Shangri La Tanjung Aru Resort is an award-winning 5-star hotel strategically located just 10 minutes away from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport and 20 minutes away from the city centre. Set in a sprawling 25-acre garden, overlooking the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, it is a luxurious, tranquil retreat that provides the perfect setting for an amazing tropical getaway. The resort takes pride in its luxurious facilities and offers its guests both convenience and exclusivity. The resort offers a variety of recreational activities, including a private beach, four tennis courts, a nine-hole pitch and putts golf course, Leisure Centre, a Health Club and a kid’s club, which is also the largest in Borneo. Guests can also go to the STAR Marina for daily trips to the island and indulge in watersport activities.
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort is approximately 10 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the main gateway to Sabah and situated around 7 km from the city centre. Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Malindo Air offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport and flights are available daily. Flights from Kuala Lumpur will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Airport buses and taxis are both available at the airport to take travellers into the city. Bus tickets into the city will cost RM5 and will leave every 1 hour whereas taxis will cost RM30 per trip. Ride-hailing services such as Grab is also available in Kota Kinabalu. Alternatively, you can also contact the hotel directly to arrange for an airport pickup. An airport representative will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal.
For those wanting to self-drive around Kota Kinabalu can easily find car rental services at the airport itself. However, car rentals in the city offer far more competitive prices. There are various types of cars on offer, so visitors can choose according to their budget. A standard sedan such as the Proton Saga FLX will cost around RM140-150 per day. It takes less than 15 minutes to drive from the airport to the hotel.
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa comprises 492 luxurious rooms and suites in two wings, the Kinabalu Wing and the Tanjung Wing. All the rooms at the hotel are inspired by the colours and textures of traditional Borneo and are designed to provide contemporary luxury. The rooms at the Kinabalu wing offer memorable views of both the ocean and Mount Kinabalu while rooms in the Tanjung Wing face the South China Sea. The rooms at the Tanjung wing comes with a private balcony that offers guests a private area from which to enjoy Borneo’s famous sunsets. To help keep you connected, all the room features complimentary broadband Internet access, international television channels, and international direct dial telephones. The ensuite bathrooms come with extra towels, exclusive Shangri-La toiletries, and a shower cubicle separate from the soaking tub.
There are plenty of dining choices at the resort. If you’re in the mood for exquisite Italian food, you can try dining at Peppino--Sabah’s very own award-winning fine dining restaurant. You can also enjoy a one-of-a-kind barbeque dining experience at Coco-Joe's Bar & Grill where you can enjoy a cultural performance that pays tribute to Borneo’s fascinating heritage. Apart from that guests can also relax or catch the sunset with a cool cocktail at Sunset Bar, a beach bar at the edge of the South China Sea or hang out at the Borneo Lounge & Bar. Guests with a sweet tooth can satisfy their cravings with desserts from Cool Box Ice-cream Bar.
The resort offers a multitude of facilities and services. Some of the facilities offered are:
Business Centre
Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet Access
Conference Facilities
Facilities for the Physically Challenged
Nail Salon
Non-smoking Rooms
Parking Facilities
Safe Deposit Box
Spa
Marina
Babysitting / Child Care (4 years & above)
Complimentary Shoeshine Service
Express Check-in and Check-out Services
Laundry & Valet Service
Medical Service
Airport Transfer
Car Rental
Taxi & Limousine Service
Travel Agency / Tour Desk
Foreign Exchange Counter
Shopping Arcade
24-hour Room Service
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | 24-Hour Front Desk |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - Before 12:00 |