Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

Property class: 4

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Located close to Tropical Spice Garden, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang provides a golf course, free water park access, and a poolside bar. Get out on the links at this resort and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a grocery/convenience store and shopping on site.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 344
SAR 417 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view, and a dining area.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Executive Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a view of a forested area.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the city and hills.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of palm trees through large windows.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Deluxe Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Batu Ferringhi, a neighborhood in George Town, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is in the suburbs and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tropical Spice Garden and Penang National Park, while ESCAPE Adventureplay and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm are popular area attractions. Penang Hill and KOMTAR are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our George Town travel guide
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Map
Jalan Batu Feringgi, George Town, Penang, 11100

What's nearby

  • A blue and yellow train on a stone bridge surrounded by lush greenery.
    Penang Hill
    34 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Eden Parade Shopping Centre
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Batu Feringghi Night Market
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Yahong Art Gallery
    2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Moonlight Bay
    2 min drive - 1.6 km

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
  • La Sands
    1 min walk
  • Garden Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Boost Juice Bars @Holiday Inn Resort Penang
    1 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang

  • Upscale family-friendly resort near Tropical Spice Garden
  • Located close to ESCAPE Adventureplay and Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang provides a golf course, free water park access, and a poolside bar. Get out on the links at this resort and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a grocery/convenience store and shopping on site.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, 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 luggage storage
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 387 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • 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

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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 24 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang on 17 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 2026 start from SAR 344, 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.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang located?

Located by the ocean, this family-friendly resort is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tropical Spice Garden.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 421 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and wonderful amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very family friendly for young families, can be very busy around the pool, staff friendly sometime the service is a little slow, Breakfast the food could be a bit warmer but good variety. The hotel is very clean and well maintained our room was excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay Great food Helpful staff
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very comprehensive, great for family retreat with pool, beach and gym ~ The location is perfect if you would like walk around to visit the night market : ) Definitely would recommend this hotel : )
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Child friendly hotel. Family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff is excellent, they are courteous and helpful despite being super busy, and the Adventure Zone is perfect for family with children 10 or below. My daughter loved the handicrafts and the snake show!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing from Beginning to end , staff & service amazing definitely will stay again 👍👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff very friendly. Lots of pools, shame about the beech
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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 review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had high hopes when we arrived at Shangri-la Golden Sands and the staff were nothing but polite, pleasant and helpful throughout our stay. However, we quickly noticed that our bathrooms weren’t the cleanest - there strands of hair everywhere and a slight smell of sewer. There were plumbing issues - which the hotel fixed upon request. The dinner buffet was very mediocre and somewhat disappointing- only because I associated Shangri-la with better buffet food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Service top notch as always and great breakfast options!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for a family

We loved our stay at the Golden Sands. Excellent choice for families. The pool area is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great Location. Property is very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Beautiful pools and gardens, definitely a family resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
A lovely historic hotel that was comfortable and enjoyable. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our welcome, check in, room and staff were excellent. The hotels pools, Adventure Zone and buffet breakfast was amazing. The outer hallways were a little worn down. The hallway on the 4th floor smelled like vomit or rotten milk was spilled on the carpet. The staff worked tirelessly to clean it up but the smell was still there. Towards the end of the trip water was leaking from the ceiling and a bucket was put on the ground in the hallway. It just needs some updating. However our room was fine. Nice cold air conditioning and clean. Wonderful ocean view balcony. Despite the small things I'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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This hotel have good location, is convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Firstly, let me start by saying we were staying as a couple and didn’t realise it was the school holidays in south east Asia, so this definitely colours my review. The pool area looked amazing when we arrived, but the entire time we were there it was completely crowded with kids - who were having an amazing time and it’s definitely a great resort for families. For us, it was so noisy, overcrowded and you couldn’t get an alcoholic drink until 3pm… and even then, there never seemed to be anyone around in the lounge to serve drinks so you have to head over to Sigi’s. I promise I’m not usually a day drinker, but when I’m on holiday at a resort, a day time cocktail is part of holidaying. In good news, you can wander next door to the Rasa resort, which is way quieter and serves drinks with a smile. So my honest opinion - if you’re looking for family friendly, go to the Golden Sands; if you’re looking for relaxing couple-time, go to the Rasa.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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