Golden Sands

Description

Location

This hotel is nestled on the first-class beach of Batu Feringghi amidst a lush landscape of tropical vegetation. Against this backdrop guests are able to enjoy the comfort and hospitality of Penang. The hotel is just 16 km from Georgetown and 30 km from Penang Airport. Penang Island is linked to the mainland by the Penang Bridge spanning 13.5 km across the channel, and the island's numerous attractions include sandy beaches, a diverse culture and heritage as well as fine food and shopping.

Facilities

The resort has a lift and features 395 rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities available at the resort include a baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access in public areas allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. The resort has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A number of shops, including a supermarket, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the resort feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser, a page service and a hotel shuttle bus. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. Complimentary newspapers are available. A business centre with fax machine, projector and photocopier is available. Events such as conferences, symposia, lectures etc., but also simple day-to-day business, can easily be arranged with the help of the secretarial service and the conference service.

Rooms

Air conditioning ensures that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. All rooms are carpeted and include a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. There is also an ironing set and a trouser press. A telephone, a TV, a radio, a DVD player, a plug adapter, an alarm clock and WiFi (no extra charge) provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Guests can take advantage of the nightly turndown service. Slippers are included. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.

Sports/Entertainment

While the adults swim a few laps in the outdoor pool, children can enjoy splashing about in their own swimming area. Pure relaxation in the hot tub, fun on the waterslide and refreshing drinks at the pool bar – guests will experience just how rich and varied a day in the water can be. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. The resort offers an extensive outdoor sport and leisure programme, which includes tennis, bocce, crazy golf and a putting green. For a fee, guests can also enjoy cycling/mountain biking, beach volleyball, volleyball and golf. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as jet skiing and banana boat rides. For a fee, guests can also enjoy windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, water aerobics and aquafit. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, table tennis, billiards and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the resort, including a spa, a sauna, a beauty salon, massage treatments and hydrotherapy treatments. Guests can enjoy a range of leisure facilities and activities, including a kids' club and live music. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. Warm hospitality and a cosy atmosphere await guests in 2 non-smoking restaurants. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Half board is offered as a catering option. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction.

Payment

The resort accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard.

Features

Air Conditioning Air Conditioning Individually Controlled In Room Alarm Clock Balcony Balcony/Lanai/Terrace Bathrobes Bathroom Amenities Bathtub Bathtub/shower Combination Bottled Water Boutiques/stores Braille Coded Exits Channels Closets Coffee/ Tea Maker Coffee / Tea Making Facilities Color TV Complimentary high speed internet in room Connecting Rooms Converters / Voltage Adaptor Cups Glassware DVD Player Desk With Electrical Outlet Desk With Lamp Direct Dial Telephone Electrical Adapters Fire Alarm with light Free Newspaper HBO HD Flat TV-32 inch or greater Hair Dryer Handicap Room High Speed Internet Connection High- Speed Wireless Internet Access In Room Safe In-Room Pay Movies Internet Access Iron Ironing Board Jacuzzi King-size beds Laundry Basket / Hamper Marble Bathroom Mini Refrigerator Mini Bar Mountain View Murphy bed Newspapers Non-Smoking Ocean View Pay Per View Movies On Tv Pens Phone Phone in Bathroom Private Bathroom Radio Remote Control TV Rollaway Bed Safe Satellite TV Satellite or Cable TV Self Controlled Heating/cooling System Shoe Polisher Shower Only Sitting Area Slippers Smoke Detectors Smoking Sofa Bed Spare Electrical Outlet Desk Telephone / Voice Mail TurnDown Service Two Line Phone Upgraded bathroom amenities Voice Mail Wake Up Calls Wakeup Service Weight Scale Wireless Internet ConnectionView more

Description

PEN - Penang Bayan Lepas Airport - 19 mi S
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Situated on the islands breathtaking Batu Feringgi beach - Golden Sands Resort Penang is surrounded by natural beauty and rich culture. Steps from the oceanside rooms - guests enjoy swimming - water sports and sunbathing on the beautiful tropical beaches - while many fascinating historical sites - including George Town - the largest collection of pre-World War II buildings in Southeast Asia - are just a few miles away.As with all hotels in the Shangri-La family Golden Sands Resort provides Asian hospitality from warm caring people. In perfect harmony will be 387 guestrooms including 14 suites each sumptuously furnished with five-star refinements. Featuring the largest family-sized rooms for a hotel of its class they include seven family combo units of two interconnecting rooms that can easily accommodate up to six persons.

The rooms 208 of which are deluxe sea-view rooms feature comfortable Murphy Beds pull-down wall beds and up-to-date facilities such as LCD TV DVD player satellite TV channels USB-iPod -modem ports user-friendly AV panel and free broadband internet access.

Food is the spice of life at the resort with savoury local and international flavours at the Garden Cafe while grill and bar cuisine are served al fresco by the beach. All outlets and in room dining include a special menu for children. The new Lobby Lounge is bright and breezy with an inimitable sense of casual chic serving cool cocktails and drinks

For early arrivals and guests who are checking out late the Cool Lounge is a dedicated lounge offering refreshments and relaxation where guests can read play board games surf the internet or watch news and entertainment from LCD TVs. A guest relations desk - gymnasium - shopping arcade and changing rooms with shower facilities are housed within.

