Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort

Top choice in Penang


Spread across 12 hectares, its beachside grounds shaded by historic rain trees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort. It's split into two wings, Garden and Rasa, with the latter offering the more exclusive atmosphere. Rooms are large and pleasantly decorated; all have balconies and many have sea views.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Penang attractions

1. Tropical Spice Garden

1.64 MILES

Facing a beautiful white-sand beach on the 101 bus route, this beautifully landscaped oasis preserves 500 species of tropical flora, spread across 200…

2. Escape

3.4 MILES

It's fun for all the family here, but be warned: adults report being more challenged than kids by the adventurous games and attractions at this play park,…

3. Teluk Bahang Forest Reserve

3.4 MILES

This 873-hectare forest reserve contains a chunk of Penang's virgin rainforests. Guides are rarely available, so pick up a hiking leaflet at the ranger's…

4. Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

3.42 MILES

Entopia is about so much more than tropical butterflies – although there's some 13,000 of these beauties from around 120 species fluttering freely around…

5. Penang National Park

3.56 MILES

At 23 sq km, this is Malaysia's smallest national park, but it's beach-fringed forests are home to silvered leaf monkeys, flying lemurs, leopard cats and…

6. The Habitat

3.72 MILES

Bordering one of Penang's two virgin rainforest reserves, the spine of this fantastic addition to the Penang Hill experience is a finely crafted 1.6km…

7. Botanical Gardens

3.75 MILES

Once a granite quarry, Penang's Botanical Gardens were founded in 1884 by Charles Curtis, a tireless British plant lover who collected the original…

8. Bellevue Ginger Garden & Aviary

3.77 MILES

Located in front of the only hotel on Penang Hill, this small garden and aviary is stocked with a handful of exotic birds.