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Promenade Hotel Kota KinabuluvsShangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Promenade Hotel. Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa comes in at 94 with praise from 6 reviewers such as Oyster, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.
Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabulu
Lonely Planet
No. 4 Lorong Api-Api 3, Api-Api Centre, Kota Kinabalu SA 88000, Malaysia
From $47/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Very popular with international tour groups and Malaysian business travellers, this mammoth hotel near the south of the city is right on the foreshore and commands great ocean views."
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
