[2025 Batu Ferringhi Hotels] Travel Guide for Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang (Updated Jul)

OMG, fellow parents! Just unlocked a Nanyang version of "Alice in Wonderland" with my kid‼️ Feeding pigeons in century-old shophouses, riding a Miyazaki-style mini train, rolling through a storm of 15,000 butterflies... My 5-year-old now tells everyone "I found a flying rainbow!"🌈 Here's our freshly baked nanny-level guide👇 📍【Navigation Must-Knows!】 ▫️Main entrance of mural street: Pin "Lebuh Armenian" (Night market every Wednesday!) ▫️25-min taxi from airport to George Town – opt for Chinese-speaking drivers (Hokkien adds extra warmth) 🏨【Stay in a Fairytale Adventure Castle】 ✨Shangri-La Rasa Sayang's Kids' Adventure Zone is a MUST! Three-story slides + climbing walls – even dads won't want to leave ✨Don't miss: ❶ 10:00/15:00 daily koi feeding (watch the lobby pool suddenly swarm with fish!) ❷ Sunset at rooftop infinity pool with complimentary ice cream from butlers🍦 ✨Family rooms come with tents + picture books and hidden bear treasure hunts 🎪【Secret Family Activities】 ✅Mural Street Stamp Hunt: Find all 16 murals for limited-edition fridge magnets (free maps at fire stations) ✅Butterfly Storm: At Entopia Butterfly Farm, touch blue morpho wings – wear yellow! ✅Trishaw Heritage Tour: Let grandpa drivers teach kids coconut shell music through singing Little India streets ✅Glow Beach Party: Friday fire shows at Batu Ferringhi Beach – join with glow sticks 🗺️【Perfect 3D2N Itinerary】 DAY1️⃣ Old Nanyang Time Travel 7:30 Ride century-old funicular to Penang Hill for durian ice cream 10:00 Dress as Nyonya at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, learn abacus accounting 15:00 Make beaded brooches at Pinang Peranakan Mansion with grandma's stories 19:00 Sunset at Clan Jetties, teach kids crab fishing with breadcrumbs DAY2️⃣ Nature Explorer 9:00 Escape Adventureplay's 1111m waterslide (bring quick-dry clothes!) 12:00 Tropical Spice Garden: Harvest lemongrass for bak kut teh + adopt a veggie plot 15:00 Make amber specimens at Entopia's thrilling glass walkway 19:30 Mural Street Night Market: Try 5 snacks for RM30 (Cendol & Rojak recommended!) DAY3️⃣ Culture Day 8:00 Feed koi at Kuan Yin Temple for academic blessings 10:00 Batik painting workshop – wax knives > LEGO! 14:00 Vintage photos at Bank Street, watch for "aerial attacks" feeding pigeons 17:00 Sunset at Clock Tower watching ships return – use coconuts as water guns 🍜【Foodie Family Guide】 ▫️Must-eat trio: Char Kway Teow + Hokkien Mee + Lo Han Ko drinks ▫️Secret menu: "Dinosaur Eggs" at Green House Prawn Mee (yam lava fish balls!) ▫️DIY: Learn Peranakan zongzi-making with butterfly pea rice at Hainan Street ⚠️【Pro Tips】 1️⃣ Sun protection essentials: UV clothes + cooling patches, hide in museums at noon 2️⃣ Transport hack: Grab cheaper than tuktuks – Chinese drivers know hidden spots 3️⃣ Warnings: ▫️Hard-to-find toilets at Chew Jetty – go before entering ▫️Escape's Wednesday ladies' discount – book early online This summer, take your kids back to old Nanyang! Watching them run under century-old arcades with batik handkerchiefs suddenly makes cram school seem lame😭 (Location tagged – 2-night stays include free trishaw rides!) 💡Easter Egg: Saturday morning turtle feeding at Kek Lok Si's liberation pond – just wave veggies to summon them! Ask front desk for secret feed recipes～

