PARKROYAL Penang ResortvsShangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Malaysia scores significantly higher than Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La. PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Malaysia comes in at #4 in Penang with praise from 4 reviewers including Time Out, The Telegraph and Oyster.
PARKROYAL Penang Resort
 Oyster
 The Telegraph
 Time Out
 Lonely Planet
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $70/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
Upscale
 "The PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Malaysia is a 309-room, four-pearl beachfront hotel along the picturesque coast of Batu Ferringhi." Full review
7.0
 "With its tasteful décor, great service and children’s activities, this hotel, located on Batu Ferringhi beach, is a welcoming and relaxing base for a family getaway." Full review
 "Another popular family option, the PARKROYAL is right by the beach and has a large free-form pool which has water slides at one end for the kids." Full review
 "The 309 rooms remain relatively standard and comfortable, and the grounds are more a reason to stay, with two pools, lots of lawn to bask on and a great strip of beach out front." Full review
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