Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
About this resort
Resort with private beach, full-service spa Catch some rays on Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu offers 498 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. A private beach, 3 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a complimentary water park with waterslides are featured at the resort. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club or fitness facility. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
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Reviews
4.4/5.0
Excellent(1,005 Reviews)
5.0
I had a good rest during my trip. Thank you for the good service.
10.0
Amazing
10.0
Love the place! staff was accommodating to change our room at the last minute. Overall, a nice experience for a short stay.
2.0
We spent eight days at the Tanjung Aru in January. This was to be a bit of a nostalgia trip for me as I had last stayed here 30 years ago. First the positives. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff were fantastic - special mentions have to go to Adie who served us at breakfast and James the head concierge. The view across to the islands is as beautiful as I remember and the different swimming pools are large enough to accommodate a lot of people and they are well segregated, with children in mind.
I was however, disappointed with the standard of upkeep and maintenance. Paint was chipping in some areas and there was a lot of dust in places which should have been cleaned. Food was good although not as varied as I remember. There is a good Chinese restaurant but no European specialties. More variety would have been nice.
Overall we enjoyed our holiday but some of the lustre of years ago has gone. Staff management is great but more attention needs to be paid to the fabric.
6.0
late check-in
We weren't able to check in at the hotel until after 4 p.m
3.0
Best Hotel in KK
3.0
good
8.0
Overall good no regrets
5.0
All staffs are nice! Great options of restaurant, have variety of food at breakfast buffet.
The SPA was great as well! Very relax stay.
2.0
Convenient location to many places within the city. Hotel has several restaurants, games and activities, pools but beach was a disappointment, very small like a man-made pool. Seems like a popular hotel with many corporate and private events happening almost everyday. Great for families with children, not for adults who are looking for a quiet getaway. Housekeeping needs improvement though, have to remind them on some days to clean the room.
3.0
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
5.0
Very good stay. Excellent property
Only one feedback is to provide more vegetarian options in lounge. My wife found it hard since she is vegetarian
5.0
All that I met as staff was cheerful, accommodating, helpful in every way possible to make my stay a great one.
4.0
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Did not like that all f&b / services are cashless. Even buying an icecream cone need to use credit card or digital pay.
3.0
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The rooms were really spacious and decor was really nice. The bed was huge and very comfortable
Costs of drinks and food was very reasonable and were sad to leave. Would defintely come back to stay
Staff were lovely and everyone very helpful
5.0
beautiful serene and peaceful
5.0
We are extremely pleased with the level of service provided by the team. It was the first time I could what app the team to make requests and the team was very prompt to reply. We felt really comfortable and well cared for throughout our stay. I would like to extend a special mention to the recreation manager Mr Ojes. We had some hiccups when we were trying to book the sea walking activity, Mr Ojes was very prompt to rectify the situation, turning a potentially negative experience into a positive one.
His exceptional service truly made a difference.
Thank you again for a fantastic stay. We will enthusiastically recommend your hotel to friends and family, and we look forward to returning for another visit in the future.
2.0
Very nice hotel near the airport with comfortable rooms and good food. The only thing I didn’t like was the Al the children focused playgrounds and swimming pool and game room etc. Definitely a family oriented hotel.
5.0
It was so nice. traditional interiors, Very kind, beautiful view
5.0
It was really nice stay.
Horizon lounge is wonderful.
3.0
I enjoyed staying here. Staff members were very friendly and I personally loved the nature-friendly atmosphere. I would definitely visit again if I get a chance.
4.0
It has a great sunset beach
4.0
Good.
1.0
I’m really surprised by the good reviews.
The room and condition of the hotel is so dirty and shabby - especially for the price point. It was raining so we were in the room, we’d rather have been back at home; it was not luxurious or pleasant. The carpets are stained, the furniture is tired, the walls are dirty.
Service took over 1 hour to deliver ice-bucket.
Hotel is booked /packed so forget honouring any gold member privileges for upgrades or late checkouts (we managed to extend by 1 hour after much awkward negotiation).
Breakfast was wide variety but below average (we went to a cafe outside inside). In-room dining was better than expected.
Facilities are good for kids and nice views. Good live band and staff were pleasant.
We had a baby cot that was made of metal bars , and very little padding (eg a sheet). Our baby hit her head off the bars.
Overall the hotel rooms are long overdue a facelift.
5.0
I was happy
3.0
Norman in Horizon club service is perfect!
5.0
I like the sunset bar and facilities in the hotel. The door for balcony is hard to open and the door is hard to press the lock button.
5.0
Great staff and horizon club room is excellent. Rooms were large and cleaned daily. Breakfast was ‘very,very’ busy if you went after 8am but loads of choice.
Had the seafood buffet one night and it was worth the money as there are lots of choices, not just seafood. A bit disappointed there was a permanent red flag on the beach and we did walk to the Tanjung Aru public beach where there is an ‘outlet’ stream flowing into the sea with literally black and stinking water flowing out, not sue I would want to go in after seeing that so near to the hotel.
Other than that we couldn’t fault it
10.0
Very host ability. Nice service.
5.0
Beautiful sunset and nice view.
Warm and friendly staffs.
3.0
Fantastic stay. Beautiful grounds and so clean and tidy.
2.0
We went for a long weekend, the location was great which allowed us to maximize our time. Only 10-15 minutes from the airport. The rooms are comfortable and property is beautiful. The food is okay, but not great. There's nothing nearby so you must eat all your meals here. Breakfast is a big buffet with lots of choice. Loved the yoga offered on the weekend. So sad that such a big hotel, can't offer yoga on other days as well. The spa is very beautiful.
5.0
overall are good only upon check-in did they actually give me the wrong room, whereas another guest was still inside. I need to walk all the way back to get to the right room.
5.0
Great activities and facilities for families with small children. Very friendly staff and buffet breakfast was fantastic
3.0
It was absolutely amazing!! Every part was perfect!
3.0
Friendly staff and good service
3.0
Amazing stay! Large compound with many facilities. Enjoyed the huge, well equipped gym, the Sunset bar and the buffet breakfast. Wide varieties and delicious food. Love their club sandwich, big portion, good quality and delicious.
2.0
They didn't change bed sheet cover before I cheked in that hotel. I saw disgusting something spot on the bed. So I told to hotel staff, they solved it right away. But I was not satisfied.
I think everything else was fine.
5.0
Excellent experience at the hotel with facility, services, activities and food. In particular, the sunset from the private beach is breathtaking, providing us the unforgettable memory.
5.0
Great place for the vacation!
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Kota Kinabalu?
The average price for a rental in Kota Kinabalu is $42 per night. This rental is $112 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy the water!
Is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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