A family resort on the Tanjung Aru waterfront, about ten minutes from Kota Kinabalu airport, with a Kids Club, water play zone and themed rooms. Its private marina sends boats to the coral islands offshore, and there is a full spa and health club. Rooms are listed from US$201 a night.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a five-star seaside resort at No. 20 Jalan Aru on the Tanjung Aru waterfront in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is about ten minutes by road. With a Kids Club, a water play zone and themed rooms, it suits families, and its private marina serves the coral islands offshore.
Tanjung Aru Beach is about 230 m from the resort and Taman Pantai Tanjung Aru about 290 m. Star Marina Watersports is about 240 m away, Seadoo Safari Kota Kinabalu about 490 m and Kinabalu Golf Course about 790 m. Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is about 4.9 km, and the resort runs airport transfers.
The 498 rooms and suites are split between the Tanjung Wing and the Kinabalu Wing, and they include sea view rooms and themed rooms for children. Wheelchair-accessible rooms have lowered sinks, grab rails and emergency cords, and lifts reach all floors. One extra bed per room is free for a child under 12 with a paying parent; for guests aged 12 and over it costs MYR 213 per night.
Cafe TATU, Shang Palace, Coco Joe's Bar & Grill, the Borneo Lounge & Bar, the Cool Box ice cream bar and the Sunset Bar make six venues; the Sunset Bar is the place for evening views. Breakfast is a buffet with Western, Chinese, American and local dishes, and children aged 5 and under eat free with paying parents, up to two per room. In-room dining is available.
The Cool Zone has water slides and pools, and babysitting can be booked. Adults can use the spa and the health club.
The resort has conference facilities and holds ASEAN Green Hotel and GSTC sustainability certification.
The resort covers 25 acres of gardens on a peninsula facing the South China Sea, about ten minutes by road from the city centre. Five islands lie offshore, a few minutes away by speedboat, and on clear days Mount Kinabalu (4,095 m) is visible in the distance.
Sources: EXO Travel: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Facts checked November 2026.
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Children of all ages are welcome.
One extra bed per room is free for a child under 12 accompanied by a paying parent. Extra beds for guests aged 12 and over cost MYR 213 per person per night.
Children aged 5 and under eat free at the buffet with paying parents (up to 2 per room), and children aged 4 to 11 have free entry to the Kids Club during opening hours.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
Cot and extra bed prices aren't included in the total price and are paid separately during your stay. All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Pets are not allowed.
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Getting there
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) is about 4.9 km away by road, around 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The resort offers airport transfers.
Yes. The resort has a private marina for trips to the coral islands offshore.
Families & accessibility
A Kids Club, the Cool Zone water play area with slides and pools, babysitting, children's amenities and themed rooms.
No. Pets are not allowed.
Yes. Children aged 4 to 11 have free entry during opening hours.
Stay & facilities
Cafe TATU, Shang Palace, Coco Joe's Bar & Grill, Borneo Lounge & Bar, Cool Box Ice Cream Bar and the Sunset Bar.
Yes, it has wheelchair-accessible rooms with lowered sinks, grab rails and emergency cords, and lifts to all floors.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
On clear days, yes. The 4,095 m mountain is visible in the distance.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu has Wi-Fi; the listing does not say whether it is free. Listed: Internet – Wifi.
What's included
One extra bed per room is free for a child under 12 with a paying parent. For guests aged 12 and over, an extra bed costs MYR 213 per night.
Booking
498 rooms and suites in the Tanjung Wing and the Kinabalu Wing.
Prices & payment
Rooms at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu start from $201.00 (USD) per night (Kinabalu Seaview (King)). 3 room types are listed, from $201.00 to $380.00 a night. The price for your dates is shown when you check availability.
General
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is located at No. 20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a 5-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu.
Cancellations & changes
The cancellation and prepayment terms of Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu are set out under House Rules on this page.
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