Tanjung Aru Travel Guide

Kota Kinabalu

I love sunset #BeachTips
I love sunset #BeachTips
Lovely few days r&r in April after a fantastic Sabah roadtrip
A flight takes off from the Kota Kinabalu airport as seen from Tanjung Aru beach
We didn’t get the orange sunset we were hoping for due to the cloud but we did see some beautiful pinks and blues in the sky once the sun had set at the Shangri-la Sunset bar #BSVBlue

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Top hotels in Tanjung Aru

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
No. 20, Jalan Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ₹20,937 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
₹20,937
₹24,929 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Fantastic view, warm welcome from staffs, clean room condition

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
The Aru by Ayuhouz

The Aru by Ayuhouz

4 out of 5
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung ...
9/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
Fantastic sea facing, penthouse unit very close to the airport. I'm fact the infinity pool faces the runway. Superb noise insulation hence no noise of the flights taking off or landing. Convenient location for tours and couple of nice eateries nearby. Very courteous staff too👍

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Aru by Ayuhouz
 Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

Homesuite' Home at Aeropod SOVO

3 out of 5
Jalan Sabah Rail Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this 3-star spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Imago Shopping ...
8/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
No issues as described, great for being close to airport for an early start

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

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
The price is ₹13,883 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹13,883
₹15,218 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
We had an excellent stay at the Shangrila Rada Ria hotel. The resort is extensive, offering plenty of activities. We particularly enjoyed the spa, the reserve, the pool, horse riding, and the diverse range of restaurants, including Italian, Japanese, and Malaysian options. The staff were exceptionally ...

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ₹7,072 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
₹7,072
₹7,862 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Nice large Room with views, Clean , Friendly Staff and very welcoming from Entrance to Exit.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is ₹9,405 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹9,405
₹10,381 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
This is a very fine modern hotel located in the heart of Kota Kinabulu. We particularly appreciated the fact that it was a short walk to the restaurant row on the waterfront which offered outdoor seating and a variety of cuisines.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Tanjung Aru

Adrenaline rush

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

4/5(38 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Kota Kinabalu is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Anjung Samudera and Centre Point.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu
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Kepayan

When in Kepayan, you can plan a visit to Sutera Harbour and Imago Shopping Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kepayan
Adrenaline rush

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.

Kampung Air
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Luyang

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Luyang. You might consider stopping by Tabin Wildlife Reserve while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Luyang
Mosque, Masjid Bandaraya in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. Blue hour and a very rainy night. Mosquito hell but so nice to see.

Likas

You'll appreciate the shopping during your time in Likas and you might want to plan a stop by Likas Stadium and Likas Sports Complex while you're in the area.

Likas
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Alamesra

While Alamesra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Alamesra


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