The glorious sun basks its rays through the curtains to announce morning’s arrival. Through the windows, you see hints of a blue sky. Your lips relax into a slight smile as you feel a surge of energy. You are at Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang.
Accomodation
As Penang's premier family resort, Golden Sands Resort presents guests with the comforts of home and the luxury of warm Asian hospitality. The 387 beautifully furnished rooms and suites offer a choice from three categories of rooms. They evoke an ambience of modern luxury while retaining the spaciousness and sophistication that Shangri-La is known for.
Superior Room
Superior Hillview Rooms offer spacious, comfortable accommodation with traditional Malay touches, including wooden carved panels with sea-kelp designs. These rooms are ideal for individual travellers and couples.
Deluxe Seafacing Room
Deluxe Seafacing Room provides a cosy haven for holiday-makers, with refreshing views of lush tropical greenery and the resort's surrounding pool. Its impressive in-room facilities and contemporary design make it a relaxing retreat after a day of fun around the resort.
Executive Sea View Room
The room's contemporary Asian design with traditional Malay touches envelopes guests in serenity and serves as a refuge for a truly restful holiday.
Executive Seaview Room, located on the resort’s higher floors, offers discerning travellers comfort and privacy in a spacious and finely-appointed environment with a commanding view of the sparkling ocean and its coastline.
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Dining
Guests of Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang, will have access to restaurants that provide scrumptious cuisine in a relaxed, tropical environment. Garden Café has a fresh, contemporary décor where diners can enjoy their meals in a relaxed and inviting environment. Meanwhile, the new Sigi's Bar and Grill is a fun, family-style restaurant with one of the best dining views in Penang. Whether on the beach or by the pool, refreshing drinks and light snacks are never far away. Situated at the heart of the resort's reception area, the newly redesigned Lobby Lounge seamlessly blends the outdoor with the interior.
Garden Cafe
Garden Café serves a combination of international and local favourites. Situated next to the resort lobby, the open-air café overlooks t…
Sigi's Bar & Grill on the Beach
The new Sigi's Bar and Grill is a fun, family-style restaurant located right on Batu Feringgi beach. This casual, cosy restaurant boasts a selection o…
Cool Lounge
The one-stop Cool Lounge hosts an array of amusements and modern conveniences. Keep connected and occupied with Internet stations, board and card game…
Lobby Lounge
Situated at the heart of the resort's reception area, the newly redesigned Lobby Lounge seamlessly blends the outdoor with the interior. Get ready to…
Garden Cafe
Garden Café serves a combination of international and local favourites. Situated next to the resort lobby, the open-air café overlooks tropical greenery.
View on mapSigi's Bar & Grill on the Beach
The new Sigi's Bar and Grill is a fun, family-style restaurant located right on Batu Feringgi beach. This casual, cosy restaurant boasts a selection of prime steaks, seafood, wood fire pizza, sandwiches, pastas and local Asian dishes. A children’s menu is also available.
View on mapCool Lounge
The one-stop Cool Lounge hosts an array of amusements and modern conveniences. Keep connected and occupied with Internet stations, board and card games, books, magazines, newspapers and LCD television screens. At Cool Lounge, guests will never have a dull moment.
View on mapLobby Lounge
Situated at the heart of the resort's reception area, the newly redesigned Lobby Lounge seamlessly blends the outdoor with the interior. Get ready to be blown away with a breezy, open-air layout overlooking serene garden and pool views.
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Recreation
Whether your plans include adventure or pure relaxation, Golden Sands Resort offers an enticing array of activities for both adults and young people. Spend time with your loved ones at the Adventure Zone, a unique family entertainment centre for children and adults. Practice your swing at our par 3 pitch and putt golf course, or enjoy pure relaxation by the pool. A fitness centre, a family entertainment centre and three tennis courts as well as foot reflexology facilities are also available for your enjoyment.
Golf
A par 3 pitch and putt golf course is available at Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang. The 9-hole layout is extremely well-crafted and beautifu…
Nature
Penang is both one of Malaysia's most developed regions and a place of enormous natural beauty. Beaches, jungle preserves, and parks can be found thro…
Sports Facilities
Keep fit on your Vacation
Resort Facilities
Beach, Pool & other Fun Times
Golf
A par 3 pitch and putt golf course is available at Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, Penang. The 9-hole layout is extremely well-crafted and beautifully landscaped. With holes ranging from 27 meters to 64 meters in length, golfers can play with just a pitching wedge and a putter.
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Penang is both one of Malaysia's most developed regions and a place of enormous natural beauty. Beaches, jungle preserves, and parks can be found throughout the island.
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Wedding
At Shangri-La, we help you create lasting memories, for any occasion special to you. Our enchanting ballroom accommodates up to 240 guests. We offer several wedding packages designed to make your planning enjoyable and worry-free. Our Event Management Department has a team of professional wedding planners who will be dedicated to your event, and will work closely with you from start to finish.
Wedding Packages
Simplify your wedding planning by selecting one of our professionally arranged packages.
Honeymoon Offers
With a world of fabulous honeymoon destinations, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts provides the choices to ensure that your romantic destination is the…
Wedding Packages
Simplify your wedding planning by selecting one of our professionally arranged packages.
View on mapHoneymoon Offers
With a world of fabulous honeymoon destinations, Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts provides the choices to ensure that your romantic destination is the right one for you both.
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Location
Golden Sands Resort is just 20 minutes from George Town and 45 minutes from Penang International Airport.
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Reviews
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Average ratings
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Máire W
Lovely hotel with kind staff.
Really lovely hotel with great staff and in a good location. Was only meant to stay for three nights but due to flight restrictions as a result of the war, we ended up staying 12 nights! Our son...
Green_ivy1989
Fun and kid friendly
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Early Arrival Delays, Memorable Family Moments
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