The sunset here is always mesmerizing never disappointing. Tanjung Aru is divided into 3 beaches. The first beach is the most popular with locals and tourists. Bring some food or get some local food there and enjoy your meals as the sun displays her colours. It’s about 20 mins drive from the city.

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"Excellant place to stay. Location good especially for the airport, 5 to 10 mins drive in car. Infinity pool has good views, great watching the planes come and go"

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

"It is near the airport."

AED 107 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

"The Shangri-La was a beautiful well kept resort which was so family friendly. Their attentiveness to those with families was extraordinary. It made our stay so comfortable and pleasant. We would definitely recommend the Shangri-La to our family and friends. "

AED 990 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

AED 135 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

Queen Studio (AS#1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

"Good place to stay. Good accessibility to airport, local restaurante and convenience stores, however, difficult to find to strangers or travellers."

AED 196 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

"The distance to Tanjung Aru beach is excellent!"

AED 167 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jun - 18 Jun

Studio, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Jul - 5 Jul

"Lovely clean and relaxing, staff were extremely friendly , good facilities would definitely recommend "

AED 721 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

"The walk in rain forest was excellent"

AED 1,100 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

Standard Chalet | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

AED 201 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jun - 10 Jun

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"We were a group of nature lovers who were using this as a three night stay to get used to the temperature and time change upon arrival in Borneo. Loved the grounds and snorkeling right from the beach. Fantastic nature center staffed by several biologists. The food options were a bit pricey but we were expecting that. The grounds were very birdy and we found two Borean Pit Vipers. The mangrove tour was fantastic. Room is very good quality for the price."

AED 1,041 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

"Nice and relaxing "

AED 948 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jun - 26 Jun

"One night only but a very pleasant stay. Check in was excellent. Pool was very refreshing "

AED 156 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

AED 78 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

"Friendly, helpful staff."

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jun - 9 Jun

3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

"Fantastic dinner and breakfast, beautiful property, super clean "

AED 297 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Jun - 7 Jun

"Lovely staff, beautiful location and comfortable, clean room"

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Deluxe Twin Room | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

AED 109 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

SOHO | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

"Great place. Walking distance to all. "

AED 218 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jun - 6 Jun

"Near to shopping area and restorant"

AED 148 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

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Where to stay in Tanjung Aru

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Downtown Kota Kinabalu

7 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

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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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Karambunai

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

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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.

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Kepayan

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

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5/5 Excellent

Love this place

"This was a was a great place to end our 1 month vacation in Sabah Malaysia. Next visit to KK we will just skip everything else and stay here. Awesome place. "

A verified traveler stayed at Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel

Posted 2 days ago

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

5/5 Excellent

"First impression was this holiday inn was a a little sterile . However is exactly what was needed after a day visiting the mari mati cultural center and the cultural museum! Clean basic very modern and comfortable. The staff at the desk and the restaurant went out of their way to help make a productive and pleasant visit."

A verified traveler stayed at Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Posted 3 days ago

5/5 Excellent

A verified traveler stayed at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Posted 7 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Highly recommended - beautiful hotel ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"The hotel is in a beautiful setting. On arrival James and Felix gave us a lovely welcome & explained where everything could be found, we received a room upgrade with a sea view & balcony as they are completing works / upgrades to the restaurant & rooms. The works took place from 8am onwards, it didn't effect us. Its great to see the money being invested. Our upgraded room was beautiful with a wonderful sea view. The food in the restaurants was of a very high standard, the same for the breakfast. All the staff are an absolute credit to the hotel, the staff on reception, restaurant (evening and breakfast), tthe pool staff, the bar, the cleaners, even the workmen onsite. Very polite and can't do enough for you. Highly recommend, we will definitely be going back in the future. Large list of available day trips and things to do, away from the hotel and plenty to do at the hotel, water sports etc, highly recommend the spa, we had a massage which was amazing. Large list of treatments, all very reasonably priced. Thank you to everyone at the hotel that made our honeymoon & holiday so special. "

A verified traveler stayed at Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai

Posted 12 days ago

5/5 Excellent

Club room stay was great value

"Great hotel. Staff friendly & helpful. Club room benefits were good value with snacks throughout the day and ample food choices, including alcoholic beverages, in the evenings. Great views from the clubs lounge too. Breakfast is available in both the club lounge or main restaurant offering a bigger selection of foods. "

A verified traveler stayed at Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Posted 12 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tanjung Aru like?

Tanjung Aru is a neighborhood that people enjoy for its array of dining options. Consider a visit to Tanjung Aru Perdana Park as part of your Tanjung Aru travel plans.

What's a favorite place to stay in Tanjung Aru?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Atelier is the highest ranked property in Tanjung Aru. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Another favorite option in the neighborhood is Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu.

How many hotels are there in the Tanjung Aru area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Kota Kinabalu, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 41 Tanjung Aru hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tanjung Aru, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Tanjung Aru.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Tanjung Aru?

For more details about updating your trip to Tanjung Aru or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.

What are the top things to see and do in Tanjung Aru?

Tanjung Aru Perdana Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Tanjung Aru. Sabah State Mosque and Sutera Harbour are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kota Kinabalu.

How can I get around Tanjung Aru and the greater Kota Kinabalu area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Tanjung Aru Station.

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The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites

The Atelier

The Atelier

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Megah D'Aru Hotel

Megah D'Aru Hotel

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Rail Suite Aeropod

Rail Suite Aeropod

Aru Suites Kota Kinabalu

Aru Suites Kota Kinabalu

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

Sutera Sanctuary Lodges at Manukan Island

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Langkah Syabas Beach Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Gaya Island Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Gayana Marine Resort

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu

Adel Hotel

Adel Hotel

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Pacific Sutera Hotel

The Magellan Sutera Resort

The Magellan Sutera Resort

Margo Hotel KK

Margo Hotel KK

The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

The Klagan Riverson Hotel & Residence

KK Times Square Hotel

KK Times Square Hotel

Where to stay in Tanjung Aru

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Alamesra

Karambunai

Kampung Air

Kepayan

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