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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluvsGaya Island Resort
Both hotels are endorsed by professionals. On balance, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gaya Island Resort. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Rough Guide.
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
Fodor's "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
Lonely Planet "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
Star Service "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.
Rough Guide "Set in rolling, landscaped grounds, this luxury resort boasts two pools, watersports and fitness centres, plus several food outlets."
Travel + Leisure "This 492-room resort, just 10 minutes away from downtown Kota Kinabalu, has views of nearby islands." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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
Gaya Island Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Malohom Bay, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Pulau Gaya 88000, Malaysia
From $249/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Condé Nast Traveler "A seaside resort with 120 villas on the Malaysian side of Borneo." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"With its private beach, infinity pools and immaculate palms, this trendy resort oozes with exclusivity and barefoot sophistication" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Around 100 beautifully finished villas set in either lush jungle foliage, atmospheric mangroves, or looking out on the greens and blues of the sea" Full review
