Located in an idyllic, beachside setting with 30 acres of verdant gardens, ideal for sun drenched barefoot bliss
Why you'll love it here
- Nestled beneath a verdant canopy of century-old rain trees
- Enjoy an incredible setting of expansive tropical gardens and a fantastic lagoon-style pool as the focal point
- Head to the award-winning Feringgi Grill for immaculate cuisine
- Perfect your swing beside the sea at the Par-3 Pitch and Putt golf courses
Best For
- Family, Toddlers (0-3), Kids (4-12),
Greig
Travel Specialist
Your holiday always includes
- Premium lounge passes at UK airports
- VIP meet & greet service at departure
- Private transfers to and from your hotel
- Personal concierge service throughout
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- The first-hand knowledge of our team
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang is a charming tropical retreat offering 304 rooms across two wings.
The décor takes its cue from traditional Malaysian architecture. The Garden Wing utilises hues of blue with earthy and citrus tones whereas the Rasa Wing has a more contemporary Asian feel with gold, deep red and beige tones.
Families will love the kids’ pool, Adventure Zone and play areas while adults can indulge in the nine-hole golf course, adults-only pool and CHI The Spa. Extra activities on offer include the fully-equipped gym, yoga and tennis courts plus tai chi, table tennis and beach volleyball.
The dining scene is exciting with options ranging from the western-style Feringgi Grill to the Spice Market Café, which pays homage to Penang’s heritage as a culinary meeting place and historic centre of trade. A range of styles are present in the cuisine, with the chefs creating Malaysian-inspired delights plus international and Asian fusion.
Room Options
* All rooms include a pillow menu.
Rasa Junior Suite
Rasa Junior Suites are larger in size and extremely spacious, with an extended balcony with double soaking tub. Perfect for couples.
Rasa Wing Rooms
The Rasa Wing is more exclusive and luxurious with a seperate dedicated swimming pool. Rasa Wing guests benefit from the following privileges: Daily a-la carte breakfast; daily afternoon-tea; selected alcoholic beverages and canapes served at Rasa Lounge from 6.00 pm to 7.00pm daily; coffee, tea and soft drinks at the Rasa Lounge throughout the day; tea and soft drinks served at the Rasa Wing Pool from 9.00am to 5.00pm; complimentary wireless internet access at the Rasa Lounge.
Rasa Deluxe Rooms
Spacious Rasa Deluxe Rooms offers direct access to the landscaped gardens and pools via a private garden access.
Garden Wing Rooms
Deluxe Seafacing Rooms - offer views of the tropical landscape towards the sea. Deluxe Sea View Rooms - offer unobstructed views of the sea.Our Advice
- Don’t leave without visiting CHI, The Spa. The CHI Balance therapy, personalised to suit your yin/yang status and the traditional Malay Rasa Asmaradana massage are particularly heavenly
- Explore Penang’s capital Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage site, using the resort’s complimentary daily shuttle service (20 minutes journey)
-
Join the resort staff as they embark on a morning jungle walk. Learn about the indigenous plants and wildlife as dawn descends on Penang.
Malaysia travel information
When to visit Malaysia
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best time
Good time
Ok time
- Time zone: +8 GMT
- Flight time: 13-16 hours
- Recommended airlines: Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar, Emirates
- Currency: Malaysian ringgit
- Tipping guideline: 10-15% of total bill
- Health considerations: There is a risk of altitude illness when travelling to destinations of 2,500m or higher. There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of Zika virus. There is a low risk of malaria in mainland Malaysia. There is no risk of yellow fever in Malaysia, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Kuala Lumpur
- Population: 3.46719e+007
- National languages: Malay, English
- Electricity and plugs: Type G, 240 V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Malaysia if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days. You must submit an e-arrival card online to enter Malaysia at least 7 days prior to your arrival.
Want to know more?
Call our Travel Specialists for a chat with our Malaysia experts. They'll share their first-hand insights so you can find your perfect holiday.
Christmas Eve: 9am - 3pm
New Years Eve: 9am - 3pm
25th Dec, 26th Dec & 1 Jan: CLOSED
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Greig
Travel Specialist
Malaysia travel guides
Want some more help planning your holiday to Malaysia? Read our expert guides to find out everything you need to know about where to stay, dine and explore on your Inspiring Travel escape.
Would you like to speak to a Penang expert?
Contact our Travel Specialists for a bespoke quote or some first-hand knowledge.
Christmas Eve: 9am - 3pm
New Years Eve: 9am - 3pm
25th Dec, 26th Dec & 1 Jan: CLOSED
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Why Inspiring Travel?
Premium & Exclusive
- Only the best private travel experiences
- Hand-picked collection of world-class luxury resorts
- Diverse portfolio of bespoke & tailored itineraries
Personal & tailored
- Every holiday created to be entirely bespoke
- Exclusive experiences arranged on your behalf
- Personal contact to tailor every aspect of your holiday
Exceptional service
- 24/7 support while you're travelling
- Every detail handled by our concierge team
- Lounge passes, airport meet & greet and private transfers included
First-hand expertise
- The experts in tailor-made travel for 50 years
- Team of well-travelled specialists offering first-hand knowledge
- Network of trusted luxury travel partners
For the latest travel advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office check www.gov.uk/travelaware
