Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4.0 star property
Stylish resort on the shore with 2 outdoor swimming pools
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Restaurant
Exterior
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View
On the beach, white sand, beach massages, beach volleyball
View from room
VIP Access

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bidet
  • 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
Bidet
  • 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
Bidet
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 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

Map
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang, 11100

What's nearby

  • Ferringgi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Batu Feringghi Night Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Batu Ferringhi Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Teluk Bahang Beach - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Tropical Spice Garden - 18 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Power-up restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Long Beach - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Upscale family-friendly resort near Ferringgi Beach
Located close to Tropical Spice Garden, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang provides a golf course, free water park access and a beach bar. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, beach massages and beach volleyball. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a corner/local shop.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to a nearby health club, babysitting (surcharge) and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 387 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: MYR 79 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift (180 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • 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 provided

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 79 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Children under 4 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or health club without adult supervision

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

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

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

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$137.40, 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 Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang located?

Nestled on the beach, this George Town resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ferringgi Beach and Tropical Spice Garden.

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Room good. Breakfast amazing - great choice. Walking distance to lots of places to eat& entertainment. Parking was convenient. Good choice of pools.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
A lovely historic hotel that was comfortable and enjoyable. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need razor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, lovely staff, inviting atmosphere. Would recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was alright although I wasn't offered the VIP service. Nothing spectacular aside from the beach and wet park for kids. There are AC charging facilities at the hotel but have no instructions how to operate it and checking online for those that had used it before states that the its pretty difficult to operate it using a non common app plus the fees is super pricey (not recommended to use)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISHPREET SINGH, Petaling Jaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool for kids
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a convenient position as close by there are many food options for you to choose from. Pool area was very nice and plenty of shaded seating around the pool. Breakfast was one of the best with many different food options available was truly top notch!! The only annoying thing was we did not have a verandah and faced the main street which we did not mind but were woken up every morning by the mosque at around 5-6 and the prayer was loud and went on for around an hour and we were on the top floor. So if you are a light sleeper get yourself a verandah and you'll be facing the pool and most probably not woken up early in the morning
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel if maybe a little dated, but everything is super clean and you can’t beat the views! For a solo business traveler it’s probably not the first choice, but for holiday or traveling with family it was a delight.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kamruj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff members but definitely a dated hotel. Bathroom had what looked like water or mould stains in the upper corners and during a shower, the bathtub didn't drain fast enough compared to the water pressure which meant you were in a puddle while showering. The Pool and childrens play area was great but the beach portion was not good, alot of litter left on the sand and debris was floating in with a mix of natural and man-made sand, the fabric holding the man-made sand had not been removed which made this beach area look even worse. Good breakfast options and even a childrens corner buffet section.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim Nouh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenichiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recommend this hotel for leisure. Nice viewing from the room. Close to bus stop, restaurant and convenience store. I haven’t try this hotel’s breakfast. But I would try net time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nazia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a beautiful property where you can have fun for every age group
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Abdul Hay Akbar

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the property and the experience was dismal. For a hotel under the Shangri-La umbrella the service was very disappointing. Rooms were dusty and dated (my kids were sneezing from the dust all the time). Hotel services were bad, food orders were always wrong, always overcharging despite having membership and the staff were barely helpful. In the 4/5 days we stayed there we only came across 2 friendly and helpful staff. Only nice thing about the hotel is the pool area and the access to the beach. It’s a pitty as the hotel has so much potential to be one of the best but unfortunately it will not be my in my list of options for my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay and this is my 2nd time (: , will definitely come back again 😎
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hiroki

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hong

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach Staycation
Good amenities and staffs were friendly. Spend 4 days at the beach and it was very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Charmaine

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was not as advertised and was not suitable for getting restful sleep. We were placed on the 2nd floor with a large diesel generator underneath our window. The window could not be opened but was not sealed shut properly, allowing the generator noise into the room. Towards the evening the smell of paint thinner entered our room and became progressively worse. On informing reception of these issues and requesting another room, we were told that the generator was to supplement the hotel's electricity supply due to it being an old building, and that management had decided to apply wood varnish to the surrounding areas and we could expect the smell to enter the rooms through the air conditioning. No solution was offered other than to check again the following morning for a room change, as no other rooms were available that evening. Based on this we checked out and stayed at an alternative hotel. We were not at all satisfied with the high noise level and the disregard for the health of guests inhaling varnish fumes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with family
Unhappy experience
I booked a room thinking that I would have breakfast provided as I paid 100ringgit more than the hotel’s quote for the same room type. But I was told that breakfast was not included on checking in. Secondly, though I am a regular user of hotels.com, I was made to wait for hours from 11.am to 2pm to get our rooms. My family was split between two floors. Very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boo Keong, SINGAPORE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the facility and service level are really fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kok Chua Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good & friendly staff. Very helpful. Nice & clean room. Comfortable room with amenities. Comfortable bed. Good breakfast spread. The beach is easily accessible from the resort. Limited hotel shuttle service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0