Tanjung Aru Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tanjung Aru
Stay near popular Tanjung Aru attractions
Activities
Kota Kinabalu: 5-in-1 Kinabalu View, Fire Show, Blue Tear
AU$79
per adult
Kota Kinabalu: Snorkeling & Island Hopping Sapi & Manukan
AU$87
per adult
Kota Kinabalu 3 Hour Coastal Fishing and Island Tour
AU$67
per adult
Kota Kinabalu Cow Island snorkeling with Lunch buffet
AU$83
per adult
Tanjung Aru Stand Up Paddle Sunrise or Sunset from Kota Kinabalu
AU$52
per adult
Sabah MALI-MALI GARDEN SPA Massage Experience
AU$32
per traveller
Our pick of the best Tanjung Aru Hotel Deals
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, 20 Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$289 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$289
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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 ...
C'haya Hotel
No.7 Jalan Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Imago Shopping Mall and Tanjung ...
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 30 Aug 2025
The Aru Hotel, Aru Suites by Ayuhouz
Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$156 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$156
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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 24 Aug 2026
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Pantai Dalit Tuaran Sabah
The price is AU$219 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$219
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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)
"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 7 Oct 2026
Hotel 7 Suria
Suria Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$81 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$81
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kota Kinabalu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (130 reviews)
"Located in the Suria mall"
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
The price is AU$144 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$144
17 Oct - 18 Oct
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The pool area was lovely and the rooftop bar was fabulous. Friendly and helpful staff. Food by the pool was great."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
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.
Our guide on 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 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
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.
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.
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.
