Golden Sands Resort By Shangri-La, Penang

Hotel presentation

The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La first commenced operations in October 1979. It has won numerous awards and recognitions as a family- and kids-friendly resort. As such, it enjoys the reputation as the preferred resort among families on holiday. 
This 4-star resort on Batu Feringgi Beach is filled with facilities for dining, leisure and recreation that will surely keep any multi-generational family happily occupied.  
With 387 guestrooms and suites that boast views of either the verdant hills or azure sea, the hotel caters to the needs of individuals, groups and families. Some room types even feature Murphy pull-down beds and connecting doors. 
Childcare services are available, allowing adults on holiday with their family to enjoy some private time away from their children. At the Kids' Club, which is based in the Adventure Zone's dry play park, children are kept entertained from morning until evening and provided with regular meals and break times. The Adventure Zone is the biggest indoor play park in Penang, offering a myriad of play structures, activity rooms and entertainment options. Here, children can enjoy video screenings and visits from the resort's mascots. 
At our mini water park, children and toddlers can interact safely, playing on the splash pad, which has a safe floor surface and includes many water features, such as showers and tipping buckets. In addition, they will enjoy racing down the water slides.   
Holidaymakers can stroll around the resort grounds, which feature extensive manicured gardens and landscaped open spaces. Guests can also enjoy sunbathing and lounging by the pool and in the garden area.  
In addition, an outdoor Jacuzzi in the garden and two swimming pools with water slides are available. The resort also boasts a mini pitch and putt golf course for those that enjoy golf. Our well-equipped gymnasium awaits fitness enthusiasts. For those who wish to spend their time productively while on holiday, there are many daily activities, such as workout classes, cooking classes, craft making courses and visits to the George Town World Heritage Zone (by complimentary shuttle). The popular Batu Feringgi Night Bazaar beckons those who enjoy a stroll after dinner. Here, great bargains on apparel, novelty items, souvenirs and art can be found.

Meeting Facilities

Flexible meeting spaces can effortlessly accommodate all business needs from a 300-delegate convention to an intimate seminar. Elevate the meeting experience with indoor-outdoor configurations surrounded by inspiring nature and stimulating leisure activities.

Restaurant & Bars

Carefree and casual, the hotel restaurants offer family-style dining in a relaxed tropical setting, spanning an array of exceptional cuisines.

Garden Café serves international and local favourites. Situated next to the resort lobby, this delightful open-air venue, with 1/3 glass ceiling space, overlooks tropical greenery.Themed buffet lunches and dinners are available during festive periods and on special occasions. A creative all-day a la carte menu for children is also available.

Sigi’s Bar and Grill is a fun, family-style restaurant serving the best of Tex-Mex cuisine, located right on the beach. The outdoor upper deck is a signature feature. Enjoy a romantic dinner on the breezy patio while sharing the maritime panorama.Watch the chef prepare barbecue delights or personally cook and savour your own culinary creations.

Location & Access

Golden Sands Resort is just 20 minutes from George Town and 45 minutes from Penang International Airport.

Surroundings

Nearby Attractions  

• Batu Feringgi Night Market (2 minutes away)
• Tropical Spice Garden (10 minutes away)
• Penang Butterfly Farm (20 minutes away)
• Teluk Bahang Fishing Village (20 minutes away)
• Penang National Park (20 minutes away)
• Escape Theme Park (20 minutes away)
• Teluk Bahang Dam (25 minutes away)
• Balik Pulau Town (40 minutes away)
• Durian Orchards (40 minutes away)
• Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon (30 minutes away)
• UNESCO Heritage City of George Town (25 minutes away)
• Penang War Museum (55 minutes away)
• Penang Camera Museum (25 minutes away)
• Penang 3-D Museum (25 minutes away)
• Penang Peranakan Mansion (25 minutes away)
• Penang Colonial Museum (25 minutes away)
• Penang State Museum (25 minutes away)
• Fort Cornwallis (25 minutes away)
• Penang Botanical Gardens (35 minutes away)
• Penang Hill (40 minutes away)
• Penang Owl Museum (40 minutes away)
• Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (60 minutes away)

Room Accomodation

Activities & Leisure

Services

For business or leisure, our dedicated and experienced staff caters to the needs of guests with an extensive range of services and facilities. If you require any service not listed here, please contact us and we will do our very best to assist in any way we can.Facilities

• Clinic
• Conference Facilities
• Facilities for the Physically Challenged
• Hair / Beauty Salon
• Nail Salon
• Non-smoking Rooms
• Parking Facilities
• Safe Deposit Box
• Complimentary WiFi access
• CHI, The Spa (at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa)

• Babysitting / Child Care - within the resort grounds only

• Complimentary Shoeshine Service
• Express Check-in and Check-out Services

• Airport Transfer
• Complimentary City Shuttle Service
• Taxi and Limousine Service
• Tour Desk
• Hop On, Hop Off Round Island Tour (paid activity)
• No. 101: Rapid Penang bus from Teluk Bahang to Weld Quay and No. 102: Rapid Penang bus from Teluk Bahang to the Airport stop just outside of our resort