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
$186 nightly
The price is $201 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$201 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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 ...
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
C'haya Hotel

C'haya Hotel

3.5 out of 5
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
7.8/10 Good! (226 reviews)
"It was okay. Staff were professional but seems as if they're in mourning whenever I appeared. Conversations just stopped, etc. It's the hospitality industry. You might have to talk with people who don't look like you. Sorry. Rooms were fairly clean. The thing about the tourist tax and deposit was ..."

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2025

C'haya Hotel
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz

4 out of 5
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$158 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$174 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
"Unfortunately, our stay at The Aru was disappointing. Cleaning was never completed on time, and when the apartment was cleaned, items were regularly missed or left undone. The overhead shower did not work, and we also experienced problems with the hot water. Communication from the staff was poor, ..."

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
$140 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$153 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Absolutely fantastic property with incredible staff.Rooms were huge and very clean and well equipped.Lovely pools and beach,great range of activities and restaurants. Free shuttle bus into KK and easy to arrange excursions through the hotel."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hotel 7 Suria

Hotel 7 Suria

3 out of 5
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
$45 nightly
The price is $48 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$48 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (130 reviews)
"Located in the Suria mall"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hotel 7 Suria
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$100 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Tanjung Aru

Find the best Tanjung Aru areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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 Kota Kinabalu Central Market.

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.

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.

Karambunai

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

Likas

Likas is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in town.



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