Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort lies nestled amongst 25 acres of beautiful gardens, in Kota Kinabalu. Its beautifully appointed rooms with private balconies, designed to reflect the easy-going lifestyle of Sabah, offer fantastic views of gardens and the emerald sea.

White sandy beach leads to unsurpassed turquoise water, creating the sublime destination that is Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort in exotic Borneo, the third largest island in the world. The resort sits on 25 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and only 10 minutes away from the airport, the city centre and five beautiful coral islands. The 495 guest rooms and suites are tastefully decorated in modern style, with all rooms featuring private balconies and providing unmatched comfort that is designed to elevate the senses.

A luxury resort complex, it's design incorporate traditional. A deluxe relaxing resort in a beautiful location. The Kinabalu Wing's refurbished rooms and suites reflect a subtle blend of natural hues, offering guests the sense of a sanctuary within a sanctuary. The ingenious new room layout positions the generous-sized bed close to the glass door, offering guests a stunning view. The restaurants provide a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, serving local and international cuisine that is guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds, while the lounge and bars offer the perfect setting for a relaxing cocktails amidst pleasant surroundings. Guests of all ages can choose from health club, spa treatments at CHI, the Spa (opening in November 2007), nine-hole pitch and putt, tennis and more.

Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort is a luxurious hub to travel and experience in Sabah. Guests reserving Value Vacations/Non-Discounted Rate receive many special amenities including complimentary buffet breakfast, complimentary buffet dinner at the Cafe TA'TU, complimentary use of non-motorised water sports equipment, free laundry excluding dry cleaning, 3PM late check-out, USD 20 credit for specified recreational facilities likes massage/spa/bicycle rental/tennis court rental and pitch & putt, and free high speed internet access.

With inviting beaches, views of sparkling coral islands, and legendary attentive service, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort offers the serenity of a secluded tropical retreat just minutes away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu.

Lobby

The lobby is large, open plan with large seating area. Dark hardwood is used for the ceiling beams and the roofing is constructed like a peak that gives a local 'longhouse' feel to the premises. The marble floors lead from the entrance to the pool area with comfortable seatings alongside.

Room and Accommodation

Each of the 495 rooms in the resort are blessed with its own charm and originality boasting splendid views of the neighbouring islands, spectacular sunsets and the mountains. All guestrooms are equipped with a wide range of modern and deluxe amenities. Bathrooms are mostly large in size with chrome and tile fixtures.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru resort comprises 495 luxurious rooms and suites in two wings, the Kinabalu Wing and the Tanjung Wing. All rooms have been recently renovated to provide contemporary luxury inspired by the colours and textures of traditional Borneo.

Kinabalu Seaview rooms and suites offer memorable views of the either the ocean or Mount Kinabalu. Rooms in the Tanjung Wing face the South China Sea.

Tajung Deluxe Suite offers expansive, luxurious accommodations that reflect the traditional spirit of Borneo, and face the ocean with panoramic views of sparkling coral islands and the shimmering South China Sea. The suite, which contains a separate sitting room and a dining area, opens out to a private wraparound balcony with its own sundeck and water features, and has sweeping ocean views.

The suite features a DVD entertainment system and broadband Internet access. The marble bathroom has a Jacuzzi, soaking tub and a separate shower cubicle. The suite dimensions are 185 sqm/1991 sqft.

Tajung Executive Suite offers expansive, luxurious accommodations that reflect the traditional spirit of Borneo, and face the ocean with panoramic views of sparkling coral islands and the shimmering South China Sea.

The suite, which contains a separate sitting room and a dining area, opens out to a private balcony with sweeping ocean views. The suite features a DVD entertainment system and broadband Internet access. The marble bathroom has a soaking tub and a separate shower cubicle. The suite dimensions are 108 sqm/1098 sqft.

The Kinabalu Deluxe Suite offers Kota Kinabalu’s most expansive and luxurious accommodations, and is ideal for stylish entertaining or enjoying complete privacy.

The suite has a separate dining room seating eight, a sitting area, and a balcony with sweeping ocean views. The suite features flatscreen televisions, a DVD entertainment system, and broadband Internet access. A spacious dressing room with two wardrobes and vanity table leads into the marble-floored bathroom, which contains the bathtub with a private Jacuzzi. The suite dimensions are 168 sqm /1808 sqft.

• Total Number of Rooms: 495
  
• Single rooms
  
• Double rooms
  
• Twin rooms
  
• Triple rooms
  
• Non-smoking rooms
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Television
  
• Radio
  
• Direct dial phone
  
• Mini bar
  
• Hairdryer
  
• Trouser press
  
• Voltage 240v

Restaurant

Peppino Restaurant, voted as one of Malaysia's best restaurant with an ambience just right for that romantic dinner. Chef Giuliano Ungaro tempts you with superb Italian fare and rich wines from all over the world. From pasta and risotto to zuppa and dolci, the selection is guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.

