Golf

Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible
  • Connecting Rooms Connecting Rooms

Rooms & Suites at Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort

Superior Family Seaview Room
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Superior Family Seaview Room

538 sqft
From 213 USD

A king bed and one single bed share this 50 m² Garden Wing family room. Its private balcony looks over the tropical gardens, bringing greenery...

Deluxe Garden View Room
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Deluxe Garden View Room

452 sqft
From 216 USD

Tropical gardens frame the private balcony of this 42 m² Garden Wing room. Choose a king bed or two twin beds for your stay. Natural...

Deluxe Family Room
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Deluxe Family Room

646 sqft
From 221 USD

The Deluxe Family Room offers 60 m² in the Garden Wing, with a king bed and single bedding. Its furnishings draw on the colours and...

Executive Family Room
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Executive Family Room

818 sqft
From 235 USD

Two rooms linked by an internal door give this 76 m² Garden Wing category its family appeal. Bedding comprises one double bed and two twin...

Deluxe Seaview Room
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Deluxe Seaview Room

452 sqft
From 254 USD

Look towards the Andaman Sea from your own balcony in this 42 m² Garden Wing room. The bed is a king or two twins. Local...

Superior Room
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Superior Room

431 sqft
From 299 USD

Traditional Malaysian décor sets the tone in this 40 m² Rasa Wing room. It offers a king bed or two twin beds and is located...

Deluxe Rasa Wing Room
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Deluxe Rasa Wing Room

474 sqft
From 332 USD

Step from this Rasa Wing room into a private garden measuring 26 m². It gives direct access to the landscaped grounds and shared swimming pools....

Studio Suite
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Studio Suite

710 sqft
From 371 USD

A large private balcony opens to views of the coastline and resort pools in this Garden Wing Studio Suite. 66 m² gives you space around...

Premier Room
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Premier Room

667 sqft
From 410 USD

The Premier Room offers a 62 m², one-room suite layout in the Rasa Wing. Choose between a king bed and two twin beds. Rich décor...

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

904 sqft
From 514 USD

This 84 m² Rasa Wing suite gives you a bedroom and a separate parlour for sitting. The bedroom holds a king bed or two twin...

Junior Terrace Suite
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Junior Terrace Suite

1,076 sqft
From 547 USD

The private terrace is a highlight of this 100 m² Garden Wing suite, with views over the ocean and landscaped gardens. Wood furnishings and colourful...

Premier Suite
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Premier Suite

1,281 sqft
From 742 USD

Rich wood furniture and colourful fabrics give the Premier Suite its Malaysian character. This Rasa Wing suite measures 119 m², with a king bedroom and...

Terrace Suite
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Terrace Suite

1,227 sqft
From 742 USD

Take in Batu Feringgi, the gardens and ocean from the private terrace of this Garden Wing suite. Its 114 m² layout includes a king bedroom,...

Tranquil Suite
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Tranquil Suite

1,130 sqft
From 3’203 USD

Light and dark wood furnishings give the Tranquil Suite a warm contrast. This 105 m² Garden Wing suite has a king bedroom, a separate dining...

Penang Suite
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Penang Suite

2,605 sqft
From 3’775 USD

The Penang Suite pairs a 242 m² layout with modern Malaysian style in the Rasa Wing. A king bedroom sits apart from a separate parlour,...

The setting on Batu Feringgi is central to the experience. This part of Penang is known for its beach hotels, night market, coastal road, and easy holiday rhythm. The beach gives the resort a relaxed seafront identity, while the gardens create a buffer from the busier parts of the strip. Guests can stay close to the water, yet still feel sheltered by trees and resort space.

Batu Feringgi is not a remote beach. It is lively, accessible, and connected to local restaurants, shops, and evening stalls. That suits travelers who want a resort base with some life around it. A walk outside the gates can add a different mood, while returning to the resort brings back shade, calm, and service.

George Town is reachable by car, giving the stay another dimension. The UNESCO-listed historic center is one of Malaysia's most rewarding urban areas, with clan houses, mosques, temples, murals, shophouses, and some of the country's best street food. Guests can spend a morning in heritage lanes, then return to Batu Feringgi for pool time, spa time, or dinner near the sea.

The resort has 303 rooms and suites across two main wings. The Garden Wing has a relaxed resort feel, with balconies or terraces, tropical views, and easy access to the grounds. It is well suited to families, beach holidays, and guests who want a comfortable base close to the main resort facilities.

The Rasa Wing has a more private and refined character. It is designed for guests who want quieter spaces, larger layouts, and a stronger sense of retreat. Rooms and suites in this wing feel more secluded within the resort, with a calm atmosphere that suits couples, longer stays, and travelers who want a more polished beach escape.

Both wings use the landscape as part of the stay. Garden views, sea breezes, carved details, warm materials, and shaded balconies make the rooms feel connected to Penang rather than generic. The strongest accommodations are those that let guests wake to trees, pool reflections, or glimpses of the coast. The resort's age gives it generous grounds, and the room experience draws strength from that sense of space.