Features

Air conditioning in public areas 24-hour reception Hotel safe Currency exchange facilities Lift access Shop Mobile phone coverage Wired Internet Medical service Laundry service Wi-fi Room service Car park Garage Launderette Wheelchair-accessible Gym Terrace Check-out hour Babysitting service Car hire Transfer service Key Collection Check-in hour 24-hour security Bellboy service Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) Garden Secure parking Large pets allowed (over 5 kg) Local and international calls Luggage room Airport Shuttle Late Check-out Smoke detector Clothes dryer Dining area Electric kettle Library hotel American Express City centre Bathroom Internet access Set menu dinner Breakfast and dinner Snacks Breakfast and lunch Minibar Hairdressing salon Entertainment Area Golf course Bar Special dietary options Mini fridge Tea and coffee making facilities Bus/Train station Ironing set Carpeted floors Banana boating Centrally regulated air conditioning Conference room Individually adjustable air conditioning Hot breakfast TV lounge Year of construction Nearest Bus / Metro Stop Shower Safe Restaurant Non-smoking area Brunch HighchairsView more

Rooms features

Carpeted floors Safe DVD player Alarm clock Hairdryer Direct dial telephone Internet access Bathroom Extra beds on demand Bathtub TV Minibar* Mini fridge Tea and coffee making facilities Ironing set Wi-fi Wake-up service Pillow menu Turndown service 220V power supply Shower Plug adaptor Room size (sqm) Toiletries Desk Bathrobes Slippers Make-up mirror Satellite TV Cable TV YES Wheelchair-accessible Smoke detector HousekeepingView more

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Description

The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La first commenced operations in October 1979. It has won numerous awards and recognitions as a family- and kids-friendly resort. As such, it enjoys the reputation as the preferred resort among families on holiday. 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. With 387 guestrooms and suites that boast views of either the verdant hills or azure sea, the hotel caters to the needs of individuals, groups and families. Some room types even feature Murphy pull-down beds and connecting doors. A spalashing-fun time in the sun at the Splash Zone Childcare services are available, allowing adults on holiday with their family to enjoy some private time away from their children. At the Kids' Club, which is based in the Adventure Zone's dry play park, children are kept entertained from morning until evening and provided with regular meals and break times. The Adventure Zone is the biggest indoor play park in Penang, offering a myriad of play structures, activity rooms and entertainment options. Here, children can enjoy video screenings and visits from the resort's mascots.

Description

PEN - Penang Bayan Lepas Airport - 19 mi S.Situated on the islands breathtaking Batu Feringgi beach - Golden Sands Resort Penang is surrounded by natural beauty and rich culture. Steps from the oceanside rooms - guests enjoy swimming - water sports and sunbathing on the beautiful tropical beaches - while many fascinating historical sites - including George Town - the largest collection of pre-World War II buildings in Southeast Asia - are just a few miles away.As with all hotels in the Shangri-La family Golden Sands Resort provides Asian hospitality from warm caring people. In perfect harmony will be 387 guestrooms including 14 suites each sumptuously furnished with five-star refinements. Featuring the largest family-sized rooms for a hotel of its class they include seven family combo units of two interconnecting rooms that can easily accommodate up to six persons.The rooms 208 of which are deluxe sea-view rooms feature comfortable Murphy Beds pull-down wall beds and up-to-date facilities such as LCD TV DVD player satellite TV channels USB-iPod -modem ports user-friendly AV panel and free broadband internet access.Food is the spice of life at the resort with savoury local and international flavours at the Garden Cafe while grill and bar cuisine are served al fresco by the beach. All outlets and in room dining include a special menu for children. The new Lobby Lounge is bright and breezy with an inimitable sense of casual chic serving cool cocktails and drinksFor early arrivals and guests who are checking out late the Cool Lounge is a dedicated lounge offering refreshments and relaxation where guests can read play board games surf the internet or watch news and entertainment from LCD TVs. A guest relations desk - gymnasium - shopping arcade and changing rooms with shower facilities are housed within. Recreational facilities include a watersports centre - three tennis courts - a Par-3 Executive Golf Course - a spa and beauty centre as well as two lagoon-shaped swimming pools. There is something for everyone and the little ones are especially in for a treat with the Adventure Zone a 10300sq.ft. air-conditioned indoor facility with exciting drop slides modular play equipment game zone toddler area and Kids Club.Three adaptable well-equipped meeting rooms and a 250-capacity ballroom with scenic garden and pool views are available for business and social events. As with all hotels in the Shangri-La family Golden Sands Resort provides Asian hospitality from warm caring people. In perfect harmony will be 387 guestrooms including 14 suites each sumptuously furnished with five-star refinements. Featuring the largest family-sized rooms for a hotel of its class they include seven family combo units of two interconnecting rooms that can easily accommodate up to six persons.The rooms 208 of which are deluxe sea-view rooms feature comfortable Murphy Beds pull-down wall beds and up-to-date facilities such as LCD TV DVD player satellite TV channels USB-iPod -modem ports user-friendly AV panel and free broadband internet access.Food is the spice of life at the resort with savoury local and international flavours at the Garden Cafe while grill and bar cuisine are served al fresco by the beach. All outlets and in room dining include a special menu for children. The new Lobby Lounge is bright and breezy with an inimitable sense of casual chic serving cool cocktails and drinksFor early arrivals and guests who are checking out late the Cool Lounge is a dedicated lounge offering refreshments and relaxation where guests can read play board games surf the internet or watch news and entertainment from LCD TVs. A guest relations desk - gymnasium - shopping arcade and changing rooms with shower facilities are housed within. Recreational facilities include a watersports centre - three tennis courts - a Par-3 Executive Golf Course - a spa and beauty centre as well as two lagoon-shaped swimming pools. There is something for everyone and the little ones are e