Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Oceanfront retreat at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru combines relaxation with adventure, offering world-class dining, yoga classes, and sailing excursions

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June 2026

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Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Terrace/patio - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu)

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Poolside bar - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu)

Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King) | Living area | 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, table tennis - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu)

Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels - Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu)

Scenic views of Sabah State Mosque and Anjung Samudera surround this tranquil Kota Kinabalu resort. Enjoy 9 holes of golf, a marina, and a private beach. Three restaurants serve international cuisine. Families love two outdoor pools, one with a kids' waterslide.

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

₩530,065 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 1 - Jul 2

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Jun 10 - Jun 11

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Tanjung Seaview (King)

Wonderful

Sea view
46 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Tanjung Sea View, Executive Suite

Exceptional

Sea view
105 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

Sea view
185 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Kinabalu Seaview (King)

Excellent

Sea view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Kinabalu Mountain View (King)

Exceptional

Mountain view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Tanjung Seaview (Twin)

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Kinabalu Seaview (Twin)

Good

Sea view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Kinabalu Mountain View (Twin)

Exceptional

Mountain view
45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Horizon Club Seaview (King)

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Horizon Club Seaview (Twin)

Excellent

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

Sea view
123 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Suite (Kinabalu Jungle Themed)

Sea view
66 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Tanjung)

Exceptional

47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Tanjung Sea View, Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Horizon Club, Club Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

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

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Tanjung Sea View, Standard Twin Room, Terrace

Exceptional

Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

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

Wonderful

Sea view
45 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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

Very good

Mountain view
45 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Pool View (Tanjung)

47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)

Sea view
44 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Family Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View (Tanjung )

53 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Tanjung, Terrace)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

Family Twin Room, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)

Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located on a private beach, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is in Tanjung Aru, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu. Imago Shopping Mall and Anjung Samudera are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Lok Kawi Wildlife Park. Sabah State Mosque and Gaya Street Sunday Market are two other places to visit that come recommended. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide

Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

Imago Shopping Mall
7 min drive - 6.0 km
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
9 min drive - 8.1 km
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sabah State Mosque
6 min drive - 4.6 km
Gaya Street Sunday Market
9 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

Tanjung Aru Station
9 min drive
Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI)
17 min drive

Restaurants

DAI JANG GUM 大長今
3 min drive
Coco Joe's Bar & Grill
9 min walk
Dian Dian
4 min drive
Kinabalu Club Lounge
7 min walk
Shang Palace
7 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Luxury family-friendly resort near Sabah State Mosque
Located close to Imago Shopping Mall and Anjung Samudera, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu provides a marina, free water park access, and an airport shuttle. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Indulge in reflexology, a deep-tissue massage, and hydrotherapy at Chi, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include boat tours, snorkeling, and water skiing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a grocery/convenience store and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
- 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
- Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge), and 3 outdoor tennis courts
- Express check-out, express check-in, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
- Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 498 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
- Changing tables, baby baths, and free infant beds
- Down comforters and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
- Separate tubs/showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
- 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
- Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

On private beach
Pool
Breakfast included
Spa

₩248,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 24 - Jun 25

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Airport shuttle available
Limo/town car service
Free uncovered self parking on site
Covered valet parking on site (MYR 20 per day)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 108 for adults and MYR 54 for children
2 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Borneo Lounge; Bar
Cafe' TATU
Coco-Joe's Bar; Grill
Shang Palace
Sunset Bar

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
3 outdoor tennis courts
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Boat tours
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness classes
Free children's club
Free water park
Full-service spa
Health club
Kayaking
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Paddleboard
Parasailing
Personal motorized watercraft
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Steam room
Table tennis
Water skiing
Waterslide
Yoga classes

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Baby bath
Babysitting (surcharge)
Changing table
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free water park access
Grocery/convenience store
In-room crib
Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Mini golf
Playground
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Waterslide

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

3 meeting rooms
7,190 square feet of conference space
Business center

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Dock
Garden
Marina
On a private beach
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

8 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Hydrotherapy
In-room massages
Reflexology
Sauna
Spa open daily
Swedish massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Doorbell and phone notification
Elevator (43 inch wide door)
Front entrance ramp
Hand-held showerhead
Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lever door handles
Magnifying mirror
Phone accessibility kit
Sign language-capable staff
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
Visual doorbell notification
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchairs on site

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2 buildings
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1983
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Lifeguards
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Free crib
Pillow menu
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

24-hour room service
Champagne service
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Meal delivery service
Restaurant dining guides

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Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Electrical adapters
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Phone
Safe
Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests are required to download the property's Shangri-La mobile app before check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 9 2025 to February 10 2027 (dates subject to change):

One of the bars/lounges
One of the dining venues
One of the swimming pools
Fitness facilities
Recreation facilities

The property will be renovating from October 28 2025 to February 10 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:

One of the dining venues
One of the swimming pools
Bar/lounge
Fitness facilities
Lobby
Select guestrooms
Water park

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

Outdoor pool
Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 212.4 per night

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 108 for adults and MYR 54 for children
Covered valet parking fee: MYR 20 per day
Rollaway bed fee: MYR 212.4 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses some solar energy

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. One of the pools will be unavailable from December 9 2025 to February 10 2027 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the pools from October 28 2025 to February 10 2027 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu on Jul 1, 2026 start from ₩446,013, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu located?

Nestled on the beach, this Tanjung Aru resort is within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Imago Shopping Mall. Anjung Samudera and Gaya Street Sunday Market are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Jul 18, 2024

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best in kota kinabalu city

Best for holiday trip. hotel facilitate with great equipment/ facilities , food options and scenery. Only the bar menu next to the pool i think its way too much over price and not worth it. The orher restaurant are reasonable.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erlend

Nov 20, 2023

Sep 16, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little piece of heaven

We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The rooms were really spacious and decor was really nice. The bed was huge and very comfortable Costs of drinks and food was very reasonable and were sad to leave. Would defintely come back to stay Staff were lovely and everyone very helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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