Tanjung Aru · 5-star · Not the old Hotel Shangri-La in the city — that is now Howard Johnson
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu
The city's beach resort: private beach, two pools with kids' slides, spa, golf and marina, ten minutes from the airport — the default choice for families who want resort facilities but a short drive to town.
Checked against the hotel's own information and cross-referenced listings. Last checked August 2026.
Image obtained from shangri-la.com
To the airport (KKIA)
10 min7 km by road
Pool
YesTwo outdoor pools plus a children's pool with water slides
Breakfast
Depends on rateAsk us for a rate with breakfast
Airport shuttle
YesConfirm times when booking
Walk to Jesselton Point
NoShort drive
Booking
Ask usWe check the rate with the hotel
What it is
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru sits on its own stretch of beach in Tanjung Aru, next to the airport side of the city. It has 498 rooms, two outdoor pools and a children's pool with water slides, Chi spa, a 9-hole golf course, tennis courts and a marina from which its own island boats leave. Gaya Street is about 7 km away, so the city is a drive, not a walk.
Check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM.
Rooms
Rooms are split between the Kinabalu Wing and Tanjung Wing, all with balconies facing the sea or Mount Kinabalu. Family rooms sleep four; club rooms add lounge access.
Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu have a pool?
Yes. Two outdoor pools plus a children's pool with water slides
Facilities we could confirm
Fitness centre
Parking: free self parking; valet extra
Pets not allowed
Airport shuttle
Suitable for families
Anything not listed here is unconfirmed rather than absent. We'd rather leave a gap than guess.
Eating
Three restaurants including Café TATU for all-day dining and the buffet breakfast, plus a poolside bar and the sunset bar on the point.
How far is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu from the airport?
About 10 minutes by car (7 km), depending on traffic. The hotel states an airport shuttle; confirm the schedule when you book.
Does Shangri-La Tanjung Aru have an airport shuttle?
It offers airport transfers for a charge, booked in advance; Grab from KKIA is about ten minutes.
Is it the same as Shangri-La Rasa Ria?
No. Rasa Ria is a separate Shangri-La resort about 45 minutes north in Tuaran. Tanjung Aru is the one near the airport and the city.
Can I book Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu through this site?
Yes. Send your dates by WhatsApp or the form and our licensed Sabah tours agency confirms availability and rate with the hotel. There's no booking fee, and you can add island trips, a Kinabalu climb or airport transfers to the same enquiry.