📍 Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, 11100, Malaysia Ready for a slice of paradise? 🍹🌅 Golden Sands Hotel by Shangri-La is your go-to for sun, sea, and sand on Penang's famous Batu Ferringhi Beach. With its luxurious rooms and unbeatable Andaman Sea views, it's a beach lover's dream! Dive into comfort with their chic rooms and suites, decked out with all the modern trimmings for that perfect chill-out zone. 🛌💤 Plus, foodies, get ready to feast! From buffet spreads to beachfront grills, your taste buds are in for a treat. 🍽️🥘 Need some me-time? Say no more. Hit up their spa for some pampering, or splash around in the pool while the kiddos conquer the Adventure Zone. 🧖‍♀️🏊‍♂️ And the staff? They're all about the smiles and 'salams', making your stay extra special. 🤗🙌 So, whether you're a family on the hunt for fun or a couple seeking serenity, Golden Sands Hotel is where memories are made. Don't just take my word for it—experience the magic yourself! #Penang #PenangHotel #PenangTravel

“#Golden sands A Luxurious Beachfront Retreat in Penang's Paradise" Nestled along the pristine shores of Penang's famous Batu Ferringhi Beach, Golden Sands Hotel by Shangri-La offers travelers a luxurious beachfront retreat with unrivaled amenities and breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea. As part of the renowned Shangri-La group, Golden Sands Hotel embodies the brand's commitment to excellence and hospitality, providing guests with a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, and personalized service. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with warm smiles and a refreshing welcome drink, setting the stage for a memorable stay. The hotel boasts a range of well-appointed rooms and suites, each designed with modern amenities and elegant furnishings to ensure a comfortable and relaxing experience. Whether guests choose a cozy room overlooking the lush gardens or a spacious suite with panoramic ocean views, they can expect nothing but the utmost in comfort and luxury. Culinary delights await at Golden Sands Hotel, with a variety of dining options to tantalize every palate. From sumptuous buffets at the Garden Cafe to authentic Malaysian cuisine at Sigi's Bar & Grill on the Beach, guests can indulge in a culinary journey around the world without ever leaving the resort. For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the hotel offers a range of leisure facilities, including a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness center, and the Chi, The Spa, where guests can indulge in a variety of holistic treatments and massages. Golden Sands Hotel also caters to families with children, offering a dedicated Kids Club with supervised activities and entertainment to keep the little ones entertained while parents relax and unwind. From arts and crafts to outdoor adventures, there's something for every child to enjoy. With its idyllic beachfront location, luxurious accommodations, and world-class amenities, Golden Sands Hotel by Shangri-La offers guests an unforgettable tropical escape in the heart of Penang. Whether you're seeking a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a relaxing retreat, Golden Sands Hotel promises a truly memorable experience that will leave you refreshed, rejuvenated, and longing to return.

Penang Island is way too lovely. It’s a 3 days 2 nights trip. Instead of spending our time in town, we have decided to stay at Batu Feringgi. For this trip, we stayed at Shangri-La Golden Sands. The hotel was very nice so as the staff🥰 They brought us to our room and explain all the facilities provided by the hotel. The price is very affordable and breakfast is included as well! The do have buffet option for dinner. We find it very worth to try as we enjoyed all the local food very much. Shangri-La Golden Sands 📍Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia There’s also a Starbucks nearby which was very spacious. Most importantly, it has a very good coffee! So just love it! Due to the hot weather, we just enjoy sittin in to have a Frappuccino 🥤 Starbucks 📍69, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, 11000 Ayer Itam, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia On the next day before we left Penang island, we visited Bukit Bendera also known as Penang Hill. It is definitely worth to visit due to its fresh air and stunning view. Do remember to get your ticket if you wish to go up to the hill via cable car. You can het the ticket on spot easily 🥰 There are plenty of restaurants up there where you can have your brunch, lunch or tea ☕️ Penang Hill 📍Penang Hill 11500, Bukit Bendera, Penang #Island #Beach #Summer

We really enjoyed our stay there. Nice swimming pool with spacious garden and great view to have breakfast. Excellent location since its near to the night Market, restaurants like McDonald's, Sub-way and many local food shops. Staff are welcoming and helpful. They sent me special card & cake for my husband's birthday for free. Definitely would like to come again & recomment it for those who think of staying at Penang #mymymemories #penangcity

