Tanjung Aru

Kota Kinabalu

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P11,760 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P11,760
P14,013 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We didn't want to leave
"The Shangti-La is just a step up from other hotels. Yes, it's big and busy but the staff go out of their way to really spoil you. I'm vegan and they bent over backwards to ensure I had a great breakfast, sent soy milk to my room tweaked dishes so I ate well. And the location - oh my. We stayed in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Atelier

The Atelier

3 out of 5
C-5-8 & C-6-8, Aeropod Commercial Square, Jalan Aeropod, Off Jalan Kepayan, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"A surprisingly well priced little gem. A little tricky to find, once inside it’s a tidy and clean haven from the bustling world outside. We stopped for a short night after flying in and checked in (with a super-friendly lady) at about 23:30! Bed was very comfy and The Botanist room was lovely and ..."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

The Atelier
The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

4 out of 5
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (27 reviews)
"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

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites
 Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
"No issues as described, great for being close to airport for an early start"

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2025

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit, Kota Kinabalu, Tuaran, Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P8,973 per night from Aug 28 to Aug 29
P8,973
P9,827 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"The only recommendation would be for the Japanese restaurant to use less garlic when making the fried rice. The breakfast buffet and dinner buffet offered a large variety of choices-fresh and delicious. We recommend a stay in an ocean view suite for couples who plan to visit. It offered an outdoor ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The price is P6,659 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P6,659
P7,328 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Spacious clean rooms. Friendly staff. Incredible food. Excellent location- walking distance to the food markets, Sunday markets, the ferry port and malls. Special mention again to all staff there- extremely friendly and helpful. We had a great stay, thank you!"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Aru

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Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kepayan
Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu which includes a coastal town, island views and tropical scenes

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.

Kampung Air
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Luyang

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

Luyang
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Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Likas
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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.

Alamesra

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