Tanjung Aru
Kota Kinabalu
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Popular places to visit

Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
During your visit to Pusat Bandar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.

Kota Kinabalu Esplanade
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade is just one of the places to see in Pusat Bandar, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this romantic area.

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque
After visiting Kota Kinabalu City Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kota Kinabalu. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park
Explore the great outdoors at Tanjung Aru Perdana Park, a lovely green space in Kota Kinabalu. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours.
Imago Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kota Kinabalu, you can do some window-shopping at Imago Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
1Borneo Hypermall
During your visit to Kota Kinabalu, you can enjoy retail therapy at 1Borneo Hypermall. Amble around the area's marina or seek out the local tours.
Things to do

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan

Private Tour Kampung Gipsi Sabah Cultural Village Kota Kinabalu

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Dreamer Island Day Trip Diving with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Monsopiad Cultural Village Visit with Private Transfer from Kota Kinabalu
Top hotels in Tanjung Aru

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
great hospitality
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

The Aru by Ayuhouz
Booked the family suite. Room is spacious with individual air con controls for each room. There are dining options nearby property within walking distance. Property is also very close to the airport.
Reviewed on May 5, 2025

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
No issues as described, great for being close to airport for an early start
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Duży hotel z ogromna plażą, która ma łagodne zejście do wody, świetny serwis (czysto & komfortowo), doskonała kuchnia choć ceny nieco wysokie. W pobliżu brak jakiejś interesujących miejscowości natomiast hotel zapewnia o określonej godzinie transfer do miasta Kota Kinanbalu a nastepnie powrót ...
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Everything is good
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hotel 7 Suria
All good!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Aru

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

Kepayan
Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kampung Air
Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Luyang
Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider a stop by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Likas
Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.

Alamesra
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.





