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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluvsBorneo Backpackers
Both Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa and Borneo Backpackers are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is preferred by most professionals compared to Borneo Backpackers. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa ranks #1 in Kota Kinabalu with approval from 6 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Rough Guide
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
20 Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
From $89/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
"Sprawling across 25 acres of meticulously landscaped gardens, the Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa embraces the natural beauty of the Borneo setting." Full review
"The Shangri-La is a good choice for those who want to combine the attractions of Kota Kinabalu with the features of a tropical resort." Full review
"The resort is located a 10-minute drive from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport." Full review
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The Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa does have a beach while the beach at Tanjung Aru is not that well developed most guests will choose the pool over the sand that is here.
"Set in rolling, landscaped grounds, this luxury resort boasts two pools, watersports and fitness centres, plus several food outlets."
"This 492-room resort, just 10 minutes away from downtown Kota Kinabalu, has views of nearby islands." Full review
Luxury
"One of the oldest resorts on Malaysian Borneo, the five-pearl Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa also has the easiest access -- it's just a 15-minute drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport." Full review
Borneo Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
No.24 Lorong Dewan, Kota Kinabalu 88801, Malaysia
From $35/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
"An excellent hostel above Borneo 1945 café in Australia Place."
"Turquoise and chic with Hoi An lanterns, choice art, wood floors, and an excellent cafe down below firing up Asian fusion cuisine, this is one of KK's best backpacker haunts." Full review