Golden Sands Resort Penang

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 and 6 suites. 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. A balcony is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or 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 direct dial 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, bathrobes and a telephone 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. The pool area also includes a hot tub, a waterslide and a pool bar. Sun loungers and parasols on the terrace invite guests to relax and unwind. A variety of activities are available at the resort, for example tennis, bocce, volleyball, crazy golf and a putting green or, for a fee, cycling/mountain biking, beach volleyball and golf. Guests can take part in a comprehensive water sports programme, which includes jet skiing and banana boat rides, with windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, water aerobics and aquafit available for a fee. 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. A kids' club and live music are also options for entertainment. Copyright GIATA 2004 - 2024. Multilingual, powered by www.giata.com for client no. 124971

Meals

Dining facilities include 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 can be booked. 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 complex 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

This 4 star hotel is located on the coastline of Penang. It is a short drive away from the Tropical Spice Garden. The Hotel has a coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre/gym. All 387 rooms are equipped with minibar, hairdryer, safe, ironing set and air conditioning.

Features

Business Center Coffe shop Concierge Safe deposit box (at reception) Sauna Swimming Pool

Rooms features

Air Conditioning Hair Dryer Minibar Radio TV DVD player

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