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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluvsBorneo BeacHouse
Both properties are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Borneo BeacHouse. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa comes in at #2 in Kota Kinabalu with praise from 4 sources such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
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 BeacHouse
Lonely Planet
House No 122, Lorong Ikan Lais, Jalan Mat Salleh, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu 88100, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Golf Course
- Baggage storage
- Safe
- Express check-in / check-out
"Rooms are uber-basic, but it’s one of the only options around with self-service kitchen facilities, and there’s a supermarket down the street."