Tanjung Aru
Kota Kinabalu





Visit Tanjung Aru
Stay near popular Tanjung Aru attractions
Things to do

Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience

Sabah: Mangrove Fireflies, and Sky Mirror Dream Beach Tour

Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping at Sapi & Manukan

Bongawan River Cruise Proboscis Monkey, SkyMirror, Fireflies

Kota Kinabalu: Catamaran Snorkeling, Paddlebord, Kayak with Meal

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

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

C'haya Hotel
"It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ..."
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
"Unfortunately, our stay at The Aru was disappointing. Cleaning was never completed on time, and when the apartment was cleaned, items were regularly missed or left undone. The overhead shower did not work, and we also experienced problems with the hot water. Communication from the staff was poor, ..."
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

Hotel 7 Suria

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
"Probably the nicest place I’ve ever stayed. Such good value for money. Food is a little pricey but as you’d expect from a resort. Great quality though. Lovely place and can’t wait to go back."
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
"Stayed for our honeymoon staff where attentive and made special arrangements for us. Also very good location and nice room with great view"
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026
Where to stay in 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.

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.

Karambunai
Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

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.