The gardens are one of the resort's defining features. Mature trees, lawns, palms, and tropical planting create a green world between the rooms and the beach. The landscape feels grown-in rather than newly installed. Guests move through shade and open space, with paths leading toward pools, restaurants, and the coast.

The lagoon-style pool adds a relaxed focal point for the day. It works well for families, couples, and guests who prefer pool time to swimming in the sea. Children can spend long hours around the water, while adults use the loungers, gardens, and nearby restaurants to create an easy rhythm. The setting is broad enough that the resort can feel lively without losing its restful character.

The old rain trees give the property a sense of history. They soften the architecture and make the resort feel settled into Penang's coastline. In the late afternoon, when the light drops through the branches and the air cools, the gardens become one of the hotel's most memorable spaces. This is where Rasa Sayang feels different from a standard beach resort.

Dining reflects both resort comfort and Penang's food culture. Feringgi Grill is the resort's signature restaurant, with a refined setting for dinner and a long-standing reputation on the island. It suits guests looking for a quieter evening, polished service, and a meal that feels more formal than the daytime beach mood.

Spice Market Cafe gives the resort a more relaxed all-day dining experience. Its name fits Penang well, because the island is shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, Peranakan, and colonial food traditions. Breakfast, family meals, and easy dinners can all happen here. The restaurant helps connect the resort to the flavors that make Penang such a strong food destination.

Pinang Restaurant & Bar brings guests closer to the beach and pool. It is useful for casual lunches, drinks, and relaxed meals between swims. The Lounge adds another softer space for coffee, tea, and evening drinks. Together, the restaurants make it easy to stay several nights without the dining experience feeling fixed in one style.

CHI, The Spa gives the resort a quiet wellness layer within the gardens. Treatments draw on Asian spa traditions and suit the slower pace of a Penang beach stay. Guests can use the spa after travel, before dinner, or as a full pause between time in George Town and time by the sea.

The resort also supports a gentle daily rhythm. Mornings may begin with breakfast and a walk through the gardens. Afternoons can move between pool, beach, spa, or a trip into George Town. Evenings may bring Feringgi Grill, the night market, or drinks near the water. Nothing needs to feel rushed, which is part of the value of staying on Batu Feringgi rather than in the city center.

Families gain space and facilities. Couples gain garden atmosphere, the Rasa Wing, spa time, and quiet dinners. Culture-focused travelers gain a beach base with George Town close enough for regular visits. The resort works because it does not force one style of holiday. It lets guests shape Penang at their own pace.

Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort is best understood as a classic Penang beach retreat with strong gardens and easy island access. It is not only about the sand. Its character comes from trees, pools, heritage-inspired design, long service traditions, food, and the ability to connect Batu Feringgi with George Town.

The resort is especially appealing for travelers who want comfort without feeling cut off from local life. Batu Feringgi adds beach energy, while George Town adds culture and food. The gardens hold the two together by giving guests a calm place to return to each day. That combination helps the hotel feel relevant even as Penang changes around it.

A strong stay here might include breakfast under the trees, a day by the lagoon pool, a ride into George Town for street food and heritage streets, a spa treatment, and dinner at Feringgi Grill. Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort gives Penang a resort experience that feels mature, green, and deeply connected to the island.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

Spice Market Café brings Penang’s trading history to the table through Asian and international cooking, giving guests several traditions to explore in one meal.

Century-old rain trees still rise above the resort’s tropical gardens, giving guests a sense of the landscape that was here before the hotel.

The resort’s pitch-and-putt course gives golfers a short game to work on without committing a full day to a round.

Location of Shangri Las Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa Penang

Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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Weather at Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort

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What to Know About Shangri La Rasa Sayang Resort

Is Shangri La Rasa Sayang worth it?

Yes. Shangri La Rasa Sayang is worth it for travelers who want a classic Penang beach resort with gardens, sea views, dining, spa facilities, and warm service. It works well for couples, families, wellness stays, and guests who want Batu Feringgi Beach with easier access to George Town.

Where is Shangri La Rasa Sayang located?

Shangri La Rasa Sayang is on Batu Feringgi Beach in Penang, Malaysia. The resort sits among tropical gardens by the sea. The location gives guests beach access, local dining nearby, and a relaxed resort base within reach of George Town and Penang attractions.

How many rooms does Shangri La Rasa Sayang have?

Shangri La Rasa Sayang is listed on PrivateUpgrades with 304 rooms and suites. Accommodation is split between Garden Wing and Rasa Wing. Rooms offer garden, pool, hill, or sea views. Rasa Wing categories add a more premium feel and extra space in selected suites.

What are the rooms like at Shangri La Rasa Sayang?

Rooms at Shangri La Rasa Sayang blend Malaysian character with resort comfort. Many include balconies and views of gardens, pools, or the sea. Garden Wing rooms suit relaxed beach stays. Rasa Wing rooms and suites are better for guests who want a quieter and more refined stay.

What is the difference between Garden Wing and Rasa Wing?

Garden Wing is relaxed and practical, with easy access to gardens, pools, and family-friendly resort areas. Rasa Wing feels more exclusive, with larger rooms and suites in a quieter setting. It is often preferred by couples and guests seeking more calm.

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