Shang Palace upholds the fine tradition of excellent Cantonese cuisine. The restaurant is renowned for its delectable Dim Sum available during breakfast and lunch. It also features two private dining rooms - perfect for business dinner or family celebration. Located by the pool Coco-Joe's has a unique ambience, spectacular views and offers guests a great deal more than snacks, light meals and refreshing drinks. It is also well known for its barbecue and steamboat.

Café TATU is a contemporary restaurant featuring luxurious buffet breakfast and dinner with live-cooking stations of Mongolian, Tandoori, Asian noodles, Dim Sum, pasta stations, salad and desserts. Guests can watch as their dishes are prepared fresh, hot and steaming on the spot. Lunch is available a la carte. Situated on a romantic isle, Pulau Bayu is famous for its "Malam Kampung", a cultural display of sights, sounds and tastes featuring an unforgettable theme night buffet dinner and cultural shows every Wednesday and Saturday night.

The Borneo Lounge and Bar is a delightful venue to enjoy relaxing drinks and light snacks. Located at the main Lobby, it offers guests daily Happy Hour and in the evenings, the resort's lounge entertainers entertain guests with their lively music. The Sunset Bar is perhaps the best spot to be when the sun sets in Kota Kinabalu. Its privileged location is unobstructed - when you are there, there is just the South China Sea between you and an amazing sunset. Blue Note, a great venue to chill out features live band and top DJ performances nightly, wide selection of cool cocktails, largest shooter and single malt whisky menu in town, extensive wine and cocktail list and a championship nine-ball pool table.

Facilities & Services

A serene beachside retreat just minutes from busy Kota Kinabalu, Tanjung Aru Resort offers a range of engaging activities for relaxation and rejuvenation, including exciting adventures for adults and special spots just for kids.

Our signature spa, CHI, opening in November 2007 is the largest and most luxuriously appointed spa in Sabah. Each treatment takes place in a personal spa villa on our private isle of Pulau Bayu, allowing you to indulge your senses in spacious and private surroundings.

At Tanjung Aru Resort, our goal is to ensure a relaxing, worry-free tropical holiday for your entire family. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries or requests to make your vacation more enjoyable.

The resort sits alongside an inviting stretch of sparkling South China Sea beaches, including Tanjung Aru Beach and Sunset Beach. The Sunset Bar offers cocktails from 5 pm to 8 pm each day.

We offer a variety of scheduled sports for water enthusiasts who wish to experience the South China Sea. The activities below are available to our guests daily from 8 am to 5.30 pm. Contact us for more details.

Our state-of-the-art Health Club features a selection of the latest fitness equipment and refreshing views of the gardens and the South China Sea. Professionally trained staff is on hand to assist you with your personal training programme.

The Health Club also features six massage treatments rooms, a Jacuzzi, sauna and steam baths, as well as foot reflexology, massage and aromatherapy facilities perfect for rejuvenating tired muscles. Massage treatments can also be done in the relaxing Tanjung Garden or at the Gazebo beside the Leisure Centre.

The Health Club, measuring 350 sq metres, is located at the Garden Level of the Kinabalu Wing. Swimwear and other athletic wear are available at the Hotel Shop on the Garden Level, Tanjung Wing.

With an inviting beachside setting just minutes from Kota Kinabalu and the international airport, state-of-the-art facilities and attentive, professional Shangri-La service, the Tanjung Aru Resort offers a premier location for your event or special occasion in Sabah.

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort, Kota Kinabalu is a 495-room luxury retreat with a one-stop event planning service offering all the facilities and support for a productive and profitable meeting. Whether you require our 1,200-person, pillarless ballroom or any of ten smaller function rooms, our team of professionals will ensure that every detail of your event is attended to.

• Large sized lobby
  
• Earliest check-in at 12:00
  
• 5 lifts
  
• Porterage 24 hour
  
• Room service 24 hour
  
• 2 outdoor pools
  
• 6 floors
  
• Coach parking
  
• Car parking (Payable to h
• otel, if applicable)
  
• Gymnasium
  
• Sauna
  
• Tennis
  
• Shop
  
• Boutique
  
• Beauty parlour
  
• Travel agency facilities
  
• Car rental facilities
  
• Baby sitting
  
• Laundry facilities
  
• Business centre
  
• Disabled facilities
  

Location

The resort is 10 minutes away from five tropical islands, city centre and the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney, and many other cities are available.

The hotel is located near the coastal village of Tanjung Aru, 8 mins drive west from Kota Kinabalu city centre. The hotel has its own seafront and faces the magical coralled islands of Tunku Abdul islands.

• Location: Waterfront/Beach
  
• 7 kms to city centre
  
• 7 kms to the nearest airport (kota kinabalu)
  
• 3 km to the nearest station (noreh borneo railway)
  
• 2 minute walk to the nearest bus stop
  
• 12 km to the nearest fair site (sabah trade &investment centre)
  
• Close to the beach