Scenic views of Sabah State Mosque and Anjung Samudera surround this tranquil Kota Kinabalu resort. Enjoy 9 holes of golf, a marina, and a private beach. Three restaurants serve international cuisine. Families love two outdoor pools, one with a kids' waterslide.
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Tanjung Sea View, Executive Suite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
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105 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Tanjung Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)
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185 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Kinabalu Seaview (King)
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
10 reviews
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45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Kinabalu Mountain View (King)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
11 reviews
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45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Tanjung Seaview (Twin)
Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Kinabalu Seaview (Twin)
7.07.0 out of 10
Good
2 reviews
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45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
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Free WiFi
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Kinabalu Mountain View (Twin)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
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45 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Horizon Club Seaview (King)
Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Horizon Club Seaview (Twin)
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
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47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Kinabalu Deluxe Seaview Suite (King)
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123 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Family Suite (Kinabalu Jungle Themed)
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66 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Family Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Tanjung)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Tanjung Sea View, Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace
Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Horizon Club, Club Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View
Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Horizon Club, Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View
Sea view
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Tanjung Sea View, Standard Twin Room, Terrace
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
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47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Sea view
45 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Clown Fish Themed)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Mountain view
45 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
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Standard Twin Room, Pool View (Tanjung)
47 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Twin Room, Terrace, Sea View (Kinabalu)
Sea view
44 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Family Twin Room, Terrace, Pool View (Tanjung )
53 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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Family Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Tanjung, Terrace)
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Family Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
Family Twin Room, Terrace (Questers Tanjung)
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi
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
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100
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 pools
3 outdoor tennis courts
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
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
Water skiing
Waterslide
Yoga classes
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Baby bath
Babysitting (surcharge)
Changing table
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free water park access
Grocery/convenience store
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
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Grocery/convenience store
Guidebooks
Hair salon
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.
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 212.4 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 212.4 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
This property uses some solar energy
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 10:00 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–10:00 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).
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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Reviews
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The Shangri-La was a beautiful well kept resort which was so family friendly.
Their attentiveness to those with families was extraordinary. It made our stay so comfortable and pleasant.
We would definitely recommend the Shangri-La to our family and friends.
Kids facilities are amazing which it’s important for families.
The outdoor bbq buffet and shows was amazing
The staff was very kind and helpful
Lorena, and Ann from the lounge
It’s close to the airport, staffs are friendly.
I highly recommend this hotel to family with kids, the pools are very nice. Also there is a pier to islands, it’s convenient.
I had the best experience in this year at the hotel. Kind staffs, beautiful sunset ... The perfect place I think if you find the hotel for your family trip.
Best for holiday trip. hotel facilitate with great equipment/ facilities , food options and scenery. Only the bar menu next to the pool i think its way too much over price and not worth it. The orher restaurant are reasonable.
Wonderful hotel with great staff and an unbeatable location only 10 minutes from the airport. Facilities are excellent, as is the service from everyone who works there. Highly recommended for a weekend getaway