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Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront resort near Ferringgi Beach

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Restaurant
On the beach, white sand, beach massages, beach volleyball
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang, 11100
  • Place, Ferringgi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Batu Feringghi Night Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, ESCAPE Adventureplay
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Sea View

  • 771 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Seaview twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Seaview Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior king Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Seaview king Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Lobby

Deluxe king Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

George Town

On the beach.A stay at this Batu Ferringhi resort places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ferringgi Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Tropical Spice Garden. ESCAPE Adventureplay and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm are also in the area.
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What's nearby

  • Ferringgi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Batu Feringghi Night Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • ESCAPE Adventureplay - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Penang Hill - 25 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sigi's Bar & Grill on The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Garden Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juan Tomyam & Seafood - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4-star beachfront resort 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 center, 5 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. A children's 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 4-star 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 safes. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 82 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-hole golf course
  • 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

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
  • Elevator (71 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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: approximately MYR 82 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang to the airport?

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is 19.2 mi (52-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang on Sep 29, 2025 start from $89.99, excluding 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.

Does Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang.

How close is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 82 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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.

Is there free parking at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang?

This resort offers free self parking.

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

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

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

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer beach massages.

How close is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang to downtown George Town?

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is 7.1 mi away from George Town.