Tanjung Aru

Kota Kinabalu

An aerial view of a tropical island with clear turquoise waters, surrounded by a cityscape and distant mountains.
A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a small island in the distance.
A sunset over a calm sea with palm trees and a distant island.
A beach with people playing in the water and a plane on the runway in the background.
A calm sea with two small islands and a pink and purple sky.

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Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$306 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$330 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean property, just felt some things could use an upgrade and better amenities. The spa was fantastic though!"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
 Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$46 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$52 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and balconies. Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"At first it was a little tricky to find the exact location but other than that everything was fine."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$189 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$207 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$181 nightly
The price is $197 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$197 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$128 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$140 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
$164 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$179 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
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Where to stay in Tanjung Aru

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights in the area like Centre Point and Kompleks Asia City.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Kepayan

Kepayan might not have many top sights, but Tanjung Aru Perdana Park and Sutera Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.



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