The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, situated at the center beachfront of Batu Feringghi, Penang, Malaysia, had undergone an RM50 million (approximately USD14 million) year-long redevelopment program which was completed in late 2009. This redevelopment program was the most extensive ever in the resort’s illustrious 30-year presence in Penang.
In late 2008, amidst the global economic crisis, the family-friendly resort chose to start its redevelopment program, anticipating that the world economy would be on the path to recovery by the time of its completion. In hindsight, it has proven to be a prudent and practical decision.
Luxurious Coastal Retreat
The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La comprises 387 guestrooms and suites that offer plush accommodations with value-added refinements. They include 14 suites with panoramic coastal and hill views and 373 deluxe hill-facing or sea-view rooms furnished in a cheerful and contemporary style that celebrates ethnic diversity and resort living. A lot of bedrooms include Murphy Beds which can easily in a relaxed manner support a 3rd person in the bedroom as well as up-to-date amenities including LCD TV, satellite TV channels, DVD player in and totally free internet broadband accessibility.
This Awesome Lounge is definitely an additional offer for the resort and also the firstly category inside the Shangri-La Group. Located in the lobby area, the Cool Lounge is a veritable oasis for early arrivals and guests who are checking out late. This dedicated Golden Sands Resort lounge serves refreshments and amusements with modern conveniences in a relaxed setting. Within this area, we house internet stations for adults and children, a mini library and games, a gymnasium, a shopping arcade, and a spacious waiting area with changing rooms, lockers, and shower facilities.
Golden Sands Resort: Exquisite Dining Experiences
Three variety foods and beverage outlets offer excellent dining options. The all-day restaurant serves international meals in a garden. Sigi’s Bar & Grill offers bar food and BBQ by the beach. This brand new Lobby Lounge at Golden Sands Resort is definitely breezy and bright, having an inimitable feeling of relaxed stylishness, offering great drinks and cocktails along with Happy Hour choices.
We design two flexible banquet/meeting rooms and a ballroom with a 250-person capacity for social/business events. Along with state-of-the-art facilities, guests can expect legendary Shangri-La service from the resort’s Events and Banquet specialists.
The warmth and sincerity of the staff of Golden Sands Resort have constantly been noted by many guests who make it a point to return every year as they are always made to feel welcome and at home. They aim for quality cuisine, modern amenities, and exciting activities, solidifying the resort as Penang’s premier family destination.
Golden Sands Resort Unveils Thrilling Adventure Zone
The Adventure Zone at the resort provides unique family entertainment. A treat for kids in Malaysia.
Adventure Zon for Kids Adventure Zone, is a modular play area designed for kids of all ages. Workers are constructing a new activity center on the beachfront between resorts in Penang. The project cost RM 3.2 million. Adventure Zone, designed by Seow Chin Architects, incorporates UK-based Taylor-Made Play equipment. Adventure Zone was completed in November 2007 and has enhanced the popular family program at Golden Sands Resort, Penang.
The 10,000 square feet facility has a comprehensive indoor playground. It includes three categories of drop slides and multiple sections of modular play equipment. The main highlight is the drop slides. They are proven to be extremely safe and offer a high level of enjoyment for both children and adults.
The Adventure Zone offers slides like the toddler-friendly ‘Hyper Glide Astra Slide’. It also features the ‘Double Drop Slide’ designed for children and young teenagers. It also features the ‘Demon Drop’ slide, designed to thrill both kids and adults with its 2-foot vertical drop. Adventure Zone also includes a multi-use reception and a retail and snack counter. Additionally, there’s a Kids’ Club located on the upper floor of Adventure Zone. The Kids’ Club offers individual mini lockers, soft toys, board games, Nintendo Wii, and a 55-inch TV for movies. It also has desktop computers, bean bags, and a playhouse corner.
The Director of Communications at Golden Sands Resort, said, “The Adventure Zone is one of the best facilities in the region, and also it is the 1st in Malaysia. Golden Sands Resort, Penang is a favorite holiday getaway for families and has won many awards and accolades for its family-friendly facilities. Adventure Zaime adds further value for families who choose to stay with us.”
Cool Zone Kids Club
Our Cool Zone Kids Club is complimentary to all in-house Golden Sands Resort guests. It is open daily from 9.30 am to 9.00 pm. Only 110 miles south of the French Riviera and just north of Sardinia, Corsica is an Island of serenity. It invites you to delve into the wonders of the Mediterranean. Activities like sand art, batik painting, and t-shirt painting are chargeable while the rest of the activities are complimentary.
