Shangri La Rasa Sayang Penang, PenangShangri La Rasa Sayang Penang in Penang, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 39 hotels we score in Penang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $216 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the Batu Feringgi beachfront, this 5-star resort occupies 30 acres of tropical gardens in Penang. The property features 303 guest rooms and suites designed with traditional Minangkabau architectural influences. It serves families and leisure travellers through facilities such as two outdoor pools, a golf course, a full-service spa, and children's pools. On-site dining includes several restaurants serving local and international dishes. Guests have direct beach access and access to a fitness centre and sauna. While the resort offers extensive grounds and amenities, some guests may find the decor in the Garden Wing feels dated.What stands out

Direct beach access

Large tropical gardens

On-site golf course

Family friendly facilities

Watch out for

Dated decor in Garden Wing

Better-scored in Penang

Bertam Wellness Spa And Villas, Penang: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $320 a night. Bertam Wellness Spa And Villas is a five-star resort situated within the Bertam Resort and Water Park in Kepala Batas.

Soori Penang, Penang: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $952 a night. Soori Penang is a boutique hotel located in George Town's UNESCO World Heritage area, situated next to the Khoo Kongsi temple.

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection, Penang: 4.1 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $186 a night. The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection is a 38-storey hotel situated on Millionaire’s Row in George Town.