A gentle breeze caresses your face as you wake to the sound of waves lapping the beach. The balcony opens up to an inspiring vista of sparkling coral islands and swaying palm trees. Located just 10 minutes away from the city, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, is a luxurious, tranquil retreat that provides the setting for an amazing tropical getaway. Sophistication surrounds you in a lavishly decorated suite inspired by Borneo's rich cultural heritage. 

At the resort, you will find 6 of the locals' favourite Kota Kinabalu restaurants and bars. You can look forward to a Sabah Golden Sunset Cocktail at Sunset Bar while soaking in the splendour of the famous Borneo sunset. Not long after, you wind down at Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill. While lounging in one of the beach side cabanas and enjoying the sound of overlapping waves on the shores of Sunset Beach, you tuck into a delectable seafood tower. 

A pampering session at Chi, The Spa rounds off the day. Renowned as a picturesque spa in Kota Kinabalu, Chi, The Spa offers treatments based on traditional Asian healing philosophies. You enjoy an enchanted and indulgent journey on the resort's private spa island. During every experience here, you are surrounded by natural beauty. 

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, features 498 contemporary luxury rooms and suites inspired by the rich colours and textures of Borneo nature. Many rooms and suites offer captivating views of the ocean or the imposing Mount Kinabalu.

About the Tanjung Wing - Luxury with a local Borneo touch

Light and airy, each room features bright blue-green-brown tones on its walls. Tropical flora and Borneo wood features adorn each deluxe room, while floor-to-ceiling glass doors accord guests with amazing views of the islands on the South China Sea before them. Some of these deluxe rooms feature built-in Murphy beds, a much-approved feature for a party of three. Each marbled-top bathroom in this wing boasts of both a walk-in shower and a bathtub, perfect to drain away a hard day out in the sun or at meetings.

About the Kinabalu Wing - Views of the sea overlooking lush gardens

Rooms in the Kinabalu Wing offer Kota Kinabalu’s luxurious accommodations. Inspired by Borneo’s rich cultural heritage, a myriad of textures, patterns and colours adorn each room. Turquoise-hued fabrics complement the view of the South China Sea while rich woods of cherry, teak, ebony and coconut are used to furnish the rooms. Embellishing the wall of every room is a unique artwork that ingeniously combines mother of pearl and tobacco, with inspiration from local flora and fauna.

The hotels dedicated and experienced staff cater to the needs of guests with an extensive range of services and facilities