Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star resort near Ferringgi Beach

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Outdoor dining
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Water park
Executive Suite, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang, 11100
  • Place, Eden Parade Shopping Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ferringgi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Batu Feringghi Night Market
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Superior king Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Oceanside stay.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.

What's nearby

  • Eden Parade Shopping Centre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ferringgi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Batu Feringghi Night Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Moonlight Bay - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Miami Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Power-Up - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sigi's Bar & Grill on The Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boost Juice Bars @Holiday Inn Resort Penang - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pilot Stall Ferringgi Street - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Family-friendly 4-star 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 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 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 84 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 84 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang on Jun 30, 2026 start from $121, 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.

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 a short 3-minute walk from Ferringgi Beach and 1.8 mi (5-min drive) from Miami 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 84 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?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

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.

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jynan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing from Beginning to end , staff & service amazing definitely will stay again 👍👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the staff very courteous, nice deck chairs to enjoy the sea breeze and sounds of the ocean. Only short coming was the missing beach and ability to swim in the sea .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly and the staff was amazing. Also had a gluten free breakfast area and some good options for dinner, including gluten free pasta! There is almost zero beach access now though. We were disappointed by that.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohd Asraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Imran

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are filthy and the entire resort is very old and tired. If you're coming to this part of penang, id recommend Park Royal. Avoid this place if your budget allows.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Yi Chieh

Pool is g
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place for family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware that the rooms facing the city have no balcony. We upgraded on check-in and had a lovely balcony looking over the pools and sea. The hotel wasn’t full so there were plenty of sunbeds and breakfast was quiet even at peak hour! Plenty of food choices and the staff were friendly. There is no beach access due to erosion but the grounds are fine and pools looked lovely. Plenty of places to eat and drink just outside the hotel so make sure you explore. Grabs are plentiful and it’s only a 10 min drive to the butterfly farm and Batik cultural factory.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have kids, this is where it’s at! There is a kids club 10-13.00 (chargeable at 30 MYR for 2 hours) and 14.00-18.00 (free), both of which have great activities - in the morning, there is a large soft play zone with giant slides, video games etc and in the afternoon, they do activities like cooking class, golf, flying kites, etc. Plus you have all the pools, splash area and beach water sports. The staff were warm, professional and keeping with the strong Shangri-La brand ! We would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wasim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, amenities were available, had some minor issues in our room and addressed immediately. Room service was also very responsive and available at all hours
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Siew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room small for two let alone 3 persons. Very noisy hotel. Buffet average. Hot plates for cold food.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

NG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel caters to families with young chidren. As such the staff does more like cotton candy, carolling on Christmas, giving complimentary cake to each room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siew Hon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
still good service though sad about the soil erosion of the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great staff, definitely worth getting a room with a view of the pool/sea. Close to hawker market for food options. Need to take bus to go into George Town however, but bus stop is right outside the hotel so pretty convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice balcony to sit out overlooking pools and sea, staff very welcoming and friendly. Grounds are spotless and very well kept. Pool towels everyday. Comfy sun loungers. Good restaurants nearby. Comfy beds, easy to sleep, good sized bathroom, lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela LaVette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location. Property is very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Johnny

The staff were friendly and their food was great. Overall a great experience but the hotel has seen its better days and needs some update.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shankar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't have their breakfast. We did get a room overlooking the beach and pool
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service top notch as always and great breakfast options!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

han hui

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is old, sound block is very poor that can hear clearly the room next to it. and breakfast is not tasty for 5star hotel consideration. Only grateful for the swimming pool area is comfortable with cover & laying bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent variety of Breakfast options and everyday they would switch out some food items.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall very nice experience staying here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

SAI HEUNG

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room looks and feels dated. Towels not look clean. Not Shangri-la standard overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026