Shangri-La Golden Sands Resort

The crystal waters of Batu Ferringhi are a magnet for beach lovers and the Shangri-La Golden Sands is the best family-focused hotel on the strip. With a cavalcade of child-friendly activities, the resort can keep everyone entertained for weeks. There’s beach volleyball, badminton nets, basketball hoops and giant chess sets, plus kids can sign up for daily activities including jungle hikes, heritage walks and crafts classes. On-site mini theme park Adventure Zone (a shared attraction with sister resort, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa) is soundtracked by joyous screams as kids hurl themselves down the three huge slides – including a 24-foot drop slide. The pool area, meanwhile, has flumes and splash pools to delight water babies. Rooms are sleek and spacious, with balconies that overlook the resort's delightful landscape with the sandy beaches of Batu Ferringhi in the distance.