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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (11505)
Best Price From £1249pp
Oct 2025
£1319 pp
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£1499 pp
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Overview
Accommodation
Facilities
Horizon Club
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Overview

Overview

Settled in a stunning beachfront spot, the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah, Borneo, is a popular luxury hotel for a relaxing break. A family holiday favourite, it features excellent facilities for youngsters, including a water play...

Settled in a stunning beachfront spot, the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, in Sabah, Borneo, is a popular luxury hotel for a relaxing break. A family holiday favourite, it features excellent facilities for youngsters, including a water play park and the Cool Zone Kids’ Club. While the little ones play, parents can get away for a pampering session at CHI, The Spa or make the most of the thrilling water sports available. The eclectic mix of dining options helps to satisfy any palate with everything from laid-back BBQs to fine Italian dining on the menu.

How far is the nearest beach?

The Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu has a private beach.

Distance from resort centre

The centre of Kota Kinabalu is about 10-minutes away by car.

Distance from airport

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away from Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

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Kids Club
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Accommodation
Kinabalu Wing Mountain View Room
  • Spectacular views of Mount Kinabalu
  • Bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower
  • Bathrobes, slippers and complimentary Shangri-La toiletries
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Stationery
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Wi-Fi
Kinabalu Wing Seaview Room
  • Breathtaking views of the South China Sea
  • Bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower
  • Bathrobes, slippers and complimentary Shangri-La toiletries
  • Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi
  • Minibar
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Safe
    • Pillow menu
Kinabalu Family Room
  • Spectacular sea views
  • Parents room with balcony and en suite bathroom featuring a bathtub and a separate shower
  • Children’s room with a bunk bed and child-friendly furniture
  • Children’s amenities and welcome pack
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pillow menu
  • Bathrobes, slippers and Shangri-La toiletries
  • Stationery
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Minbar
Tanjung Wing Sea View
  • Balcony with spectacular views of the South China Sea
  • Bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower
  • Bathrobes, slippers and complimentary Shangri-La toiletries
  • Satellite TV
  • Minibar
  • Coffee and tea-making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Stationery
  • Safe
  • Wi-Fi
  • Pillow menu
Horizon Club Seaview Room
  • Horizon Club privileges
  • Balcony with sea view
  • King-size bed or twin beds
  • Flat screen LED TV with satellite/cable channels
  • Wi-Fi
  • Telephone
  • Safe
  • Digital alarm clock
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Minibar, filled with one time of selected beverages and snacks, one time per stay
  • Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities
  • Bathroom with separate shower and soaking tub
  • Premium toiletries
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Hairdryer
  • Pillow menu
  • Suit pressing and shoe shine service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • 24-hour in-room dining
Facilities

Facilities

  • Private beach
  • STAR Marina with motorised and non-motorised water sports and boat trips
  • Swimming pool with taped shoreline for children and an infinity section for adults
  • Outdoor water play area
  • Spa
  • State-of-the-art health club with gymnasium
  • Pitch and putt golf course
  • Yoga
  • Table tennis
  • Petanque
  • Children’s club
  • Shop
  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurants
  • Ice cream bar
  • Bars
  • Laundry and valet service
  • Shoe shine service
  • Babysitting/child care service (for children aged 4 and over)
  • Business centre
  • Medical service
  • Parking facilities

*Please note that charges may apply for some activities and for the use of some facilities

Horizon Club

Horizon Club

Horizon Club benefits include the following:

  • Access to a private Horizon Lounge, with internet, work station, TV room, newspapers, magazines, books and board games
  • Daily breakfast in the Horizon Lounge
  • Evening cocktails and canapes (5pm to 7pm)
  • Beverages all day in the Horizon Lounge
  • Fresh fruits delivered to your room
  • Suit pressing and shoeshine service
  • Horizon Lounge concierge to assist with onward travel and hotel reservations, as well as shopping and entertainment arrangements
  • Guest Relations Officer to ensure smooth and quick check-in

Details, including times and benefits, may be subject to change without notice. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. You will be provided with full details of the privileges on arrival at the hotel.

