The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is a 3-star hotel located in the city centre of Kota Kinabalu. It is a walking distance to a lot of attractions around the area making it accessible to business travellers and tourists alike.
The hotel also offers free parking in the vicinity making it easy for travellers with cars to park without having to worry about paying for paid public parking every day.
Some of the attractions around Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu ranges from various shopping malls, dining outlets, and other aesthetic places for photography such as the Todak Waterfront and Marlin Statue which are located not too far from the hotel.
Location of Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is located at 75 Bandaran Berjaya, P.O.Box 11718, 88819 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia and you can contact them at +6088 212800 to make a booking enquiry.
How to get to Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu from Kota Kinabalu International Airport?
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is 7.6km away from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport. It takes approximately 16 minutes to reach by car.
Some of the options you can take to travel to Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu are to either hire a taxi car from the airport or book a GrabCar. There are plenty of taxis and GrabCar drivers around the airport area waiting to transport visitors so you don’t have to worry about its availability.
Local attractions nearby
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is centrally located around many of the popular attractions in the Kota Kinabalu city center.
Shopping
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is close to the major shopping complexes in Sabah. The Wawasan Plaza is 1.7km away which is a 6-minute drive, the Centre Point Sabah is 2.3km away which is also a 6-minute drive. The Oceanus Waterfront Mall, the Imago Shopping Mall, and the Suria Sabah Shopping Mall are all under 3km from the hotel and are less than 10 minutes away by car and less than 30 minutes away on foot.
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Other shopping places that are less than a 10-minute drive away from Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu are Warisan Square, Riverson the Walk, Likas Square, City Parade Mall, Jesselton Duty-Free, JQ Central Shoppes, Karamunsing Shopping Complex, and City Mall Shopping Centre.
Dining
There are also many dining areas around Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. However, the hotel itself has an on-site restaurant called Tivoli Cafe and Bar that serves local Malaysian food, seafood, and Asian cuisine at an affordable price.
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The Tivoli Cafe and Bar also serves a breakfast buffet with International, Chinese and local cuisines. The bar lounge is available for guests to enjoy a drink or two at the end of a long day.
For guests who did not book rooms with complimentary breakfast, they can also pay separately according to how many days they wish to enjoy the buffet breakfast. It costs RM40 for adults and RM24 for children per day.
There is also a lot of local dining food around Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu that is within less than 2km away such as Khan Cafe, Sri Latha Curry House, Sri Maimunah Curry House Restaurant, Urban Kitchen, Welcome Seafood, Tangerine Restaurant, and Tanjung Ria restaurant.
Other dining options nearby include Chubs Grill, South Memory, Suang Tain Seafood Restaurant, Kafe Abang J, Borenos Fried Chicken, Restoran Sri Melaka, and Ocean City Seafood Restaurant.
Attractions
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is surrounded by local attractions such as the night market, Filipino market, Sabah State Museum, Weston Wetland Park, and Masjid Negeri Sabah which is the Sabah State Mosque.
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There are also many picturesque attractions around town where visitors can take beautiful pictures to keep as memory. These places include Padang Merdeka, Atkinson Clock Tower, Lintasan Deasoka, KK Esplanade, Signal Hill Observatory, Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre, the Skatepark, and the Likas Sport Leisure Park.
For those who wish to travel a bit further out of town, they can visit the Poring Hot Springs, Menara Tun Mustapha which is the Sabah Foundation Building, Petagas War Memorial, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, and Lok Kawi Wildlife Park.
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Besides that, visitors can also island hop to four islands located around the coastal area which are Manukan Island, Mamutik Island, Sapi Island, and Gaya Island. The ferry that will bring you to these islands is at the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. However, you are required to purchase your tickets 2 weeks in advance from the ferry terminal website.
Hotel guests can also make their way to the south side of Kota Kinabalu and visit the popular Tanjung Aru beach where they can swim, picnic, and fly kites while enjoying the beautiful Sabah sunset in the evening.