Address : Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang Highlights: It's just 5 minutes walking distance to the Batu Fringgi beach. There are 3 swimming pools all together, which are 1.3 meter -1.5 meter depth pools for adults, another one pool with sliding for kids, while the other pool is a 1.2 meter pool. We enjoyed the splashing zone at the swimming pool. Facilities: Swimming pool, Gymnasium and private beach. Average price per person : MYR250 per person. Rating : 5 stars Golden Sands is perfect. We really love this resort whenever we are coming back to Penang. Especially coming with kids, the kids really have something for the whole family. The staff are friendly, caring and helpful and it has made the resort become among the best in the area. #themepark #staycations #penang #penangfoodie #malaysiatrip #familytrip

Been working non stop for months and yesterday was the only time I manage to take a short break from the hustle and bustle of my work life. A short two days and one night stay in Shangri-La Golden sands apprarently is all I need to de-stress (though the sands not golden, ha-ha) Spendine the morning reading the novels provided at the lounge while my kids enjoying themselves at the jungle gym, it was a worthwhile experience

For this hotel, i want to highlight the extremely big swimming with slides. A good choice for you to bring your kids here! They definitely gonna love the surrounding and swimming place. Suitable for big family! Address📍: Shangri-La Golden Sands Hotel located at Batu Feringghi, Penang Price 💰: Worth for the value (around rm400) Rating ⭐️ : 4 out of 5 #newyearadventure #tripblazers #yearofrabbit

#newyearadventure A good place to bring your kids for a getaway and the hotel is just within walking distance to the white sandy beach. The check in process was fast n smooth and they provide express check out, which is a good effort. There is great variety of dishes to choose from their breakfast buffet. My family and i enjoyed our stay here very much.Hotel is great for family with young kids. The pool caters excellently for young kids and the adventure land is a great place for the kids to enjoy. Very rarely a 5 star hotel caters for the young kids. #MyTripVlog #2023TravelWish #tripblazers #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit

We stayed here just for 1 night staycation. Hotel located at Batu Ferigghi beach. Room is spacious with sofa equipped. My kids like the swimming pool. They have kids swimming pool. If you want to go to beach, can just walk from the hotel and can enjoy Penang view from this hotel. This is kids friendly hotel suitable for family staycation. Love this hotel some much. Plan to visit here again soon. #batuferringhi

this time i bring my family to shangri la resort penang. the pools has playground and big. also got splash zone with big bucket. got deep pool aslo with 3mtr depth and kid pool with 1.1mtr my room was sea view also can see the pool also. there also got adventure zone for kids to explore and play their. You must try foot massage at the beach and drink some coconut with hat

my favourite hotel every time i going to Penang 🤩 already 4th time i check in here and now im missing them badly 😩 next post i will share you about this hotel what can i say now is my overall rating is 5 out of 5 🌟 i love golden sand 🙌😍 #cuticutimalaysia #foodie #mytripvlog #2023travelwish #awesomepic #couplestrip #urbanexplorer #summervacation #goldensandbeach #shangrila #balikpulau #pulaupinang

#resortstyle Address: Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Pulau Pinang. Overall: Shangri-La Golden Sands is a beach resort located at the Batu Ferringhi beach in Penang. I have stayed at the seaview rooms. The view was majestic. The buffet breakfast was very good too, you barely need to wait for your food, so don't worry. Just make sure you're there early. If you're ordering the room service, try their traditional chicken chop. I love it. Really enjoyed the pool too, especially the overflowing bucket that I loved to play at. Would definitely visit this resort again next time I'm coming to Penang. Room price: Around RM400 per night #visitmalaysia #couplestrip #beachresort

