The Shangri-La's Golden Sands Resort is a deluxe hotel located 31 kilometers from Penang International Airport. This breathtaking property is cozily snuggled along the prime beachfront in Batu Ferringhi and is lushly landscaped with tropical flora. Amidst such a setting you will find the comforts of home and the pampering relaxation of warm Penang hospitality. The luxurious resort offers you every facility and comfort necessary for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
The sprawling gardens dotted by charming parasols contrast with the gentle Penang sea while beautiful palm trees sway to the cool sea breeze. The cozy atmosphere provides tranquil retreat from the caves and rush of the everyday world. With beautifully appointed guest rooms also well equipped with the amenities travelers expect, guests can easily discover Penang's unrivaled charms and its rich blend of cultures, views and glorious food. The friendly staff provides outstanding service, taking hospitality to a whole new level. The Shangri-La's Golden Sands Resort offers everything you need in order to enjoy an exhilirating vacation!  
 

This hotel is currently under renovation. Work is being done in five phases and the last phase is scheduled to complete December 2009. The second phase is currently in progress and work hours are from 9 AM to 6 PM daily.
The third phase will include redevelopment of Guestrooms from Level 7 to 4. Other areas to be renovated in this phase will include the reception, lobby lounge, "cool lounge" and restrooms. Work is scheduled to complete by July 2009.
Rooms on Level 3-1 and the reception will be renovated in phases four and five.
The hotel will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance during the renovation. Please note that the above schedule is subject to change.
Guests can find more information on the redevelopement programme on the 'Renovation' link on the hotels Web Site.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Toy Museum 4.8 km / 3 mi
Butterfly Farm 4.9 km / 3 mi
Penang National Park 5.7 km / 3.5 mi
Tropical Fruit Farm 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Gurney Plaza 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Wat Chaiyamangalaram 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Kek Lok Si Temple 8.8 km / 5.5 mi
City Stadium 10 km / 6.2 mi
Chew Thean Yeang 10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Holy Spirit Cathedral 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
KOMTAR 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 11.2 km / 7 mi
Fort Cornwallis 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Penang International Sports Arena 16.8 km / 10.4 mi

The preferred airport for Golden Sands Resort by Shangri La is Penang (PEN Penang Intl.) 20.5 km / 12.7 mi.