Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa

Thirty landscaped acres meet the soft sands of Batu Ferringgi beach at this Shangri-La resort on Penang's north coast. Rooms open onto either gardens or sea, and the suites come with private verandas and butler service in the Garden Wing. The spa, the largest in Penang, leans into traditional Chinese and Malay treatments. Jungle treks, banana boats, and beachside yoga fill the gaps between pools, of which there are three, in case one was not enough.