Kepala Batas, Penang, 29 October 2026 – Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang and Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas have received three recognitions at the HAPA® Awards 2026 Series 3, held on 28 October 2026 at Sunway Resort Hotel, Petaling Jaya. The awards span hospitality, wellness and tourism. 

The recognitions: 

• HAPA® Top 10 Resorts, Wellness Resort Category: Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas 
• HAPA® Top Tourism Destinations & Tourist Attractions, Spa & Wellness Category: Kechmara Spa & Wellness, Bertam Resort 
• HAPA® Recommended, 5-Star Hotel Category: Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang 

Fadzil Hj Ibrahim, General Manager, received the awards on stage on behalf of the Bertam properties. “These recognitions are a proud moment for all of us at Bertam. They reflect the dedication of our team in delivering warm, memorable experiences, from family fun at the water park to restorative stays at Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas and Kechmara Spa & Wellness. We are honoured to be recognised across three categories, and we remain committed to raising the standard of hospitality in Penang,” said Fadzil Hj Ibrahim, General Manager. 

“Most of all, we thank every member of our team and every guest who believed in us. This achievement belongs to you, and your trust drives us to keep improving every day,” he added.  

The HAPA® Awards, under the theme “Awards for Excellence”, recognise outstanding organisations across hospitality, tourism and wellness. 

Looking ahead, Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang is set to be rebranded and launched as The Bertam Penang Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, under the Marriott International umbrella. Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is a separate property and is not part of this rebranding. Further details will be announced in due course. 

About Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang 

Operated by Maritime Waterfront Suites Sdn. Bhd., Bertam Resort & Water Park Penang is a destination resort in Kepala Batas, Penang, offering resort accommodation, a water park and Kechmara Spa & Wellness. 

About Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas

 Bertam Wellness Spa & Villas is a separate wellness-focused property in Kepala Batas, Penang, and a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Media contact

Izza Safinaz Ibrahim

Head of Marketing

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