Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4.0 star property
Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Ferringgi Beach

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Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

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Restaurant
Exterior
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View
Restaurant
Lobby

Overview of Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang, 11100
  • Popular LocationFerringgi Beach3 min walk
  • Popular LocationBatu Feringghi Night Market7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTeluk Bahang Beach9 min drive
  • AirportPenang (PEN-Penang Intl.)52 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Single Beds, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 72 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

George Town

A family-friendly stay in George Town awaits you at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang. You'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Ferringgi Beach and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Tropical Spice Garden. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a golf course and a free water park. .The resort's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, free kids' club and gym. Business travelers can take advantage of 5 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a kids' swimming pool and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights you'll find in the area of this George Town resort include ESCAPE Adventureplay and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm.

What's nearby

  • Ferringgi Beach - 3 min walk
  • Batu Feringghi Night Market - 7 min walk
  • Miami Beach - 5 min drive
  • Teluk Bahang Beach - 9 min drive
  • Tropical Spice Garden - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 55 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min walk
  • Long Beach - 3 min walk
  • Nasi Campur Umi - 3 min walk
  • Power-up restaurant - 2 min walk
  • Sigi's Bar & Grill On The Beach - 4 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Ferringgi Beach
As a guest of Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, you'll find a golf course, a complimentary water park, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre, 5 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A kids' pool, a health club, and a library are also featured at the family-friendly Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this George Town resort.

  • 387 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Built in 1980
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang offers 387 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and bidets.

This George Town resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: MYR 78 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9 holes of golf
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • Tennis lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free cot
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1980
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 78 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Golden Sands Resort Shangri-La
Golden Sands Resort Shangri-La Penang George Town
Golden Sands Shangri-La
Golden Sands Shangri-La Penang George Town
Golden Sands Batu Ferringhi
Golden Sands Resort By Shangri-La Hotel Batu Ferringhi
Golden Sands Resort By Shangri-La Penang/Batu Ferringhi
Golden Sands Resort by Shangri La
Shangri Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri La Golden Sands Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Resort
Golden Sands Resort by Shangri La Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang George Town
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Resort George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang on 20 May 2024 start from AU$122.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Yep, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Yep, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is a short 3-minute walk from Ferringgi Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball. You can also find boat tours.

Does Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang have a pool?

Yep, and guests recommend it! Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a free kids' club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is a hit with families.

Does Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

No, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Yep, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang has a 9-hole golf course. Golf lessons and mini golf are also available.

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 142 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kee Jye

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Muhamed

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The soundproofing in the room is in need of improvement. We were situated in a lower floor just above an area heavy with staff movements and the noise from there was quite inconvenient. The sound of luggages and trolleys were also very audible. Other than that, it's a very family friendly resort which kept our two year old very occupied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

AARTI

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The beach is beautiful..The pool is lovely…The staff are excellent….however the rooms & bathrooms were old and outdated. Also the sofa in the room was not vacuumed properly..when we lifted the cushions you could see the dirt and dust. We were also disappointed that the breakfast was cleared by 10.30am whereas it said that it was on till 11am. On the 1st when they couldn’t cope at the garden cafe and asked us to go to Ziggys for breakfast, it was a huge disappointment regarding the variety & quantity of food over there.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shakil

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience staying at Golden Sands. Friendly and accomodating staff, convenient location for local shops, eateries, massages, atm and night markets. Bathrooms and rooms were clean and beds were comfortable. The hotel itself is on the older side and could do with a slight update, maybe even just a coat of paint. Would definitely recommend staying here. Huge variety at the breakfast buffet with numerous options catering to all dietary requirements. No need to leave the facility as everything was there. Pool facilities were amazing with multiple pools for different age groups with slides as well. Property backs on to the beach with amazing watersport options eg. Jetskiing, parasailing, donut boat riding, banana boat riding. Had an amazing family holiday, nice and relaxing as well as action packed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Pek Kwan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view from my room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hilary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful pools and gardens, definitely a family resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were hoping to spend a nice and luxurious Christmas weekend at this hotel I always heard good things about Shangri La hotels in general. We paid en excess of US$ 700 for 2 nights and didn’t even get breakfast included. The room was dirty and simple for the price we paid. We were told the Christmas’s Eve dinner would include Turkey as per request yet it ended up to be a simple 4 * BBQ buffet. As you can observe from the pictures the room was not at all cleaned well. And the night of arrival one of the 2 elevators had dirty napkins, receipts and a used mask on the floor which I quietly pointed out to reception and the next day around noon it was still dirty. Overall sadly enough not at all what I expected. Sorry but I do travel a lot around the world I love being in Malaysia but disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alvin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room assignment
Second time staying here, booked for deluxe room but gave me a room without the balcony.
Very crowded week
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

An An

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023