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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, 88100, Malaysia

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Water park

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Welcome to the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, a sumptuous 5-star resort nestled in the picturesque Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia! Just a breezy 2.5mi from the vibrant city center, this tropical paradise is your ultimate escape to relaxation and adventure. Starting at just $140 per night, you can indulge in luxurious amenities and stunning ocean views that will make your getaway unforgettable.

Dive into a world of fun at the resort’s incredible water park, complete with exciting waterslides and an expansive outdoor swimming pool. For those looking to unwind, pamper yourself at the luxurious spa, or enjoy live music performances as you sip your favorite cocktail at the beach bar. Families will love the free Kids' club and mini golf, ensuring that every member can create cherished memories. Whether you fancy a delightful meal at the on-site restaurant or a day lounging under beach umbrellas, Shangri-La provides everything you need for a perfect vacation.

With over 3,000 glowing reviews, it's clear that guests adore the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru experience! Whether you're indulging in a rejuvenating massage, taking a sunset stroll along the beachfront, or trying out exciting water sports (available for an extra charge), you'll be in great hands with the friendly staff. So pack your bags and get ready for an exhilarating stay at this top-rated resort, where every moment is designed to bring pleasure and relaxation right at your fingertips!

Once you’ve soaked up the sun poolside, why not treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru? The resort boasts three fabulous dining options that will tantalize your palate. Start your day with a breakfast buffet that promises to set the stage for your adventures ahead. At Café TATU, take your pick from an eclectic menu featuring everything from fresh sushi and delightful local dishes to Korean specialties and international favorites. Or if you're in the mood for a charming family dinner, Coco Joe’s Bar & Grill serves up delicious seafood and barbecue delights in a cozy family-friendly ambiance that’s perfect for making memories.

Evenings at Shang Palace are mesmerizing. Here, you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine accompanied by the elegance of traditional settings, creating a delightful experience for the discerning foodie. Whether you're dining with family or enjoying a romantic date night, the taste of the culinary masterpieces crafted by the talented chefs will linger in your heart long after the last bite. And after dinner, make your way to the beach bar for some refreshing cocktails, where live music performances will have you tapping your feet and swaying to the rhythms of the night.

For those seeking a splash of excitement, get ready to dive into exhilarating water sports just moments away on the sun-kissed beaches of Kota Kinabalu! Go snorkeling to discover the vibrant marine life below, hop on a kayak for a fun day on the tranquil waters, or embark on an adventurous boat ride that promises unbeatable views of the sunset. At Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, every moment holds the promise of adventure and delight, so grab your sunhat and sunglasses and prepare for an unforgettable getaway where relaxation and fun meet in perfect harmony!

Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

1.4mi

Most popular amenities

Water park

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Waterslide

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

Kinabalu Jungle Themed Family Suite in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu Jungle Themed Family Suite

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

710 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

x8

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x4

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Kinabalu Jungle Themed Family Suite is 323 square feet and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Kinabalu Sea View Terrace King in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu, King Size, Sea View, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Kinabalu Sea View Terrace King is 323 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Kinabalu Deluxe Suite with Sea View in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu Deluxe Suite, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

1325 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

+

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This spacious suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a mini-bar, executive lounge access, a coffee machine as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Tanjung Pool View King in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung, King Size, Pool View

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

x4

+

x3

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Tanjung Pool View King is 420 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Tanjung Sea View Terrace Twin in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

570 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

x4

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x3

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Tanjung Sea View Terrace Twin is 323 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Tanjung King Room with Sea View in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung, King Size, Sea View

1 King Size Bed

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

x4

+

x3

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Tanjung Seaview 1 King is 484 square feet and includes balcony, satellite tv , cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Kinabalu Family Room in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu Family

1 King Size Bed

1 Bunk Bed

710 sqft

Ocean view

Garden view

Balcony

Bathtub

x8

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x4

More details

Kinabalu Family Room is 710 square feet and includes either a king-size bed 150-183 width or bunk beds plus balcony, satellite tv , cable tv, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers and is Wheelchair-accessible.

Kinabalu Twin Room with Mountain View in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Kinabalu, 2 Twin Beds, Mountain View

2 Twin Beds

485 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Offering views of Kinabalu Mountain, this twin room features air-conditioning, a seating area and a flat-screen satellite TV. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Tanjung Sea View Terrace King in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung, King Size, Sea View, Terrace

1 King Size Bed

570 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

+

More details

Tanjung Pool View Twin in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Tanjung, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

2 Twin Beds

505 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Minibar

+

More details

Clown Fish Themed Family Room King in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Themed Family

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

485 sqft

Mountain view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

+

More details

Horizon Club Sea View Terrace Twin in Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Horizon Club, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View, Terrace

2 Twin Beds

55 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

+

More details

Guest reviews

8.7

2,321 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Featured reviews:

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Suep

9.1

June 2025

Loved our stay here. Rooms were spacious with comfortable beds and quality bed linen. Large balcony with sea view. Incredible selection at breakfast which we really enjoyed. Good pool areas. Sea cloudy so didn't like to risk it in case there were jellyfish.

Some issues with service with was inconsistent. Few times, given a drinks or food menu and no one followed up so had to go to bar to chase. And food could take a very long time to be delivered. Waited over an hour at one point for some satay.

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Amisha

8.2

May 2025

Super friendly staff at this resort hotel. Everyone from the breakfast chefs, servers, lifeguards was so polite and sweet. We only stayed for two nights after our five day trek so wanted to relax and it was perfect for this.

