Tanjung Aru Travel Guide

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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Top hotels in Tanjung Aru

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is 10.494.241 ₫ per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
10.494.241 ₫
12.511.574 ₫ total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
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
The price is 1.176.717 ₫ per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
1.176.717 ₫
1.399.224 ₫ total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa apartment in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy a full-service spa, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and balconies. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall ...
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 13 Jun 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
The price is 6.161.719 ₫ per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
6.161.719 ₫
6.783.026 ₫ total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Tuaran. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Outside tab and the balcony with sun-bed was awesome! Staffs were also attentive and friendly too."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is 3.530.151 ₫ per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
3.530.151 ₫
3.940.933 ₫ total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great gym and pool amenities. Dining set menu in the restaurant was fantastic!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

5 out of 5
Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is 3.619.297 ₫ per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
3.619.297 ₫
4.037.211 ₫ total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great location , rooms were spacious but very dated property needing updating . Carpets were stained . Buffet was very good with a good selection of local cuisine."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5 out of 5
NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
The price is 5.859.354 ₫ per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
5.859.354 ₫
6.457.020 ₫ total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hyatt Centric 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 for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

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

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.

Karambunai

Karambunai is popular for its pristine beaches, and you might make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai, a top place to visit in the area.

Kepayan

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

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.



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