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Shangri-La Golden Sands, PenangvsSweet Cili Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sweet Cili Hotel. Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La scores 78 with accolades from 2 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet.
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
Sweet Cili Hotel
Lonely Planet
No.6, Gat Lebuh Melayu,, Georgetown, Penang Island 10300, Malaysia
From $14/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Top Choice
"Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is that rarest of things in George Town: a midrange hotel – and one worth recommending." Full review