The PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Malaysia is a 309-room, four-pearl beachfront hotel along the picturesque coast of Batu Ferringhi. Apart from the beach and the surrounding gardens, the family-friendly draws here include two outdoor pools, waterslides, and a kids' club. The resort has live entertainment and three restaurants, including a cool alfresco tapas spot with ocean views. It's due for a renovation, but still polished enough to please most of its guests. Compare rates at the Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, which has more rooms, and similar amenities along the beach.
The PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Malaysia is a 309-room, four-pearl beachfront hotel along the picturesque coast of Batu Ferringhi. Apart from the beach and the surrounding gardens, the family-friendly draws here include two outdoor pools, waterslides, and a kids' club. The resort has live entertainment and three restaurants, including a cool alfresco tapas spot with ocean views. It's due for a renovation, but still polished enough to please most of its guests. Compare rates at the Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, which has more rooms, and similar amenities along the beach.
Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa 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. The vast 30-acre garden grounds and adult-only Rasa wing make it even more inviting for romantic couples. Rates (and dress codes) are less restrictive in its Garden wing building, but guests there can't use all the facilities. Rooms in both sections are large and contemporary, but the views can be mixed. Families with young children should look into the adjacent sister property, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La.
Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa 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. The vast 30-acre garden grounds and adult-only Rasa wing make it even more inviting for romantic couples. Rates (and dress codes) are less restrictive in its Garden wing building, but guests there can't use all the facilities. Rooms in both sections are large and contemporary, but the views can be mixed. Families with young children should look into the adjacent sister property, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La.
Right on the beach, the 387-room Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is a sprawling, upscale family-friendly property with indoor and outdoor entertainment for children of all ages. It's the casual sister property to the neighboring Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, whose guests can use the services and facilities at the Golden Sands -- Golden Sands guests can use the spa, golf course, and restaurant at the neighboring property but not the pool area or lounge. Rooms are large and have furnished balconies, but views are mixed, and they are showing some wear. In addition to entertainment, kid-friendly amenities include supervised activities and the 10,000- square-foot indoor Adventure Zone, though extra fees apply. Couples without kids might prefer the more romantic (and pricier) sister resort.
Right on the beach, the 387-room Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is a sprawling, upscale family-friendly property with indoor and outdoor entertainment for children of all ages. It's the casual sister property to the neighboring Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, whose guests can use the services and facilities at the Golden Sands -- Golden Sands guests can use the spa, golf course, and restaurant at the neighboring property but not the pool area or lounge. Rooms are large and have furnished balconies, but views are mixed, and they are showing some wear. In addition to entertainment, kid-friendly amenities include supervised activities and the 10,000- square-foot indoor Adventure Zone, though extra fees apply. Couples without kids might prefer the more romantic (and pricier) sister resort.
The luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Penang caters to families with all-ages pampering and nonstop entertainment. The chain outpost blends its familiar rock 'n' roll branded theme with kid-friendly amenities, and has a prime location along a sandy stretch of Batu Ferringhi Beach. Waterslides are shouting distance from thatched-roof poolside cabanas, and with six bars and restaurants, refreshments are always within easy reach. The rooms have rainfall showers, while suites add access to a VIP lounge with free breakfast; they are looking a bit dated for this category despite refurbishments in 2016.
The luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Penang caters to families with all-ages pampering and nonstop entertainment. The chain outpost blends its familiar rock 'n' roll branded theme with kid-friendly amenities, and has a prime location along a sandy stretch of Batu Ferringhi Beach. Waterslides are shouting distance from thatched-roof poolside cabanas, and with six bars and restaurants, refreshments are always within easy reach. The rooms have rainfall showers, while suites add access to a VIP lounge with free breakfast; they are looking a bit dated for this category despite refurbishments in 2016.
