A few weeks ago we went back to Penang and instead of staying at home at mom’s place, it was a short staycation at Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, a place with fond memories from my teenage years as I used to work there as a casual workers (as mentioned on the entry on their Spice Market buffet). It was a like a 20 years fantasy come true of sort.
Rasa Sayang at Batu Feringghi, Penang
Rasa Sayang has always been one of the best hotels from the Shangri-La group. Situated at the East side of Batu Ferringhi beach, it is some 20 minutes drive from Geogetown, the capital city of Penang.
In addition to the access to sandy beach and all the fun beach activities such as parasailing, banana boats and such, the hotel also spot a huge garden with some of the oldest and biggest trees you can find. The landscape is simply amazing, and from someone who’s just started to work on a bit of a green patch at home, I can only begin to imagine amount of effort required to upkeep this huge garden.
our Rasa Premier Wing, as big as some apartments, with mom!
Rasa Sayang is separated into two different wings – Garden Wing & Rasa Wing.
Rasa Wing is catered more towards couples and adults while Garden Wing welcomes family oriented holiday goers. Each wing has its own swimming pool, with Rasa Wing pool allowing only 16 year olds and older and the Garden Wing main pool accessible to all.
there’s a huge outdoor soaking tub at the balcony
Rasa Wing guests also enjoy several additional privileges, such as a balcony with private soaking tub, complimentary high tea, semi buffet breakfast at Feringgi Grill, and in-room express check-in and check out.
The service is definitely more exclusive and personal for Rasa Wing guests.
the gym at Rasa Sayang is rather well equipped
Other recreational facilities at Rasa Sayang includes a par-3 pitch & putt golf course, a tennis court, an adventure zone, and a rather well equipped gym which we made full use of on our 2-night stay.
Rasa Wing guests get to have breakfast at Feringgi Grill
Ferringi Grill has won awards an often regarded as one of the best restaurants on the island, so when we had the opportunity to sample the breakfast buffet as a staying guest on Rasa Wing, it was a no brainer.
The breakfast is served as a semi-buffet style, with a rather decent selection of pastry, cheese, and other breakfast dishes in addition to several main dishes you can order. Haze had fresh waffles with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, berry compote and pistachio powder, while I opted for roasted sea bass with spinach and mushrooms. They were quite delightful, a class above ordinary buffet for sure.
there’s complimentary afternoon tea at Rasa Lounge
We also took advantage of the complimentary afternoon tea at Rasa Lounge, again available for free to Rasa Wing guests. I had a cup of coffee while Haze opted for tea to go with scones, sandwich, and other carefully crafted pastries. I particularly enjoyed the little sandwich with grilled capsicum & onion, simple and exquisite.
Was our stay at Rasa Sayang as good as I thought it’ll be 20 years ago when I was serving the guests? Well, let’s just say I wouldn’t say no to retiring at this place.
Address:
Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa by Shangril-LaÂ
Batu Ferringhi Main Road,
Kampung Tanjung Huma,
11100 Batu Feringgi, Pulau Pinang
GPS:Â 5.478865, 100.254181
Tel:Â +604-888 8888
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suanie: one day when I own a hotel!
Ky, nice vacation and hotel. Great food at buffet too. Myo
mini vacation is up mountain to Lake Tahoe . Or drive to
LA.
Vickie: Lake Tahoe sounds great, miss the views of great lakes myself.
It was there in 1973, my first visit to Penang. So good that they have maintained the place so well, looking as good as ever.
suituapui: they did go through a major renovation some years back.
aiya uncle, your fantasy and goal is to OWN Rasa Sayang Hotel and Resort! Now hurry and work harder, and create FaceFoodBook.com or something, or maybe FoodPr0nBook.com even better hehehehe even faster to that few million $$$ payday…
immature: that’s the spirit!
aik aiyohh …. uncle is nekkid in the spa! hehehehehe….. and is that your hand on your thigh???? I hope so…
immature: thankfully it’s not your hand! 😀
ROFL…. pin tai lou… kekekekeke
immature: hehehehe.
better to be nekkid in Rasa Sayang than in Mt Kinabalu, uncle…. otherwise ah.. *angry* *shakes*
immature: QUAKEEEEEEEE
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immature: batu.
Love this place – especially the gardens and spa.
Monica: yeah, excellent garden kan? Have yet to try the spa unfortunately.
i wouldn’t say no to retiring in penang – preferably near the beach or in one of the greener residential neighbourhoods! 😉
Sean: after all, there’s no shortage of good food there.
Outdoor soaking tub sound good eh, so syiok!
Choi Yen: memang quite best.