Apparently, Sabah has two luxuriously styled 5-star hotels under the Shangri-La Group; Shangri-la Tanjung Aru and Shangri-la Rasa Ria. For this post, I will blog and share mainly about Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa. If you prefer to stay within Kota Kinabalu city center under this group of international chain hotels, then this is the one that you're looking for. 
#1: Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu
Approximately 10 minutes by road from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu (STAR) offers luxury beachfront accommodations in Tanjung Aru. And in case if you are wondering, Tanjung Aru beach is famous for being home to one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.
If you are driving with a car, fret not as there is ample of parking space for the hotel guests to park for free. No transport? Then, you can even arrange for shuttle service from the airport to hotel.
TANJUNG KING ROOM SEAVIEW ROOM
The resort is divided into two separate areas; Kinabalu Wing with the rooms facing either the mountain or the sea, whereas those rooms in Tanjung Wing are overlooking the tranquil South China Sea and islands.
Initially the room we booked was Kinabalu Wing Mountain View Room but we got free upgrade to Tanjung King Room Seaview Room. The room is pretty spacious with 47sqm and we got the luscious king-sized bed.
Initially the room we booked was Kinabalu Wing Mountain View Room but we got free upgrade to Tanjung King Room Seaview Room. The room is pretty spacious with 47sqm and we got the luscious king-sized bed.
#2: Tanjung King Room Seaview Room
Other facilities that are available within this room:- Flat screen satellite television with countless of in-house movie channels
- Wired and wireless Internet access
- Writing desk with armchair
- Cozy couch
- Minibar including mini fridge, kettle, coffee and tea facilities
- Complimentary bottle waters
- Wardrobe/closet with ironing facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Bathroom with Shangri-la toiletries, towers, separate shower cubicle and soaking tub
#9: The icing on the cake - Spacious private balcony with uninterrupted, panoramic view of the ocean and islands beyond
The breakfast is served at Cafe Tatu in buffet-styled. It's enormous and extensive with wide spread of selections from pastries, waffles and omelettes to noodles, fried rice, curries and nasi lemak. Better yet, it's all freshly made, cooked and baked too.
RESORT'S FACILITIES
There are numerous pools at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru that cater both adults and children. There is even a water slide and splash playground with water bucket.
#15: Chi, The Spa, a beautifully appointed private spa experience based on traditional Asian healing philosophies.
#16: Chi, The Spa sits on Pulau Bayu, the resort's private island. It's one of the two 5-star spas in Kota Kinabalu.
Date Stayed: 1 May - 2 May 2021 (1 Night)
Type of Room: Tanjung Wing Seaview Room
Room Rate: RM333 per night (Booked from the hotel's official website)
Breakfast: Included
Wow. The view of the ocean is fabulous and relaxing. I need a long break to recuperate soon. This place is perfect.
ReplyDeleteAre both Tanjung and Kinabalu wings connected internally?
ReplyDeleteI read that the reception, restaurants, etc are at the Tanjung wing side.
Since you stayed at the Tanjung wing, could you hear noises from the outside while in the room during the daytime?
Hi there! Yes, both Tanjung and Kinabalu wings are connected internally. As for the noises from the outside of the room, I don't hear any noises from the outside.
DeleteThank you for your reply! It does clear things up for us!
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