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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota KinabaluvsPODs The Backpackers Home
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to PODs The Backpackers Home. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa scores 94 with approval from 6 sources including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Oyster.
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
PODs The Backpackers Home Lonely Planet
1-1-11, First Floor, Api-Api Centre | Jalan Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu 88000, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet "This uberfriendly hostel is clean, helps you with forward travel and organising trips, and has six fresh avocado green rooms with a zen-like simplicity (three doubles, three dorms)." Full review
