Shangri-La Golden Sands, PenangvsG Hotel Kelawai
Both Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La and G Hotel Kelawai are praised by professionals. On balance, G Hotel Kelawai is preferred by most writers compared to Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La. G Hotel Kelawai is ranked #16 in Penang with praise from 3 reviewers including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 
Upscale
 "Right on the beach, the 387-room Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is a sprawling, upscale family-friendly property with indoor and outdoor entertainment for children of all ages." Full review
 "Rooms move into the modern age and are spacious with marble bathrooms." Full review
G Hotel Kelawai
 Oyster
 Time Out
 Lonely Planet
2, Persiaran Maktab, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
Upscale
 "The four-pearl G Hotel Kelawai is a modern, swish property located between two shopping malls and a 10-minute drive from the city’s heritage center." Full review
 "This second G Hotel in Penang has 208 rooms with innovative design and modern furniture." Full review
 "The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is particularly popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then." Full review