Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort
Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Borneo
The Tanjung Aru is well located just outside of Kota Kinabalu center and within 20 minutes of the airport. There are 492 rooms spread over the two wings of the hotel: Kinabalu and Tanjung. The hotel has a small beach and a range of excellent facilities including good bars and restaurants. The hotel also boasts a large lagoon swimming pool, tennis courts, a jogging track, a pitch and putt golf course, a water sport center and a superb CHI spa.
There is a regular boat taking guests to some of the islands of the TAR Marine Park which lies off shore for a spot of snorkeling. All the rooms were refurnished to a high standard in 2008-9 and offer the usual range of facilities and amenities that you would expect from a property of this caliber.
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Start planning your tailor-made trip by calling one of our Borneo specialists at 617-223-4130
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Kota Kinabalu itinerary suggestions
Nearby accommodation
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Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Grandis Hotel
The Grandis hotel is one of the newest hotels in the city. Located towards the north of the city by the Jessleton Jetty, and connected to one of the newest shopping malls the hotel is in a great location for exploring the city.
Jesselton Hotel
A unique property in a central location and just 15 minutes from the airport. This is one of the only alternatives to the large international hotels and is excellent value for money.
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa
Nestled between forested hills and a long sweep of pristine beach, the Rasa Ria is a large, stylish hotel set next to a lush nature reserve.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
North Borneo steam locomotive day trip
Enjoy the unique sights and sounds of local villages, paddy fields, mangrove jungle and pristine coastal beaches as you while away a leisurely day in comfort.
The Orangutan sancturary at Sepilok
The center rehabilitates orphaned orangutans and those that have been held in captivity. It's set amidst dense jungle and you can take a walk into the jungle to see them in their natural environment.