Dining

Dining

Café Tatu

  • Contemporary restaurant with buffet-style dining
  • International and Asian cuisine
  • A la carte menu available for lunch
  • Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill

  • Grill restaurant and steakhouse
  • Open for lunch and dinner

Shang Palace

  • Cantonese and Chinese cuisine
  • Open for lunch and dinner

Cool Box Ice Cream Bar

  • Serves ice cream
Hotel Reviews
Google Logo 4.6 Google reviews (11505)
Walim Naciri
From the moment we arrived, our stay at the Shangri-La was exceptional. We were incredibly touched to receive a honeymoon upgrade right upon check-in... what a thoughtful gesture! Our room was spotless and beautifully decorated for the occasion. We were also treated to a delicious complimentary cake and a fruit basket, making the welcome even sweeter. For a unique experience, I highly recommend the Wednesday evening buffet with the cultural show. It was a paid activity but completely worth it and a fantastic way to immerse ourselves in the Kota Kinabalu atmosphere on our first night. The hotel grounds are stunning, offering some of the most sublime sunsets you will ever see. The breakfast spread is excellent and comprehensive, truly worthy of a 5-star hotel, and the service during breakfast was impeccable. Location-wise, the hotel is perfectly situated ; everything is just a 10-minute taxi ride away. Life at the resort is well-organized, with the pool area and a variety of activities keeping both children and adults entertained. If you are looking for a luxurious, serene hotel with genuine quality service, both in terms of staff professionalism and logistics, I cannot recommend this establishment highly enough. It was a truly memorable experience.
Ramsay Do
My wife and I had our honeymoon and babymoon at the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru resort in September 2025 and it was perfect. We were picked up from the airport by the resort and our room was upgraded upon arrival with an evening checkout on our last day as our flight was late in the night. The resort is an amazing location to watch the beautiful sunset and only a short grab ride away from the shopping malls and restaurants. The buffet breakfast was great with plenty of cuisines on offer. All staff were incredibly friendly and hospitable. We must also personally thank the front office manager Christina Ting who was super helpful with providing restaurant recommendations for our honeymoon dinner and even helped us organise a gender reveal cake for our baby - Thanks Christina for making our trip that much more special for us!
Simon
Family-Friendly with Room for Improvement. A great spot for a family vacation – the staff were consistently attentive, helpful, and full of smiles, which made the stay warm and welcoming. The resort offers a relaxing atmosphere and plenty of activities for all ages. However, the facilities are showing signs of wear and tear. Some areas clearly need maintenance, and the room wallpaper was peeling, which detracted from the overall luxury feel. While the experience was okay overall, it could have been much better with improved upkeep. Still, the hospitality and family-friendly vibe make it worth considering.
Ngoc My Nguyen
Our stay at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru was truly exceptional. We stayed for 10 nights. Service throughout the hotel was outstanding – always quick, responsive, and attentive. Even after a minor incident, staff immediately checked in to ensure everything was fine, and requests via the app were handled seamlessly within 5–15 minutes. A special mention goes to Norman at the Horizon Lounge, who went above and beyond for us. Even with two lively toddlers we always felt welcome and well looked after. The lounge itself was extremely comfortable – the perfect place to enjoy breakfast away from the crowd – and we were even able to use a private room for a quiet conference call. The rooms are a little dated, but with some modernization this place would be absolutely perfect. Overall, truly excellent hospitality that made our stay unforgettable.
Steve C
Recently stayed 5 nights. Overall a great experience. Pros The staff - every interaction we had was great. Everyone is warm and caring and seems trained to solve customer issues on the spot. The staff are probably the strongest aspect of the resort. Horizon club - book this if you go. It's worth it just to avoid the breakfast rush hour (see later) Location - short grab right into town, perfect sunset view, marina on location to allow for island visits. Very good setting for such a hotel. Cons The hotel is large - you do experience a bit of crowding at key points of the day like breakfast, sunset bar at sunset, the pool on sunny afternoons. Some guest behaviour during buffets was not great, but hard to see what the hotel can do about that. Overall a great family resort, good to see modernisation work planned soon - if the staff performance stays at this standard it will be quite an amazing place once work is completed.
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£1249pp
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