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Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, a serene five-star resort in Sabah, Malaysia, graces the beachfront 7 km from the city centre, welcoming families and leisure travellers with 498 elegantly appointed rooms and suites overlooking mountains or the sea, complemented by six restaurants, bars, and Chi, The Spa—one of only two five-star spas in the city—as a tranquil haven rooted in Asian healing traditions.

Infused with graceful decor, each spacious, air-conditioned room unfolds to a seating area and flat-screen satellite television, while private balconies with outdoor seating frame breathtaking ocean or mountain vistas, inviting quiet reflections. The en suite bathroom provides complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer, ensuring every detail whispers comfort amid the resort's gentle coastal rhythm.

Shang Palace enchants with refined Chinese specialties, from delicate dim sum to wok-tossed treasures, savoured in an atmosphere of poised elegance, while Borneo Lounge and Bar pairs light refreshments with live entertainment that draws evenings into soft melodies. The outdoor pool, alive with invigorating water jets, beckons for refreshing dips, and the kids' pool with playful waterslides sparks joyful splashes for little ones. A 9-hole golf course winds through the grounds for leisurely swings, and Chi, The Spa on private Pulau Bayu offers luxurious single and couples' villas alongside an open Yoga Pavilion for massages and restorative rituals, all while water sports like jet skiing, surfing, and diving stir the adventurous spirit.

Conveniently 7.3 km from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, a mere 10-minute drive from coral islands and the city, and just a 150-minute flight from Singapore, Hong Kong, or Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu weaves effortless access to Sabah's coastal whispers and urban pulse.

Available Board

Half Board · Breakfast · Room Only

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Live Music/Performance
  • Happy Hour
  • Themed Dinner Nights
  • Beach
  • Tennis Equipment
  • Water Park
  • Kids' Club
  • Water Sport Facilities On Site
  • Entertainment Staff
  • Mini Golf
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Canoeing
  • Table Tennis
  • Fishing
  • Tennis Court

Wellness

  • 1 Outdoor Pool
  • Pool 2 - Indoor (kids)
  • Kids' Pool
  • Fitness/Spa Locker Rooms
  • Personal Trainer
  • Fitness Classes
  • Yoga Classes
  • Fitness
  • Full Body Massage
  • Hand Massage
  • Head Massage
  • Couples Massage
  • Foot Massage
  • Neck Massage
  • Back Massage
  • Spa/Wellness Packages
  • Foot Bath
  • Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
  • Spa Facilities
  • Massage
  • Spa And Wellness Centre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Sauna

General

  • Lockers
  • Private Check-in/Check-out
  • Concierge Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tour Desk
  • Currency Exchange
  • Express Check-in/Check-out
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Trouser Press
  • Ironing Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business Centre
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Hotel Reviews

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5 rating
January 2026

I like its location the most - by cab, 15 mins to airport or city centre where shopping malls, Gaya street, night markets are. The resort itself is clean, spacious. We paid some extra for a seaview...

5 rating
January 2026

We had the pleasure of staying in Shangri La last week and were due to stay another week but sadly my wife's mum died so had to return early. For the week we stayed, we really enjoyed it. Great...

3 rating
December 2025

This hotel is very family friendly but not as luxurious as other Shangri-Las eg Singapore or Boracay. The facilities are old, they save on the food (not as diverse day by day and quality is very...

5 rating
December 2025

Although a little rundown (noting a major renovation is on the way) the hotel was a delight. From the staff to the facilities we enjoyed all elements. The water slide was a particular favourite of...

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Average Weather

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Ave Monthly Rain mm

Jan
32
157
Feb
32
98
Mar
32
97
Apr
33
94
May
34
202
Jun
33
207
Jul
33
216
Aug
32
218
Sep
33
267
Oct
31
299
Nov
32
250
Dec
32
207

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$92 Per Person

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