Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is an iconic five-star beachfront resort in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Nestled along Tanjung Aru Beach in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, it sits within 25 acres of lush tropical gardens and is renowned as one of the world’s premier sunset resorts. The resort features 498 guest rooms and suites, inspired by the native natural beauty of Borneo. It is divided into two wings: the Tanjung Wing and the Kinabalu Wing. The Tanjung Wing offers premium accommodations focusing on sea-view rooms, and selected rooms grant access to the Horizon Club lounge privileges. The Kinabalu Wing caters primarily to family travellers; most rooms come with private balconies with views of the South China Sea or distant Mount Kinabalu.
The resort’s famous landmark is the Sunset Bar, which boasts world-class ocean sunset views and is an iconic must-visit spot in Kota Kinabalu. Resort facilities include a large main swimming pool, kids’ water park with slides, CHI, The Spa (Shangri-La’s signature spa), a private yacht jetty, fitness centre and kids’ club. The resort houses six distinctive restaurants and bars, including Shang Palace Cantonese restaurant, Café TATU international buffet and Coco Joe’s beach bar & grill. Approximately a 10-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre and merely 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, it enjoys convenient transportation. As Sabah’s most popular beachfront resort, it is ideal for family holidays and honeymoons.