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Lone Pine HotelvsShangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Both hotels are recommended by writers. On balance, Lone Pine Hotel ranks significantly higher than Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa. Lone Pine Hotel ranks #2 in Penang with praise from 4 sources such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Lone Pine Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
Time Out Lonely Planet
97 Batu Ferringhi, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A distinct colonial charm; white wooden shutters go well with the ocean-inspired contemporary artwork. The 90 rooms offer a mixture of seafront terraces, balconies, and private courtyards." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Dating back to the 1940s, this is one of Batu Ferringhi’s oldest – and best – resorts." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The only boutique hotel on Penang’s Batu Ferringhi beach." Full review
Time Out "The tall casuarina trees provide shade and a lovely view, while the hammocks are a popular afternoon escape. Rooms are airy and either face the sea or garden, and there are family-sized options." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This is one of Batu Ferringhi’s oldest and best resorts. The 90 rooms are spacious and bright; a few offer personal plunge pools or private gardens. The grounds have a stately, national-park-like feel" Full review
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler Time Out Time Out Lonely Planet
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"Caters to adults looking for all the trappings of a beachfront resort, but in a more refined environment that makes serious attempts to corral small children and gym shorts in designated areas." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler96.4
"The ideal destination for those looking for some semblance of luxurious isolation, but with all the conveniences of a large resort. Rooms are separated into two areas." Full review
Time Out "While a hotel bakery is hardly a common go-to among the town's housewives, this place serves excellent gourmet breads from dark rye to French village bread, all within affordable price range." Full review
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If you have a house guest to impress, you can source some gourmet breads here.
Time Out "As a high-end beach resort in Penang, Rasa Sayang is still unmatched." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort." Full review
