Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu: Reviews & Hotel Deals

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Upmarket beachfront resort with free water park, near Sabah State Mosque

Dates

December 2024

January 2025

2 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, body treatments, hydrotherapy

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Connecting rooms available

Bar

Free parking

Main amenities

Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Marina
3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Free children's club
3 outdoor tennis courts
Health club
Beach umbrellas
Beach sunloungers

Feel at home

Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Children's club (free)
Playground on-site

includes taxes & fees

11 Dec - 12 Dec

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 22 of 22 rooms

Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

123 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Kinabalu Family Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

66 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Kinabalu Seaview (Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Kinabalu Mountain View (Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Kinabalu Mountain View (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Down duvets, in-room safe, individually decorated

Tanjung Seaview (Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

185 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Kinabalu Seaview (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Tanjung Seaview (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

46 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Tanjung Executive Seaview Suite (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

105 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Kinabalu Executive Seaview Suite (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

66 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Horizon Club Seaview (King)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Tanjung)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Tanjung Sea View, Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Horizon Club Seaview (Twin)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Family Suite (Kinabalu Jungle Themed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

66 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Twin Room, Pool View (Tanjung)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Clown Fish Themed)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

45 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Horizon Club, Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Tanjung Sea View, Twin Room, Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cots/infant beds

LCD TV

Pillow menu

47 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

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Pool

Airport transfer

Parking available

Internet access

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

About the area

No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

Sabah State Mosque - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Imago Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
Sutera Harbour - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Gaya Street Sunday Market - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.) - 15 min drive
Tanjung Aru Station - 7 min drive
Putatan Station - 16 min drive
Kawang Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Tanjung Aru Plaza - ‬3 min drive
‪Restoran Pak Mus - ‬3 min drive
‪Cafe TATU - ‬10 min walk
‪Coco Joe's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪Zing Sunset Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and facials. Cafe' TATU, one of 3 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 bars/lounges, a marina and a free kid's club. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese, Korean, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

498 units

Arriving/Leaving

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests are required to download the property's Shangri-La mobile app before check-in
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Required at check-in

Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Free children's club

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Covered on-site valet parking (MYR 20 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Private dining
Private picnics
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)
Free children's club
Free water park access
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Local/corner shop
Children's menu
Baby bath
Changing table
Bed rails
Corner guards
Lifeguard on-site
Paddleboard on-site

What to do

On a private beach
Tennis
Fitness classes
Yoga classes
Mini golf
Kayaking
Parasailing
Sailing
Boat tours
Personal watercraft (motorised)
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Waterskiing
Evening entertainment
Paddleboard on-site
Pool table
Ping pong
Fishing
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

Business centre
3 meeting rooms
Conference space (7190 square feet)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sunloungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Golf caddy on-site
Golf cart on-site
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Paddleboard on-site
Romance packages

Facilities

2 buildings/towers
Built in 1983
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
Adjacent to a golf course
Golf driving range on-site
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Arcade/games room
Full-service spa
Golf clubhouse on-site
Marina
3 outdoor tennis courts
Massage/treatment rooms
Water slide
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Local culture and ecosystem education
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic water bottles
Water dispenser
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Dock
Walkway to water

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 109
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Sign language-capable staff
Handrails in stairwells
Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
Front entrance ramp
Wheelchairs available on site
Visual doorbell notification
Hand-held shower heads
Closed-captioned TV
Magnifying mirror
Height-adjustable showerheads
Doorbell and phone notifications
Lever door handles
Phone accessibility kit
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Cobblestone flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

43-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Dressing gowns and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Laundry detergent

Sleep well

Pillow menu
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Turndown service
Alarm clock
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

In-room massage
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hydromassage shower head
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and free wired Internet
Phone
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

Champagne service
Meal delivery service
Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
Water-efficient toilets only
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Chi, The Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Cafe' TATU – Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Borneo Lounge; Bar – Overlooking the pool, this lobby lounge only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Shang Palace – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Coco-Joe's Bar; Grill – This poolside restaurant specialises in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Sunset Bar – Overlooking the ocean, this bar only serves light fare. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 212.4 per night

Parking

Covered valet parking costs MYR 20 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Shangri-La Cares (Shangri-La).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.

Also known as

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Spa

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Kota Kinabalu

Tanjung Aru

Shangri La Kota Kinabalu

Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Hotel

Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Resort

Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Resort And Spa

Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Spa

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Resort

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Resort Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, parasailing and sailing and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu also has 2 bars, a private beach and a water slide, as well as a health club, spa services and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring international cuisine, garden views and poolside dining.

Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu like?

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a short 16-minute walk from Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and 9 minutes' walk from Mamutik Island.

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