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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

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Located close to Sabah State Mosque and Imago Shopping Mall, 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 a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and aromatherapy at Chi, The Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include rowing/canoeing, snorkeling, and mountain biking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a grocery/convenience store and a terrace.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

The current price is P14,976
P17,824 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 12 - Sep 13

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View all photos for Tanjung Seaview (King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a view of the ocean, and a balcony with palm trees.

Tanjung Seaview (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Tanjung Sea View, Executive Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Tanjung Sea View, Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 105 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a seating area with a view of palm trees and the sea, and a balcony with curtains.

Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

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

View all photos for Kinabalu Seaview (King)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Kinabalu Seaview (King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kinabalu Mountain View (King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony with a view.

Kinabalu Mountain View (King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Tanjung Seaview (Twin)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Tanjung Seaview (Twin)

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

View all photos for Kinabalu Seaview (Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a view of the sea.

Kinabalu Seaview (Twin)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kinabalu Mountain View (Twin)

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a balcony with a view.

Kinabalu Mountain View (Twin)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Horizon Club Seaview (King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a potted plant, a large window with a view of palm trees and the ocean, and a blue patterned rug.

Horizon Club Seaview (King)

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

View all photos for Horizon Club Seaview (Twin)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a sofa, and a dining table with apples.

Horizon Club Seaview (Twin)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)

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

View all photos for Family Suite (Kinabalu Jungle Themed)

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, a desk with a chair, and a small table with fruit.

Family Suite (Kinabalu Jungle Themed)

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

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Terrace/patio

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Tanjung Sea View, Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

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

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

View all photos for Horizon Club, Club Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Horizon Club, Club Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View

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

View all photos for Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of the beach.

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

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

View all photos for Tanjung Sea View, Standard Twin Room, Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with apples.

Tanjung Sea View, Standard Twin Room, Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Clown Fish Themed)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a bean bag, and a balcony with a view.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Pool View (Tanjung)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a view of palm trees.

Standard Twin Room, Pool View (Tanjung)

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

View all photos for Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)

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

View all photos for Family Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)

A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

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

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A family walking through a hotel lobby with a child holding a lantern.

Family Twin Room, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)

  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SEA VIEW WITH BALCONY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Horizon Club Sea View Terrace King

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

Horizon Club Sea View Terrace King

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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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
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Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100

What's nearby

  • A river with boats, a bridge, and flags of Malaysia and the USA.
    Imago Shopping Mall
    7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • A table with a plate of food, a cup of coffee, and a view of a lake.
    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

  • ZUS Coffee Aeropod
    5 min drive
  • Fatty Lai Crab Pot
    8 min drive
  • Crack Inc. Coffee Community Culture
    7 min drive
  • Kopi Ping Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Upperstar Bar & Grill Restaurant
    7 min drive

About this property

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

  • Luxury family-friendly resort near Imago Shopping Mall
  • Located close to Sabah State Mosque 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 a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and aromatherapy at Chi, The Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include rowing/canoeing, snorkeling, and mountain biking. 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 childcare services
    • Down comforters, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
    • Separate tubs/showers, bidets, and free toiletries
    • 43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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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 pickleball courts
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • 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
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Changing table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1983
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • 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 212.0 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 212.0 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 9:00 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–9:00 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 Aug 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu on Sep 12, 2026 start from P14,976, 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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