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Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

No. 20, Jalan Aru, Kota Kinabalu, 88100

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Nov 24, 2026
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Nov 26, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Dining Options

    Indulge in a culinary journey with 6 dining options including Shang Palace for authentic Chinese cuisine and Borneo Lounge and Bar for live entertainment.

  • Relaxation and Recreation

    Unwind at Chi, The Spa or take a dip in the outdoor pool with water jets. Children can have fun in the kids' pool with waterslides while adults can enjoy various water sports activities.

  • Elegant Rooms with Scenic Views

    Experience spacious rooms with elegant decor, air-conditioning, and private balconies offering stunning ocean or mountain views. The en suite bathroom is equipped with free toiletries for your convenience.

Experience luxury beachfront accommodation at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu and make your reservation today for a memorable stay.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly staff

  • Great location

  • Family-friendly amenities

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
  • Board games/puzzles
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Pools & wellness

  • Fence around pool
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Indoor pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Mini golf
  • Personal trainer
  • Sun terrace
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis equipment
  • Terrace
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Yoga classes

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Hot spring bath
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Entertainment staff
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Kids' club
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Business center
  • Canoeing
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Diving
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fishing
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Indoor play area
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Minimarket on site
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Shallow end
  • Snorkelling
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Water park
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,794 reviews
10/ 10
I had such a lovely stay with my husband and 11 months baby! We were upgraded to a suite which was a lovely surprise when we arrived late at night. The room was super comfortable, they even supplied a baby bath, cot and steriliser with us asking. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Our baby loved splashing in the pool and playing the private beach, there was even a playroom for her to play in when it was hot in the day. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choice. There’s a private marina to go into the marine park and also reformers in the gym. There is construction going on, but we didn’t notice it at all form our room, breakfast or the pool.
Charlotte · family with children · 2026-10-21

The guest experience

8.7out of 10
2794 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly staff
  • Great location
  • Family-friendly amenities

Worth knowing — Food quality needs improvement · Room acoustics could be better

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.2

    Service is consistently noted as friendly and accommodating, with some exceptional experiences mentioned.

  • Location9.2

    Location is praised for its accessibility and proximity to activities, contributing positively to guest experiences.

  • Overall Experience8.9

    Overall experience is generally viewed positively despite some setbacks; many guests enjoyed their stay.

  • Amenities8.8

    Amenities were highlighted as good, especially for families, though some improvements were suggested.

  • Value for Money8.7

    Some guests expressed that while the stay was enjoyable, the pricing should reflect the quality better.

  • Room Quality8.4

    While some guests noted room size and noise issues, others appreciated the views and comfort.

  • Cleanliness8.2

    Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness and upkeep, indicating it may not be at par with expectations.

  • Food and Beverage8.0

    Food quality and variety were commonly described as lacking; needs improvement according to guest feedback.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

69% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.72794 reviews
  • Prefect for families!

    10/10

    Charlotte · family with children · 2026-10-21

    “I had such a lovely stay with my husband and 11 months baby! We were upgraded to a suite which was a lovely surprise when we arrived late at night. The room was super comfortable, they even supplied a baby bath, cot and steriliser with us asking. Staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Our baby loved splashing in the pool and playing the private beach, there was even a playroom for her to play in when it was hot in the day. Breakfast was delicious with lots of choice. There’s a private marina to go into the marine park and also reformers in the gym. There is construction going on, but we didn’t notice it at all form our room, breakfast or the pool.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    baorui · family with children · 2026-10-20

    “地理位置很好,设施很陈旧,还算干净,”

  • 真的要留一天可以好好待在飯店一天

    10/10

    韻潔 · couple · 2026-10-10

  • far too expensive for what it currently offers

    6/10

    Claudia · family with children · 2026-09-06

    “The rooms were definitely the highlight of our stay. They were immaculate, comfortable, and very well maintained. The staff was also very friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. We really enjoyed the Chinese restaurant and had some very good meals there. Breakfast was decent, with enough variety, although it was nothing particularly special. The marina is definitely one of the biggest advantages of this hotel. Having the marina right on the property was extremely convenient for our island-hopping trip, and it was actually the main reason we chose to stay here.”

  • Don’t recommend this hotel. Very expensive for what it is. Staff is not welcoming. Facilities are old fashioned

    4/10

    camille · family with children · 2026-09-01

    “- staff was terrible - woke up my baby by calling the room at 8.30pm to collect a deposit they forgot to take - check in took a very long time”

  • exceptionnel

    10/10

    Sami · family with children · 2026-08-24

    “le personnel était exceptionnel, un grand remercîment a Youcef le manager qui a été au delà de la hauteur de nos attente et tres compressible vis a vis de mes enfants et tout les consignes pour les visites a faire en famille. en general tout etait a la hauteur de nos attentes - je recommande les yeux fermés”

  • Guest review

    4/10

    Nabilah · family with children · 2026-08-23

    “Clean room”

  • Would definitely return - for longer stay!

    10/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-08-21

    “Everything - huge rooms, comfortable beds, great staff, great facilities!”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Marine · family with children · 2026-08-17

    “Incroyable Super petit déjeuner Personnel au petit soin Propre Marina Vraiment génial”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    takada · extended group · 2026-08-15

    “景色が良かったです”

  • i was given a 20% discount and the hotel says booking.com with refund me the money, when will I get

    6/10

    YONG GUAN · couple · 2026-08-10

  • ゆったり過ごせた5日間

    10/10

    IKEDA · family with children · 2026-08-10

    “部屋のバルコニーには常設で洗濯干しが付いていて、シーリングファンもあるため洗濯物がすぐ乾きました。 小学生2人連れだったのでとても助かりました。 部屋は清潔。 スタッフはみんな親切で毎日気持ちよく過ごせました。 無料でバレーボール、卓球もできたので4泊の滞在も飽きなかったです。 他にも子供が楽しめるようなものがたくさんありました。 朝食のバリエーションも豊富で美味しかったです。 アイランドホッピングも少し高いかとは思いましたがホテルからそのまま出発できるのはストレスフリーでした。 プライベートビーチもありましたがクラゲが出るとのことで泳げなかったのは残念でしたが、ビーチもプールも監視の方がいるので安心でした。”

  • 亞庇香格里拉是cp 值最高的香格里拉. 喜歡良好的服務 美食 玩水設施 美麗夕陽的朋友不要錯過!!

    9/10

    huichi · family with children · 2026-08-05

    “可以看到夕陽的飯店. 游池跟旁邊的玩水設施讓孩子非常開心. 我們是週四去的有自助餐很好吃還有火舞讓人印象深刻 有遇到周四的記得先預約餐廳. 旁邊 Star Marina裡面可以預約各種水上活動(自費). 有多住幾天的朋友推薦參加.”

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