Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

I chose this hotel because it's the closest to the beach with the best views, perfect for sunset watching, and indeed, the sunsets were spectacular! It's also very close to the airport. The room had a fantastic view. While the facilities felt a bit dated, it didn't detract from the overall vacation vibe. There's an ice machine on every floor, which was great for drinks. The heated pool was a nice touch, and the breakfast restaurant was huge with a wide variety of options. Because it's so large, getting from the Tanjung wing to the lobby was a bit of a walk. Also, on the fourth floor, the roof can slightly obstruct wide-angle photos. Overall, it offered a wonderful resort experience, and finding the hotel for Grab pickups was easy.

Undoubtedly the most beautiful hotel in Kota Kinabalu! Every corner is picture-perfect, with stunning sea views and incredible sunsets. The service is attentive, and the breakfast spread is fantastic. It's very family-friendly, and honestly, it's not as old as some online reviews suggest. My overall experience was excellent! 👌🏻

Great location, super convenient for paddleboarding on the beach. We were lucky enough to catch the sunset too! This hotel is perfect for families with kids, and the restaurant food was really good. Cleanliness: Fantastic Service: Top-notch

The service was really mediocre, but the hotel's great location made up for it. The manager at Sunbar really enhanced the experience!

The room was very comfortable and the facilities were great. The beach was beautiful, and the buffet breakfast was delicious. The lady at the restaurant was super nice! I'll definitely come back next time. Plus, they have a lounge for charging and relaxing if you arrive early or after check-out, so you don't have to worry about leaving too early and having nowhere to go before your flight!

I stayed for five days. For the first four days, I was in a Kinabalu Wing mountain view room, which was very ordinary. On the last day, I moved to a Tanjung Wing sea view room, and that's when it finally felt like a vacation. It honestly felt like staying at two different hotels. The hotel's overall environment is undeniably beautiful, with many people coming from elsewhere just to watch the sunset. The pool is fantastic, and there are plenty of activities, though there's no direct beach access to the sea, and all water sports are chargeable. Breakfast was quite mediocre; it was the same every day with limited options, and it was often crowded with staff seemingly rushing to finish their shifts. The front desk staff were also quite rigid and their service felt perfunctory. The most highly recommended thing is the SPA – it was absolutely amazing, the best experience I've ever had.