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  • Hotel class: 5 of 5
  • Rooms: 304
Description: Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa is a luxury resort at Batu Feringgi, one of the most inviting beaches in Malaysia. George Town, the oldest colonial city... This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Address:
Batu Feringgi Beach
Penang
Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Penang 11100
Malaysia
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“Don't waste your time and money”

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

1 of 5 stars
Buckinghamshire
May 23, 2008
3/13 found this review helpful

This is the worst managed Shangri La I've ever stayed at. A complete waste of money - poor food, inept staff, dreadful managers - and completely overpriced compared with nearby hotels and restaurants.

It doesn't deserve to be a called Shangri La - it's not heavenly, it's ropey and unpleasant to stay in but the most unforgiveable thing for a supposedly five star hotel is the poorly trained staff and incompetent managers. The Spice Market restaurant where breakfast is served in the Garden Wing is a complete joke. If you can get a seat, you'll end up getting half the cutlery and crockery yourself, rarely get the tea or coffee you ordered and eat bog standard food. You can stand around for ages waiting for eggs while the rest of your breakfast goes cold, or find that the trays are empty and no matter how often you ask, things aren't replenished - so each day you have to figure out how to get what you'd like and make sure all your hot food arrives at the same time on the same plate - no mean task. It is a complete lottery as to if and when you'll get what you'd like and not the sleek, swift and efficient standard of any other Shangri La.

It was a huge waste of money and a massive disappointment after the huge refurbishment they are so proud of (I last visited in 2003). Superficially it looks lovely but when you're used to the pleasant and welcoming atmosphere in the east, this place feels really uncomfortable. I've travelled all over Malaysia, to far more basic hotels and met far more warm, welcoming and thoughtful staff. And Shangri La should really rethink their policy of customer recommendation of staff for a monthly prize because all the client facing staff badger you to fill in cards for them while the hard working gardeners, for example, don't get to speak to you, let alone ask for recommendations.

Oh, and the room cleaners are pretty poor. The bathroom was dirty and dusty, sometimes the towels weren't changed, the cleaners appeared anytime up to 6pm to clean, we were locked out on our balcony twice - as were our neighbours, the same fruit rotted in a bowl for a fortnight as did the crumbs and dirt on the balcony which was there from the day we arrived until the day we left.

We were also given the hard sell to upgrade our room on arrival. After hours of travelling we were dragged round the hotel looking at rooms we didn't want when a drink and a quiet seat was what was in order (and what I'd have expected from a 5 star hotel).

Stay away. There are far better Shangri La's in Malaysia and you'd be better spending your money on fun things and staying at the Pacific and Oriental or one of the cheaper hotels on Batu Ferringhi.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Free bus into Georgetown to see a bit of culture
    • Disliked — Poorly managed and vastly overpriced
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Minandguin's Summary
Date of Stay: November 2007
Traveled with: Other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 06, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Fantastic”

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
Swindon
May 20, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

An absolutely faultless hotel. I love it and would go again in a breath. There were four of us, me and my hubbie and two children aged 1 and 3. We stayed in the Rasa Wing of the hotel. The hotel is an hour away from the airport but worth the wait after a long flight from the UK.

The staff were fantastic and even packed us a picnic breakfast to go on our last day there. The staff were excellent with the children. The hotel itself was a little pricey but that is 5 star and I kind of expect it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Hotel room opening directly onto the pool area
    • Disliked — distance from airport
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txw's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Traveled with: Family with young children
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 25-34
Member since: April 30, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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Average price*: $227 (year-round)
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“Paradise on earth”

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

May 19, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Fantastic hotel set in a huge garden right in front of the sea. We were guestes at the Rasa wing and able to use all the resort's facilities. There are 2 big pools (one of them with airpool and whirlpool area), tennis courts and even a three holes green!
Don't miss the SPA...
Superb restaurants and excellent breakfast buffet.
The Resort location is also very close to the the Feringgi town with its "on mile market".
Extremely helpful and professional staff in all Hotel's division.
Definitely suggested!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Everything!
    • Disliked — -
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
kinothai's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2007
Traveled with: Consorte / altra persona importante
Visit was for: Fuga romantica
Age group: 35-49
Member since: October 04, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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Average price*: $227 (year-round)
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“we love this hotel”

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
england
May 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a premier room in the Rasa Wing and loved it.

the room was huge, well equipped and very comfortable. the bathroom was outstanding with not only 2 basins but also a huge shower with 3 heads so that 2 people could shower together in comfort.

The service was superb. requests could be phoned through to a customer service centre who would come back to you later to check that you were satisfied with the action taken.

the only downside to the 7 day holiday was that one of our suitcases was forced open between KL and Penang although nothing was taken. When we collected the same luggage at Bangkok airport having flown from Penang both of our suitcases had been broken into, combination locks removed and the contents rifled. As far as we know nothing was stolen mainly because there was nothing of intrinsic value in either case. We strongly suspect that the attempted theft and damage to our cases occurred at Penang airport. We flew with a budget airline.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The service and accommodation
    • Disliked — Location
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
colcol's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 65+
Member since: July 25, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Average price*: $227 (year-round)
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“Sheer indulgence”

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

5 of 5 stars
Guernsey
May 16, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This place is one of those rare hotels which is every bit as good as it should be. We paid the extra for the garden wing executive level which meant we had a superb room with our own outdoor marble bath and a butler to come and run it for us 24 hours a day! We wouldn't want to be pampered like this all the time but it is an incredible experience to see just how good a hotel can be with the right investment, ethos and training.

The staff can't do enough for you, they even sewed up a paid of my jeans which had a rip without charge. Included in our deal was some clothes cleaning, breakfast, access to the executive lounge where you have free use of their laptops, free drinks including (real) champagne and delicious afternoon tea. I think we paid about £140 a night which is a lot for Malaysia but I don't begrudge a penny of it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Quality of environment, furnishings and service
    • Disliked — Not much outside the hotel, town is a taxi ride or hotel shuttle.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bognor's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: November 01, 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Spa
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Average price*: $227 (year-round)
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