Rooms
The check-in time for guests at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is from 2:00 PM onwards while the check-out time is by 12:00 PM. Guests can check-in earlier or check-out later than the stipulated times with an additional fee of RM100. All the rooms are equipped with room service and are non-smoking rooms.
Some of the amenities in the spacious rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a bathtub, a flat-screen TV with satellite TV channels, a working table, a minibar, free toiletries, a hair dryer, ironing facilities, a telephone, a lift or elevator access, linens and towels, tea or coffee making facilities, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities.
Some of the other amenities that are available in all the rooms include soap, shower gel, shampoo, a water bottle, a bath towel, and a foot mat. The guest rooms either have a city view or a hill view so make sure to double-check that your rooms have your preferred view if necessary.
You can also request for an extra bed and a connecting room at the front desk. However, extra beds require an additional fee which will be applicable upon check out. Children who are 6 years old and above are considered adults and would require their beds if applicable.
Room Types
Suite with Steam Room
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The Suite with Steam Room has a King bed and a city view of Kota Kinabalu. The room can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults and 3 children. Some of the amenities include bathrobes, a lounge area, a safety deposit box, a mini fridge, a separate shower, a spa area, cotton bud, shower cap, toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb, a sewing kit, a face towel, and a hand towel.
Deluxe King City View Room
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The Deluxe King City View Room has a King bed and a city view of Kota Kinabalu. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Some of the amenities available include a mini fridge, a shower over a bath tub, a cotton bud, a shower cap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a hand towel, a throw pillow, a baby cot, and a pair of slippers.
Deluxe King Hill View Room
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The Deluxe King Hill View Room has a King bed and a hill view. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Some of the amenities available are a mini fridge, a shower over a bath tub, a cotton bud, a shower cap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a hand towel, a throw pillow, and a pair of slippers.
Deluxe Twin City View Room
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The Deluxe Twin City Room has a choice of a King bed or two Single beds. the room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. The room also has a city view of Kota Kinabalu. Some of the amenities available are a mini fridge, a shower over a bath tub, a cotton bud, shower cap, a toothbrush and toothpaste, a hand towel, a throw pillow, and a pair of slippers.
Deluxe Twin Hill View Room
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The Deluxe Twin Hill Room has a choice of a King bed or two Single beds. The room also has a hill view and can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Some of the room amenities provided are a shower over a bath tub, cotton bud, a shower cap, toothbrush and toothpaste, a hand towel, a throw pillow, and a pair of slippers.
Economy Twin Room
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The Economy Twin Room has a choice of a King bed or two Single beds and doesn’t have a window. The room can accommodate a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children. Some of the room amenities available include a mini fridge, a shower over a bath tub, and a throw pillow.
Facilities and Amenities
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu has a total of 120 rooms and has also won the Traveller’s Choice Award in 2020 and 2022 from TripAdvisor as well as the Traveller Review Award in 2022 from Booking.com. The hotel’s on-site restaurant, Tivoli Cafe and Bar serves Asian and Western cuisine that caters to every type of palette. The Tivoli Cafe also serves a breakfast buffet every morning from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Guests can also make a special request to pre-order breakfast to send to the room. The bar lounge provides cooling and revitalising beverage services for guests to relax and enjoy especially after a long day out.
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu also caters to disabled guests as the facilities enable easy access to every part of the hotel. Furthermore, the hotel has ample parking spaces available on-site for free parking which guests do not need to make reservations for.
Other facilities in Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu include a restaurant, a business center, and meeting rooms. Some of the services provided at the hotel are laundry service, dry cleaning, and luggage storage.
Moreover, Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu takes every effort to ensure the safety of its guests with fire extinguishers, CCTV outside the hotel property and in common areas, smoke and security alarms, 24-hour security, and a safety deposit box in some of the guest rooms.
