A fully refurbished lively beachfront hotel with a stunning pool area and attractive ocean views. Under the professional Shangri-La management, the service is superb and facilities plentiful. Especially good for families.

Location: At the heart of Batu Ferringhi beach, approx. 45 minutes private transfer from the airport and close to the night market.

Facilities: Dining options include local and Western food at the Garden Café, Sigi's Bar & Grill on the beach, a lounge and a poolside bar. There are fabulous pools (including separate children’s area with slide), and a Jacuzzi. Windsurfing, sailing, catamarans and canoeing are available from the watersports centre on the beach. There is a lounge, internet access, themed barbecues, shops, a kids' club and Adventure Zone Family Entertainment Centre.

Accommodation: 387 rooms, each with airconditioning, telephone, flat-screen television, fridge, tea and coffee facilities, bath and shower. Superior hillview rooms as above. Deluxe seafacing rooms are highly recommended and feature private balconies (some sea views may be obstructed by palm trees). Superior hillview family rooms are ideal for larger families up to four, prices available on request. Superior hillview and Deluxe seafacing family combo rooms include two interconnecting rooms, plus a kids' ‘Eat, stay and play’ programme for up to three children. Executive seaview suites feature a spacious bedroom and living area with a private balcony and panoramic ocean views.

Board Basis: Breakfast included.

Transfer Time: Approximately 45 minutes from Penang airport.