Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
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Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
No. 20, Jalan Aru
88100 Kota Kinabalu
Sabah, Malaysia
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+ (60 88) 327 888
Fax:
+ (60 88) 327 878
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Hotel Description
A leading beachfront deluxe property in Kota Kinabalu, the resort offers 492 beautifully appointed mountain and sea view rooms set within 25 acres of well-tended surroundings. The resort is within walking distance of the Tanjung Aru beach.

Sun seekers can satiate their appetite by lounging around the resort’s brand new 2,000-square-metre swimming pool complete with tapered shoreline, disappearing infinity edge for adults and custom-built jacuzzi beds.

Families will be spoilt for choice with the resort’s brand new water play area with everything from theme-park quality water slides, water fountains, a super splash bucket and water balloon battle stations.

Spectacular views set the scene for sun-drenched days of a family inspired nine-hole pitch and putt, tennis or water sport activities. The complimentary Cool Zone kids club is a highlight for children from four to 12 years with a daily programme to keep the little ones entertained.

Appealing to the gym buff at heart, the property’s renewed Health Club is designed with the best in exercising luxury. Built with dedicated areas for cardio, weights, Pilates and personal training, the facility also features an energy boosting juice bar, relaxing sauna and locker rooms with male and female orientated zones.

Food alone is reason enough to enjoy a fabulous dining experience at the resort’s seven unique restaurants and bars. From freshly barbecued ocean favourites at Coco-Joe’s Bar & Grill to an evening rendezvous at Kota Kinabalu’s iconic Sunset Bar, from sumptuous buffets at Café TATU to wok-fired Chinese specialities and dim sum at Shang Palace, from wholesome Italian at Peppino to sweet treats at Cool Box ice cream bar followed by a night-cap at Borneo Lounge & Bar. Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, Kota Kinabalu is a distinctive platform of gastronomic delights for the hungry traveller.

Guests also get to discover the life-enriching, soul-soothing and enduring effects of the spa lifestyle at the resort’s CHI, The Spa, the signature spa brand of Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts that is inspired by the mystical legend of ‘Shangri-La’ captured in James Hilton book, Lost Horizon.

A haven of rest and relaxation, the spa village is built on a private island and features everything, including beautiful treatment rooms (eight villas in all) equipped with a steam room and outdoor shower and bath. Guests can choose to enrol in the mind and soul enriching activities such as yoga and tai chi, conducted daily at the yoga pavilion.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
The Resort consists of 492 guestrooms and suites, all with private balconies.

Guestroom Features
  • 24-hour room service
  • Bathrobe, slippers and hairdryer
  • Complimentary broadband Internet access
  • International direct-dialing dual telephone lines with bathroom extension
  • Tea/Coffee-making facilities
  • Television with 24-hour cable news, satellite, free in-house movie channels and radio with bathroom speaker
  • Iron and ironing board
Facilities
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La

Located on its own private island within the resort's premises, consists of eight villas, each villa come with the CHI signature "spa within a spa" concept, featuring private treatment rooms, lounging areas, steam rooms, outdoor gardens and bathing facilities. CHI also features a yoga pavillion with full views of the South China Sea and breathtaking sunsets, lush private gardens ideal for lounging or meditation, and a welcoming "sanctum" with a spa boutique.

Kinabalu Club Privileges

The Kinabalu Club Lounge on the 6th level of the Kinabalu Wing, offers the following exclusive benefits:
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary evening drinks
  • Private lounge
  • VIP check-in service


Business Centre

Courier services are on offer, as well as e-mail and Internet facilities. The latest office equipment include computers for guest use.

Recreation Facilities

  • Infinity pool
  • Water play area with slides
  • 9-hole pitch and putt golf course
  • Four tennis courts
  • Cool Zone Kids Club
  • Kiddies pool
  • Outdoor activities and play area
  • Sandy beach
  • State-of-the-art health club with gymnasium
  • Marina

Other Services and Facilities

  • 24-hour security
  • Baby cots
  • Babysitting facilities for 4 years and above only
  • Express check-out
  • Foreign exchange
  • Hotel shop
  • Laundry and valet service
  • Shuttle service to Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort
  • Tour and travel desks
  • Tropical landscaped garden
Location
The resort is conveniently located 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and city centre.