Shangri-la Golden Sands Resort

Location
Golden Sands Hotel is located on Penang's finest beach, the famed Batu Feringgi Beach. Only 20 minutes' drive from George Town and 45 minutes from the Penang International Airport. Taxis and private limousines are available at the arrival halls until the last flight.

How to Get There
By Car - From the Penang International Airport

• From the Penang International Airport, take the Bayan Lepas Highway till you reach a roundabout.
• At the roundabout, take the twelve o’clock turn heading to Sungai Nibong.
• Continue the journey all the way until you pass by two traffic lights. As you pass the second traffic lights at Sunny Point, keep to the far left corner of the road.
• As you reach another small roundabout, take the 9 o’clock turn heading towards Mesjid Negeri, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Feringgi. Keep to the left of the road and drive straight ahead. You will pass by a stretch of traffic lights while using this road.
• Continue your journey by following the landmark boards stating Tanjung Bungah and Batu Feringgi.
• After taking Western Road, turn right at the traffic lights of Waterfall heading to Gottlieb Road and Bagan Jermal.
• Take 9 o’clock again at the roundabouts and enter Tanjong Tokong Road. Continue your journey till you reach Batu Feringgi. The resort is located on Batu Feringgi Beach.
• Along the way from the airport, there are directional signs to Batu Feringgi. Should you lose your way, the locals will be happy to assist.
• Please drive safely. If you encounter any difficulty and have access to a telephone, call us on 886 1911.

Near by Attraction

• Penang Museum
• Khoo Kongsi
• Fort Cornwallis
• Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
• Kek Lok Si Temple

Rooms
Guests of Golden Sands Hotel will discover Penang hotel accommodation that features a variety of facilities and services ensuring that your stay is resplendent in comfort.

The 395 guestrooms at the Golden Sands Resort, Penang have a bright, cheery design with uniquely Malaysian touches, such as furnishings crafted from nyatoh wood.

Seafacing rooms have private balconies with spectacular views of the beach, swimming pools and gardens. Hillview Family rooms offer a double bed, a single bed and a sofa bed to amply accommodate up to four guests.

Room Types

• Superior Hillview - 36sqm/368sqft
• Deluxe Seafacing - 30sqm/323sqft, Private Balcony
• Executive Seaview - 30sqm/323sqft, Private Balcony, Full-size Executive Writing Desk

Standard Room Amenities

• Satellite/Cable TV
• In-house Movie Channels
• Coffee/Tea Making Facilities
• Minibar
• Refrigerator
• IDD Telephone
• Voice Mail
• Broadband Internet Access
• In-room Locker
• Long Bathtub and Shower
• Shangri-La Toiletries
• Towels
• Hair Dryer

Suites
The Executive Seaview Suite is the ideal choice for larger groups and families, with a comfortable bedroom and parlour, and face the beach and ocean, with panoramic views across the landscaped gardens and pools. The suite dimensions are 56sqm/603sqft.

Standard Suite Amenities

• Complimentary Broadband Internet Access
• Satellite/Cable TV
• In-house Movie Channels
• DVD Player
• Coffee/tea Making Facilities
• Minibar
• Refrigerator
• IDD Telephone
• Full-size Executive Writing Desk
• Voice Mail
• Electronic Safe
• Balcony/Patio
• Separate Parlour
• Marble Bathroom
• Shangri-La Toiletries
• Hair Dryer
• Long Bathtub
• Separate Shower Cubicle
• Bathroom Scale

Facilities & Services
The Golden Sands Resort, Penang offers a comprehensive range of services for both leisure and business travellers.

• 24-hour Room Service
• Airport Transfer
• Baby Sitting / Child Care
• Car Rental Service
• City Shuttle Service
• Clinic
• Complimentary Shoeshine Service
• Conference Facilities
• Express Check-in and Check-out
• Facilities for the Physically Challenged
• Laundry & Valet Service
• Library
• Lobby Shop
• Non-smoking Rooms
• Parking Facilities
• Pastry Shop
• Photo Processing Service
• Safe Deposit Box
• Shopping Arcade
• Taxi & Limousine Service
• Travel Agency / Tour Desk
• Spa Services / Hair Spa
• Self Service Launderette

Health & Leisure
Whether your plans include adventure or pure relaxation, the Golden Sands Resort offers an enticing array of activities for both adults and young people, including the Adventure Zone - a unique family entertainment centre for children and adults. It is a 10,300 sq. ft. comprehensive indoor facility catering for family style activities where children, teens and adults can interact together in a safe environment. Housed within this air-conditioned facility are three categories of exciting drop slides, multiple sections of modular play equipment, a game zone and theme birthday party rooms.

• Batu Feringgi Beach
• Beach Volleyball
• Water Sports
• Jungle Trekking
• Kids Club
• Adventure Zone
• Children's Pool
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Fitness Centre

Restaurants, Lounges & Bars
Guests of Golden Sands Resort will have access to several restaurants in Batu Ferringgi that provide a range of scrumptious cuisine in a casual and relaxed environment.

The resort also provides casual, poolside, and evening dining and bar options. Whether on the beach or by the pool, refreshing drinks and light snacks are never far away.

Garden Café
The unique contemporary decor of The Garden Cafe, is a relaxed restaurant with many Asian elements. Its vibrant and innovative style with distinct features include window seats, round family tables and intimate dinner for two which seduces the eye with its blend of organic earth tones, colourful displays, dramatic lighting and modern white oak furniture.

The Cafe feature three cooking arenas and offer guests a variety of freshly prepared and made-to-order cuisines, in addition to extensively all-day dining a la carte menus. A creative all day a la carte menu for children is available to keep the little ones content.

• Hours - 6.30am - 10.30pm
• Location - Lobby Level
• Dress Code - Casual
• Smoking Policy - The Garden Café is strictly non-smoking

Kuda Laut
Designed in the style of a traditional thatched Minangkabau house, Kuda Laut is a poolside bar and restaurant that provides light, modern dishes and a tempting array of cool drinks.

• Hours - 10.30am - 7pm
• Location - Poolside
• Dress Code - Casual
• Smoking Policy - Smoking is permitted anywhere in the restaurant

Lobby Lounge
The newly redesigned Lobby Lounge with its comfortable sofas and serene garden views is the ideal venue to unwind and experience lively conversation amidst tasty treats and refreshing cocktails.

• Hours - 10am - 12midnight
• Location - Lobby Area, Ground Level
• Dress Code - Casual
• Smoking Policy - Smoking is permitted anywhere in the outlet

Golden Sands Resort, Penang offers a dedicated Events Department to ensure the success of your important occasion. From gala balls to business meetings, from cocktails to banquets, out professional team members will ensure every event is coordinated with the finest facilities, modern equipment and first-class standards of service. Whether you are planning a convention for 300 or a talk for 20 persons, our flexible meeting rooms can be configured to suit your requirements.

Conference Facilities

• Complimentary Wireless Broadband Internet Access
• Overhead Projector
• Amplifier & Mixer
• Microphone
• Cordless Microphone
• Video
• VCD
• TV
• Hi-Fi Set
• CD Player