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Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Batu Ferringhi, Malaysia · Shangri-La · Core Luxury
Shangri-La Golden Sands opened in 1979 on Batu Ferringhi Beach on Penang's northwest coast as the group's fourth hotel, and has about 387 rooms arranged for families. Around 2010, RM40 million of works added a mini waterpark, two outdoor pools with slides, the Cool Zone kids club and an Adventure Zone. Garden Cafe runs the buffets and Sigi's Bar and Grill cooks Italian on the beach. Travel and Leisure named it Malaysia's best family resort in 2024.
- 387 rooms
- Opened 1979
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
- Shangri-La Golden Sands opened in 1979 on Batu Ferringhi Beach with about 387 rooms, the group's fourth hotel.
- Around 2010, RM40 million of works added a mini waterpark, two outdoor pools with slides, the Cool Zone kids club and an Adventure Zone.
- Travel and Leisure named it Malaysia's Best Family Resort in 2024, and it is about twenty minutes from George Town.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Opened 1979 as Shangri-La's fourth hotel, about 387 rooms. RM40 million works around 2010 added a mini waterpark.
The setting
On Batu Ferringhi Beach on Penang's northwest coast, a family beach hotel of about 387 rooms, with a mini waterpark from the works around 2010, about twenty minutes from George Town.
Restaurants and bars
- Garden Café — Café
- Sigi's Bar & Grill on the Beach — Poolside · Italian
Experiences
- Splash Zone mini waterpark — Mini waterpark at the resort for families, open 9am to 7pm.
- Adventure Zone — Activity area for children, open 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. Rooms can include a 2-hour entrance for children under 12.
- Cool Zone Kids' Club — Kids' club open 2pm to 6pm, with activities for hours of fun.
- Island Pool (Children's Pool) — Children's pool open 7am to 7pm.
- Lagoon-shaped swimming pools — Two lagoon-shaped swimming pools set within the tropical gardens.
- Beach — The resort is located on the Batu Feringgi beach.
Amenities
- beach access
- 2 outdoor pools with slides
- children's pool
- mini waterpark/splash pad
- kids club (Cool Zone)
- Adventure Zone entertainment centre
- tennis courts
- 9-hole golf course
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- 4-star rating Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
- ASEAN Green Hotel Standard 2024-2026
- Best Family Resorts in Malaysia 2024 (Travel + Leisure)
- multiple prior family and guest review awards
- Top Ten Family Resorts 2024 (Holidays With Kids)
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