No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
#17 of 152 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2541 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 April 2024
Huiling
SingaporeEverything - Staff friendliness and knowledge, excellent breakfast selection, comfortable and clean room with awesome view.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
沐
Chinathe breakfast is delicious with lots of choices. but no lamb.
everything is great. the best Shangari-la hotel i have visited so far.will come and stay at Shangari-La Tanjung Aru again. highly recommended. worth the rate and value
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Shane
Australiawhat an amazing place, had the best time ever. the staff were fantastic in every way possible. thanks again
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Johnny
United KingdomThe sunbeds are very uncomfortable
Staff were incredible
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Ganesh
SingaporeCharging a super premium for the sunset bar and even some other parts of the property.
Great location with amazing sunset views. Good clean spacious rooms and very nice and friendly staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Syaqira
MalaysiaI love every single thing. Variety choice of breakfast, the stunning view and everything was great.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Leah
AustraliaVery expensive for what the rooms were
Loved that there was lots to do within the resort
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Ryan
MalaysiaMy wife is extremely particular on every crook and nook of the room. She noticed the lighting in the room contains dust and spider webs. And we still sleep underneath some of these. 😫
Excellent location with top-notch customer service. Perfect place for a relaxing trip.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Belinda
South AfricaEverything was great. It would have been nice if the outdoor restaurant started serving food earlier, in time for lunch, but there were other options available.
The staff were incredibly kind and friendly. The location was great - a short ride from the airport, city, and attractions. The hotel was clean and it had amazing facilities. The room was large and the bed was very comfortable. A wonderful stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Bernadette
SingaporeNothing. It was brilliant.
My stay at the Shangri-la was so enjoyable. The resort is beautiful and well-maintained. The service from the staff is top-notched, especially Elizabeth at the reception counter. When she learned that I was celebrating my wedding anniversary, she went out of her way to make my stay extra special. I received a room upgrade, a surprise fruit platter, flowers, chocolates and even a handwritten card!!! My husband and I were so blessed by her and the rest of the friendly staff. The facilities, special Thursday Borneo fire-eating show, breakfast and lovely grounds all made our stay extra special. Thank you, Shangri-la!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Sara
Singaporenothing that i dont like about everything is perfect
everything! worth my money! facilities and all are superb! sunset here is 💯
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Pang
MalaysiaNone
There are 3 different pools (Toddler, kids and adult). My son enjoys the water play area and beach very much. The sunset in the evening is superb. There is a fire dance show on Thursday which is so amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Mark
MalaysiaBreakfast was excellent. Staff upgraded me to a family room free of charge.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Jenny
MalaysiaThe furniture in the rooms a bit aged but still maintained well though..
I can see team work. I can see how the meticulous works are done in the management,makes Shangrila outstanding. Coming from Sarawak, I applause the hotel for keeping the Sabahan vibes for the visitors by playing the traditional instruments/wearing traditional costumes at the main entrance. The staffs were very pleasant and doing their parts well too. Well done to all!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ray2301
AustraliaRefrigerator was not working but was resolved quickly after contacting service desk. It's very important for us as we need to store milk for our baby. The resort does look like it's ageing and need maintenance in general to maintain its look.
We been here a few times. They have fantastic and friendly staff. Great place for children as they have facilities such as indoor playground, indoor activity room etc. They could provide a high chair and baby bottle steriliser to the room. We loved their breakfast buffet. Lots of variety of cuisine. We also loved their longe where they have live singers/music. Great area to relax and have a drink. Overall, Great place to relax and unwind from the world of work. Will definitely return again when we travel to Sabah next time.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Poh
MalaysiaWe love this hotel to the max. Everything was great. We stayed for 2 nights and we feel it's too short... so many things to do and enjoy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Lesterojy
ThailandGreat stay great fun best for families with children. Also amazing sunset !
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Kwan
MalaysiaCheck in process was a bit slow but there was a waiting lounge.
Staff are friendly and professional, room was upgraded to kids room, breakfast was excellent, and most important was the water park. Will definitely return in future.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Yuan
MalaysiaAbsolutely nothing!
Room is spacious, staff is well trained and courteous, facilities are so good until you don’t need to leave the “resort”.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Maggie
MalaysiaNo
Near airport
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 17 February 2024
Audrey
Malaysiashuttle van service would have been A+ to top it....
our room - too perfect for my elderly mum who enjoyed sunset & easy walking for sunrise too...
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Ryan
Australiaexcellent facilities, friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Coka
MalaysiaEverything is so costly.
Fabulous facilities. Family can spend whole day doing activities in resort not going out of resort. Gameroom, football, swimming. Sunset is spectacular. Staff are friendly. Fast check in and out. Standard breakfast for a 5star resort.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Abdullah
MalaysiaSuper nice view, super nice staff
Stayed in January 2024
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