The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, located at Penang's popular Batu Feringgi Beach, has recently completed a MYR50 million (USD14 million) redevelopment programme. This family-friendly resort offers 387 newly rejuvenated guestrooms that are among the largest in Penang, including family combo units of two interconnecting rooms that easily accommodate up to six persons, 14 suites with panoramic coastal and hill views, and 208 deluxe sea-view rooms furnished in a unique style that celebrates ethnic diversity and resort living. Murphy Beds (pull-down, retractable wall beds) that comfortably accommodate a third person are available in many rooms, while all rooms are complete with up-to-date facilities such as LCD TV, DVD player, satellite TV channels, USB/iPod/modem ports in a user-friendly audio-visual panel and free broadband Internet access. Three food and beverage outlets provide diversely exciting dining options. ll-day dining restaurant Garden Cafe serves savoury local and international cuisine in a garden environment while Sigi's Bar and Grill on the Beach serves contemporary grill and bar cuisine al fresco by the beach and pool. The Lobby Lounge is bright and breezy with an inimitable sense of casual chic, serving cool cocktails and drinks with happy hour options. Additionally, guests arriving early or departing late are able to relax in Cool Lounge which serves light refreshments and features facilities such as Internet stations, gymnasium, LCD TVs, board games, reading materials and a spacious waiting area with changing rooms, lockers and showers nearby. For meetings and conventions, the resort offers three adaptable meeting and banquet rooms as well as a 250-person capacity ballroom. Along with state-of-the-art facilities, guests can expect legendary Shangri-La service from the resort's Events and Banquet specialists.