【Review】Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia

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Shangri-la Tanjung Aru is a 25-acre resort overlooking the South China Sea in Sabah.It is one of several five-star resorts on the island and is located within a 15-minute drive from the airport, the vibrant capital city of Kota Kinabalu and Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

the reception at shangri-la tanjung aru

There are two reception at Tanjung Aru Resort, and the one with the large lobby is the reception area for Tanjung Wing.

Kinabalu Wing Mountain View Room

Kinabalu Wing Mountain View Room at Tanjung Aru resort

The rooms are 45sqm in size and have king size bed.

mount kinabalu room at shangri-la tanjung aru

From the balcony, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Mount Kinabalu.

coffee and tea at shangri-la tanjung aru

There is an electric kettle, two bottles of complimentary mineral water, coffee, tea(Shangri-La).

bathroom in mount kinabalu room at shangri-la tanjung aru

The bathroom had a separate shower and bathtub.

Facility

pool at shangri-la tanjung aru

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru resort is one of those hotels that you will never want to leave.

The pools were large, with one for adults and one for children.

water slide at shangri-la tanjung aru

There is also a water slide.

sunset view from beach at shangri-la tanjung aru

Private beach behind the pool. The view from the beach is amazing, especially at sunset.

gym at shangri-la tanjung aru

The gym is big and well-equipped.

pitch-and-putt golf course at shangri-la tanjung aru

The nine-hole pitch-and-putt golf course is their features also.

star marina at shangri-la tanjung aru

The Star Marina offers guests easy accessibility to neighbouring islands for day trips and water activities, including diver training, jet skiing, and standup paddle board.

Breakfast

breakfast at shangri-la tanjung aru

Breakfast is served at a restaurant called Cafe Tatu, which is down the stairs from the front desk.

waffle station at shangri-la tanjung aru

There is an egg station, a bread, pancake, and waffle station, and a drink in the outside seating area.

breakfast at shangri-la tanjung aru

Inside the restaurant, there is a wide variety of Malay, Indian, and Chinese as well as continental.

breakfast at shangri-la tanjung aru

Sushi at breakfast!!

Dinner at Shang Palace

shang palace

Shang Palace

vegetable dish

Wok-fried Peas with Assorted Mushrooms and Pepper

fried rice

Signature Yang Zhou Fried Rice with BBQ Chicken and Shrimps

dumpling noodle

Poached Egg Noodles with Prawn Dumplings in Clear Broth

My Verdict

Room5.5/10
Service5/10
Breakfast6/10
Pool9/10
Gym9/10
Design8/10
Location9/10
Value for Money6/10
Overall Experience6.5/10

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