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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang vs Macalister Mansion

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Macalister Mansion are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Macalister Mansion. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks #5 in Penang with endorsements from 3 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
8 / 10
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $97 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"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 Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
96.4
"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 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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Time Out Time Out
"As a high-end beach resort in Penang, Rasa Sayang is still unmatched." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort." Full review
Macalister Mansion
Macalister Mansion
7 / 10
228 Macalister Road, Georgetown, Penang Island 10400, Malaysia
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A colonial-era mansion turned eight-room hotel in buzzy George Town." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"With its grand white exterior and stunning designer interiors, the four-pearl Macalister Mansion is a special merger of Penang's British Colonial legacy with a luxury lifestyle experience." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located just outside the heritage zone, Macalister Mansion stands out in its white splendour. As you enter the driveway you can imagine how the original owners must have lived. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers 8 elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a slick contemporary makeover." Full review