Enjoy your beach holiday at Shangri la Golden Sands is worth staying for. 🏝🌅 🌇 Hotel in convenient location, near to roadside and close to eatery also. Free parking available. 🤵🤵‍♀️ smooth check in at reception with welcoming drinks provided with warm welcome by the staffs. You can self check out easily with hassle-free. 🏰 Comfortable , spacious room and what most important is the cleanliness. Slippers provided for you to enjoy your round at the beach. 🏄 Kids will enjoy to the fullest at the splash zone and also the pool while parents can have a stroll at their park enjoying massage service provided or walk at the beach. Golden sands, rolling waves, and endless sunshine. What’s not to ❤️? #happinessisadayatthebeach #2ndtripbooking #staycation #awesome

our first stay was at Parkroyal Penang Resort.....and for second day decided to stay at Shangri-La Golden Sands Resort....a really nice trip and experience..... checked in process went really smooth and fast..... the best part is the kids enjoyed the most....for a four stars hotel.....we can easily gave five stars for the pools, five star for for the adventure zone,.five star for the views....we didn't take any breakfast from the hotel..so no comments about breakfast....but in front of the hotel there's several restaurants for us to have breakfast..overall its a nice experience for me and my kids#spooktaculartrip #fallingforfall #couplestrip

we are nasi kandar lover. hence, we would really enjoy to stay in Penang several times. and this time we chose to stay at Golden Sand Shang Ri la Penang located at Batu Feringhi. it has private access to the beach. the kids as usual enjoy the pool because it was amazing! the food, the staff and services were astonished. #awesomepic #staycation #mytripvlog #deliciousfood

The Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is recognized as one of Malaysia's leading family-and-kid-friendly resorts. With a breezy beachfront location, this 4-star resort on Batu Feringgi Beach is filled with facilities for dining, leisure and recreation that will surely keep any multi-generational family happily occupied. An outdoor Jacuzzi in the garden and two swimming pools with water slides are available. Childcare services allowing adults on holiday with their family to enjoy some private time away from their children. At our mini water park, children and toddlers can interact safely, playing on the splash pad, which has a safe floor surface and includes many water features, such as showers and tipping buckets. The 387 guest rooms and suites expose captivating views of the ocean or the rolling Penang hills. Each has traditional Malay touches inspired by Penang’s natural environment. #fallingforfall #mytripvlog #tripblazers #awesomepic #couplestrip

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The best place to be in, especially for families with children. Its located at Batu Feringghi Penang. Love the many pools they have, primarily the splash pool. The Adventure Zone is brilliant for kids. My daughter enjoyed it so much!! Great breakfast choices and ambience. Excellent personalized services at Sigi's Bar and Grill for dinner Decent room service too and housekeeping ensures that the rooms are very clean. However, during check in and check out there are not as smooth as expected due to the number of crowds but these were quickly taken care of by the manager on duty. The next time I'm back, for sure ❤️❤️

#couplestrip #familybonding #waterpark #watersports #privatebeach

Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang The Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang resort is stucked away at the Batu Ferringhi side of Penang where all the beaches are. It is a wonderful and scenic resort with great service and food. Not too far from the Night Market. Best to drive if you are there so that you can also explore neighboring attractions. A fairly long drive from the airport. #unforgettableexperiences#deliciousfood#roadtrip#summervacation#beachvacation#urbanexplorer

A Cherished Retreat: My Enduring Love for Golden Sands Resort, Penang Golden Sands Resort in Penang holds a truly special place in my heart, a place I've returned to time and again since I was a seven-year-old, creating countless cherished memories with my family. Now, as an adult, it's become my absolute favorite hotel to visit with my wife, and each stay only deepens my affection for it. What truly sets this hotel apart, beyond its beautiful beachfront location and comfortable amenities, is its exceptional staff. It's remarkable how many of them still recognize me after all these years! This level of personal connection and warmth is truly heartwarming and makes every return feel like coming home. My most recent stay was particularly memorable, as I was undergoing a recovery process. During this time, Miss Dini, the Duty Manager, was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and well-being. Her attentiveness and genuine care made a significant difference, and I'm immensely grateful for her assistance. The consistent friendly service, combined with the familiarity and comfort I've experienced over decades, solidifies Golden Sands Resort as my top choice in Penang. It's more than just a hotel; it's a place where new memories are made while old ones are fondly remembered

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang 💡 Tips

Happy holidays

love it n enjoy it with family during weekend short trip

We had a wonderful stay at Golden Sands Resort! The hotel team arranged a lovely birthday surprise for my son, including beautiful decorations & birthday card He was so excited and truly enjoyed the experience. Thank you for the warm hospitality—we will definitely be back!

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 1.Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang 💡 Tips

soo nice..😍😍😍

Definitely,can repeat again..