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.
Located in Tanjung Aru, a neighbourhood in Kota Kinabalu, Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is next to a golf course and on a private beach. Imago Shopping Mall and Anjung Samudera are worth exploring 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. Practise 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
What's nearby
Imago Shopping Mall
7 min drive - 3.5 miles
Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
9 min drive - 4.6 miles
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park
13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Sabah State Mosque
6 min drive - 2.6 miles
Gaya Street Sunday Market
9 min drive - 4.4 miles
Getting around
Tanjung Aru Station
9 min drive
Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
17 min drive
Restaurants
Dian Dian
4 min drive
Coco Joe's Bar & Grill
9 min walk
Shang Palace
7 min walk
Sunset Bar
11 min walk
DAI JANG GUM 大長今
3 min drive
About this property
Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Luxury family-friendly resort near Sabah State Mosque
Located close to Imago Shopping Mall and Anjung Samudera, Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu provides an adjacent golf course, a marina and free water park access. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and scuba diving. Indulge in a body treatment, reflexology and a massage at Chi, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and international cuisine. The health club offers fitness classes and yoga classes; other things to do include mountain biking, sailing and fishing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a nightclub and an airport shuttle.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
Limo/town car service, buffet breakfast (surcharge) and 3 outdoor tennis courts
Express check-out, express check-in and supervised childcare (surcharge)
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 498 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Changing tables, baby baths and free infant beds
Down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and separate baths/showers
43-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
Furnished balconies or patios, eco-friendly cleaning products and electric kettles
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 transport
Airport shuttle available
Limo/town car service
Free uncovered self parking on site
Covered valet parking on site (MYR 20 per day)
Limited on-site self and valet parking
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
9-hole adjacent golf course
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
Golf caddies
Golf carts
Golf clubhouse
Golf driving range
Health club
Kayaking
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Nightclub
Paddleboard
Parasailing
Personal motorised watercraft
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
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 cot
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 centre
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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 28 October 2025 to 10 February 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
Selected guestrooms
Water park
Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:
Outdoor pool
Recreational facilities
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise 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 cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 108 for adults and from MYR 54 for children
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, 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 transport 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
Property is also known as
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Spa
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Kota Kinabalu
Tanjung Aru
Shangri La Kota Kinabalu
Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Hotel
Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Resort
Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Resort And Spa
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort Spa
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Resort
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Resort Kota Kinabalu
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 to 10:00 PM.
One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from December 9 2025 until February 10 2027 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from October 28 2025 until February 10 2027 (completion date subject to change).
How much does it cost to stay at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?
As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu on 6 Apr 2026 start from £153, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu?
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?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu located?
Located in Tanjung Aru, this beachfront resort is next to a golf course and 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 selected 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.
The hotel property and bfast are amazing. Nice pools and pvt beach. Very nice. However, the carpet in the room had a terrible smell. The furniture is a little worn but the bathroom has been updated.
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
Satisfied with great experiences. We had wonderful time in beach, pool, and sea fishing. Thanks to Mr AG SOFRIE and KENNY ROGERS for help us our fishing activities.