MALAYSIA - Destinations & Hotels

Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa | $$$$
Great Spa

Being just a few minutes away from the centre of Kota Kinabalu make this Shangri-La resort a great option for either starting or ending your Borneo experience in style.

This large hotel comprises 492 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. In room facilities include satellite television, high-speed Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, in-room safe, plush bathrobes and slippers and a pillow menu.

You can enjoy some of Kota Kinabalu’s best dining at the resort. There are seven restaurants and bars to choose between where you will find a range of gastronomic options from traditional Italian to contemporary Asian favourites, as well as an engaging culinary and cultural performance that pays tribute to Borneo’s fascinating heritage at the poolside Coco Joe’s.

The resort is now home to CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, a luxurious private spa. Opened in December 2007, the spa comprises 5 individual Island Villas, 3 Couples' Villas and an open Yoga Pavilion, all located on Pulau Bayu, the resort’s private island. The resort has a whole host of both water and land based activities that will appeal to the whole family, no matter what your interests!

If it’s the perfect long stay beach location you are looking for then this is not the resort for you as the beach is small and manmade. However this hotel is a perfect base to spend a couple of days acclimatising after a long flight before heading into the interior of Borneo or to spend a few days relaxing after your jungle experience. The facilities are first class and the hotel is without doubt the Oasis Travel favourite in Kota Kinabalu!

This is just one of the hotels that we recommend in this area. If your favourite is not featured just let your consultant know - we will be happy to book it for you!