Gallery
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Conclusion
The Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is dedicated to providing its guests with comfortably clean rooms, first-rate facilities and amenities, and beautiful views outside the room windows to elevate their experiences. The great location of the hotel in the central business district enables guests to easily access the shopping malls and local dining outlets around the area. There are also many attractions nearby for guests to take photographs such as the Kota Kinabalu Waterfront Sunset View Point, Malaysia Monument, Todak Waterfront, I Love KK statue, Marlin statue and Pillars of Sabah where you can enjoy the creativity of the local people.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the room rate at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
The room rate at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu depends on the booking website and the room types you select. However, the range typically ranges from RM 102-RM 160 per room per night based on a few travel booking websites including the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu website.
Is Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu a 4-star or a 5-star hotel?
Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is a 3-star hotel. However, the Hotel Shangri-La Tanjung Aru is a 5-star luxury hotel.
How far is Gaya Street Sunday Market from Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
The Gaya Street Sunday Market is about 1.4km away from Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu which is a 7-minute drive or a 12-minute walk.
How do I get complimentary buffet breakfast at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
You can get complimentary buffet breakfast at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu by selecting the option when you make a booking online. However, you also need to check the availability of the complimentary breakfast for the rooms that you select. If breakfast is not available, you can pay an additional fee for breakfast at the front desk when you check in. The fee is RM40 for adults and RM25 for children.
Are there facilities for disabled guests at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
Yes, there are facilities for disabled guests at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. Lifts or elevators are available to access every floor in the hotel.
Does the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu have a spa?
Unfortunately, there is no spa or wellness centre at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. However, guests can visit the spa near the hotel such as Aora Spa & Wellness Asia City, Hot Ginger Spa, Kama’A Rejuvenation & Wellbeing Spa, Kota Kinabalu Massage Center, Bella Sunset Spa, Lasa-Lasa Spa & Reflexology, and D’Leaf Reflexology & Wellness Centre.
Is the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu pet-friendly?
Unfortunately, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is not pet-friendly. The hotel has a strict no-pets policy.
Does the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu have a swimming pool?
Unfortunately, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu does not have a swimming pool for guests to use.
Is there a fitness centre at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
Unfortunately, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu does not have a fitness centre. However, the closest gym to the hotel is only 1km away which is called Juara Gym. It is only 4 minutes away by car.
Does the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu have a mini market?
Unfortunately, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu does not have a mini market or a convenience store. However, the nearest convenience store to the hotel is 7-Eleven, which is a 5-minute drive away.
Does the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu provide free parking to its guests?
Yes, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu does provide free parking to its guests at the hotel car park area. Guests do not need to make a reservation beforehand.
What time is check-in at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
You can start to check in at 2:00 PM onwards at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu. However, if you want to check-in earlier, you can make a special request during your booking and pay an additional fee of RM100. However, please note that the hotel staff does not guarantee special requests and an early check-in to your room is subject to availability.
Do I need to present a valid Malaysian identity card when I check-in at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
During check-in, the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu may request additional documentation at the front desk counter. Malaysians will be required to present a valid Malaysian identity card while non-Malaysians may present a valid permanent residents documentation or a passport.
What time can I check-out at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
The check-out time at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu is at 12:00 PM. However, if you need to check-out later, you will need to inform the front desk and an additional fee of RM100 will be applicable upon check-out.
Do I need to pay tourist tax?
A tourism tax fee of RM10 per room per night is imposed by the Malaysian government on foreign guests staying in Malaysian hotels. This law is effective from January 1st, 2023.
What kind of views can I get from my room at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
Guests can get a city view or a hill view from the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu rooms. Rooms with a city view include Deluxe King City View, Deluxe Twin City View, and Suite with Steam Room. The rooms that have a hill view are Deluxe King Hill View and Deluxe Twin Hill View.
What is the deposit fee upon check-in at Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu?
Guests need to pay a deposit of RM100 upon check-in at the Hotel Shangri-La Kota Kinabalu which will be reimbursed upon check-out.