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Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

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.

Step into a world of family fun and comfort at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, where every moment is designed to delight both kids and parents, Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Imago Shopping Mall. This beach resort is 15 minutes drive to Anjung Samudera and 15 minutes drive to Gaya Street Sunday Market.

Kids stay happy thanks to relaxing in-room massage, daily housekeeping, a private balcony, rainfall showerhead, room service, a fully-stocked minibar, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and complimentary high-speed WiFi, kid-friendly amenities and movie nights. Conveniences include a phone, an in-room safe, bathrobes, an iron and ironing board, wheelchair-accessibility, an alam clock and a desk.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Free water park access
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Golf cart
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children eat free breakfast - 6
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of outdoor pools - 2
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Parking onsite
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 3
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Evening entertainment
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Children's club (free)
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Banquet hall
  • Ballroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Dock
  • Reception hall
  • Table tennis
  • Express check-in
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Beach towels
  • Boat tours on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Golf caddy
  • Clubhouse
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Couples/private dining
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Terrace
  • Tennis on site
  • Hair salon
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Parasailing on site
  • Concierge services
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Airport transportation
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Conference space size (meters) - 668
  • Limo or town car service available
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Sailing on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • On private beach
  • Water dispenser
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Uncovered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Covered parking
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Health club
  • Marina on site
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Full-service spa
  • Water skiing on site
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 43
  • Walkway to water
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 34
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 109
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 86
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Spa services on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Steam room
  • Free self parking
  • Conference space
  • Waterslide
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 7190
  • Year Built - 1983
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Total number of rooms - 498

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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, 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.

Other details

Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe' TATU, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast.

Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Kota Kinabalu? This resort has 7190 square feet (668 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Tanjung Aru Perdana Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Sabah State Mosque - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Gleneagles Hospital - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Sutera Harbour - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Downbelow Adventure Centre - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Sabah State Museum - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Imago Shopping Mall - 4.8 km / 3 mi
Museum of Islamic Civilisation - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Kota Kinabalu Esplanade - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
All Saint's Cathedral - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Kompleks Karamunsing - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Oceanus Waterfront Mall - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Plaza Wawasan - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Sabah Art Gallery - 6 km / 3.7 mi
The preferred airport for Shangri-la Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi

  • 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 resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 6 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Shangri-La Cares (Shangri-La)
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Car required
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 88100, Malaysia
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