Please do something about the birds at the outdoor eateries. Whether it was the outdoor breakfast space or Joes grill, they were super aggressive and constantly landing on the table when you’re eating.

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Jenny

10

June 2025

My favourite hotel in the world. Beautiful setting, great location, amazing staff, good food. Comfy beds. Breakfast buffet is incredibly varied with staff who are friendly. Sunset bar is idyllic, massages are to die for. Theres not a single thing I dont love about this place

Some other tourists were a bit rude but nothing to do with the hotel. Its a cultural issue

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David

8.2

June 2025

The marina and the ferry going directly to islands were the best part of the hotel.

Breakfast was good for the first two days. But, as more than it changed to a lot of Chinese menus to please Chinese guests. It was not good, not satisfactory. The private beach was not good at all, with disappointing quality.

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Elaine

10

May 2025

Vast breakfast buffet was excellent, but would recommend to go earlier to avoid crowds. Rooms were very spacious and we were celebrating our honeymoon and staff made lovely touches to the room to welcome us! Amazing gym with lots of equipment and tennis and pickle ball courts. Spa was great too.

Hotel is a bit dated but well maintained.

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La

8.2

May 2025

The staffs are very welcoming and always ready to assist with anything. We had an AC issue and called front desk, within 5 mins staff came to resolve the issue. The kids facility is great, my child enjoyed the water slides very much. Breakfast options are excellent.

Can be a bit noisy and crowded as it’s quite busy.

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Fiona

9.1

May 2025

Beautiful property that is well maintained and has excellent staff. Great facilities in a beautiful location. We loved the friendly relaxed vibe.

No fault of the hotel, but the pool is too warm!! Sadly so was the beach

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Melanie

10

June 2025

Comfortable, good location, lots of facilities, nice sunset, friendly staff.

The hotel is pricey as well as the restaurants. Furniture and the walls/buildings are a bit old.

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Alexgeorgiev

10

May 2025

Great and peaceful location, amazing personnel, we were taken for private check-in. During our week there everyone was super helpful! Would be going back for sure!

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Nadji

10

May 2025

Everything. Location, Activities, Personal, Food, Kid’s Activities, Pool, Beach. Really really good hotel highly recommended.

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Points of Interest Around Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

1.4mi

Restaurants

Cafe TATU

Cuisines

  • Japanese
  • Jewish
  • Korean
  • Pizza
  • Sushi
  • Local
  • Asian
  • International

Ambiances

  • Modern

Coco Joe's Bar & Grill

Cuisines

  • Korean
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • International
  • GrillBbq

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Romantic

Shang Palace

Cuisines

  • Chinese

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • With view
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • All ages

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Indoor

Features

  • Infinity
  • With view
  • Shallow end

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Water park

Spa/Wellness packages

Kids' club

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Waterslide

Beach

Sauna

Air conditioning

Tennis court

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Parking On Site

Mini golf

Terrace

Personal trainer

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach umbrellas

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

For Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 12:00 PM.

Can guests park for free at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Yes, there is ample parking available at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru hotel in Kota Kinabalu. The best part is that the parking is completely free and exclusively reserved for hotel guests. You won't have to worry about finding a spot elsewhere as the parking is conveniently located on the hotel premises. Plus, there is no need to reserve a parking spot in advance, making it hassle-free for guests to park their vehicles.

What are the rates at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

At Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, prices have a starting point of $140. It's essential to note that rates might adjust based on room choice and your stay dates. Input dates for accurate rate checks.

What types of rooms does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offer?

The Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers a variety of rooms including Kinabalu Executive Suite, Kinabalu King Room, Tanjung Twin Room, Tanjung Deluxe Suite, Horizon Club Seaview King Room, Horizon Club Seaview Twin Room, Kinabalu King Room with Mountain View, Kinabalu Twin Room with Sea View, Tanjung King Room with Sea View, Kinabalu Family Room, Tanjung Executive Suite, Kinabalu Deluxe Suite, and Kinabalu Twin Room with Mountain View. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 3 adults and 2 children. The bed sizes range from King size beds to Twin beds.

How can guests spend their time at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Guests can spend their time at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu by enjoying a wide range of leisure amenities. They can have fun at the water park, relax at the spa with various wellness packages, or enjoy the beachfront location. The hotel offers multiple swimming pools, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool for kids, and a kids' pool. Water sports facilities are available on-site for guests who enjoy activities like snorkeling, diving, canoeing, and fishing. Other recreational options available at the hotel include mini golf, tennis court, ping-pong, and fitness center. Guests can also unwind at the sauna or attend fitness classes and yoga classes. In terms of dining options, the hotel features multiple restaurants offering cuisines like Japanese, Korean, Pizza, Sushi, Local, Asian, International, and Chinese.

Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu feature a pool area?

The hotel has two pools available. Pool 1 is an outdoor pool that is accessible for all ages and has infinity views. Pool 2 is an indoor pool with a shallow end and is only for children. Both pools are available for guests to use year-round.

Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru hotel has multiple restaurants on site. These include Cafe TATU, Coco Joe's Bar & Grill, and Shang Palace, offering a variety of cuisines such as Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Pizza, Sushi, Local, Asian, International, Seafood, and Chinese.

What methods of payment does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu accept?

At Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, you can make payments using cash as well as JCB, American Express, Visa, and Mastercard.

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