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Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

5.0 of 5
20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
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Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Perth, Australia
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

What a lovely, high quality, good value Resort Hotel. I have stayed seven nights at this high quality Hotel and recommend it highly to anyone wanting great service, great food, great location and every amenity at your fingertips. The staff are all genuinely friendly and helpful. The food at TATU cafe (breakfast buffet and lunchtime meals) is uniformly of very... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We stayed here beginning of May. Excellent facilities for families, selection of pools and slides. The STAR Marina is well run, and though more expensive than Jesselton Point, worth the extra. The main dining room serves excellent meals from their menu. The only negative was the noise in this large area. The lack of supervision by the many parents, mainly... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Spacious room. Excellent facilities. I love their food, they provided a lot of options for breakfast. I had pizza by pool side, it was awesome! Must go to the bar for a drink, watching the sunset and sipping cocktail, it was one of the best moment in kk.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I don't normally write reviews but I felt compelled to for this hotel. Their STAR lounge was a thoughtful complimentary service for guests to rest if they arrived too early to check-in or to freshen up and even take a shower if they had to catch a late flight after check-out! The staff throughout the hotel were friendly and helpful.... More

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Cheshire
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Staying here currently,have only good things to say about this place.great staff ,very clean hotel fantastic rooms and gardens.love the pools,so glad we chose this hotel.dont stay in kk stay here instead it's relaxing clean and beautiful .taxi to kk is only 30 mr

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Tanjung Aru for 3 nights at the beginning of our honeymoon. We arrived in the evening and were immediately offered cooled towels and a cold drink. Our travel agent had booked us a room only, not including breakfast which we had admittedly not realised in the run up to our wedding. The check in staff immediately... More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Spacious room, excellent view to sunset, full of water facilities including infinite pool, water aerobics, spa, sunset bar, water fun facilities, water sports such as banana boat, jet sli, etc. Variety of food in buffet breakfast, good room service, high speed internet, etc. Downside is they do not offer shuttle service to town center and it takes RM30 for each... More

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Hong Kong, China
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

we stayed there for a few nights and found the stay enjoyable. the room is clean and good with free wifi as well as balcony. the restaurants in the hotel are decent- even the buffet. the pool is alright. the hotel carries speed boat services out to five islands in the national park. i truly have no complaints at all.... More

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We booked into this hotel after touring around Borneo for a few days rest and it was wonderful. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and everything was luxurious. We ate in the buffet and found the choice and quality to be excellent. The pool is amazing and the waiters will bring food and drink to your sun lounger. We... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
105 reviews 105 reviews
39 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

My wife and I stayed here for seven nights at the start of May. Our Tanjung suite was excellent and we were delighted with the space, facilities and the ocean view. The real bonus for us that came with booking the room type was that the Club Lounge was available to us for the duration of our stay. We took... More

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  • Club lounge(47)
  • Taxi ride(32)
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Additional Information about Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa

Address: 20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > West Coast Division > Kota Kinabalu District > Kota Kinabalu
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 Business Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
#2 Luxury Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
#3 Family Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Price range (per night): 245 AUD - 425 AUD
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Just ten minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport the resort is set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens along the sweeping bay with a private beach overlooking the islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. The contemporary rooms provide modern luxury and are situated in two separate wings overlooking the mountain or stunning South China Sea. The resort offers a wealth of recreational facilities such as a beach, four tennis courts, a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course, Leisure Centre, fully equipped Health Club and Borneo’s largest kids club. Other facilities include a brand new 2,000 sq. meter pool with tapered shoreline and infinity section for adults, Sunset Bar, Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill, Health Club and Cool Box Ice Cream Bar.In February, 2013 the resort unveiled a brand new STAR Marina. At the STAR Marina, one can choose to go sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing or take a day trip to the island for swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Additionally, the marina also offers private charter services, fishing and diving courses and equipment for rent. With seven restaurants and bars, the resort offers a multitude of dining experiences and culinary creations ranging from Asian to international favorites and is also home to the award winning CHI, The Spa. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Resort And Spa
Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Hotel
Shangri-La`s Tanjung Aru Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Resort
Shangri Las Tanjung Aru Hotel
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Shangri La Tanjung Aru
Shangri La Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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