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A 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is an iconic resort in Penang, nestled between centuries old rain trees and Batu Feringgi (Foreigner’s Rock) beach.
A 5-star premier resort with a beautiful 30-acre landscaped garden, this tropical paradise is easily distinguished by its Malaysia inspired architecture. The resort has two separate wings spanning 304 guestrooms including 16 suites. Rooms come with a view of the Andaman Sea or the finely crafted garden. The most popular are the Rasa Junior Suites at the Rasa Wing with their own private soaking tub on the balcony. Facilities include a Health Club with male and female bathing sections, a mini par-3 pitch and putt golf course, three tennis courts equipped with flood lights, swimming pools and five restaurants and bars offering an array of international, seasonal and local cuisines. Spread along a secluded corner of the resort is Chi, The Spa which offers a blend of Asian healing rituals and therapists. Its eleven villas, a sanctum and yoga pavilion under soaring rain trees, exude serenity and solitude. Each spacious villa is equipped with its own rooms for changing and treatment, private garden and semi-outdoor
rain shower.
Family destination at its best
The Golden Sands Resort offers a fun-filled, family-oriented holiday with its 387 comfortably furnished guestrooms and suites, beachside setting and exciting recreational facilities.
There is always excitement for everyone with organised daily activities and the Adventure Zone, a comprehensive indoor playground, providing safe and exciting entertainment for children and adults.
Other facilities include free Wi-Fi Internet access, a ballroom, three adaptable meeting and function rooms and the Cool Lounge – a transit lounge for early check-in and late check-out which also serves refreshments and provides modern conveniences in a relaxed setting. Food and beverage outlets include a prime beachfront dining venue – Sigi’s Bar and Grill on the Beach, as well as the casual and breezy Garden Cafe and Lobby Lounge which overlooks the garden and pool.
